Sam Kerr will try to add to her total against the Chicago Red Stars this weekend. (Sky Blue Photo by Jeffrey Auger)
Sam Kerr is Sky Blue FC’s all-time goal-scoring leader.
The Australian international struck twice in the Jersey side’s 3-1 road win over Portland Thorns SC Saturday night, giving her 15 career goals.
The forward broke the record held by former Sky Blue FC forward Nadia Nadim (13 goals).
“We are so proud of Sam, and we know how hard she has worked to regain full fitness after enduring some serious injuries in the past,” Sky Blue FC head coach Christy Holly said. “We have nothing but full confidence that this is just the beginning of what will be a very special time for Sam and Sky Blue FC in the coming years. Without a shadow of a doubt, she is one of the most dangerous and most exciting players in women’s world soccer. We are so fortunate and proud to have her wearing the Sky Blue FC jersey.”
Entering this National Women’s Soccer League season, Kerr had scored 11 goals since arriving in New Jersey in 2015.
Kerr has four goals this season.
She was acquired by Sky Blue FC via a late 2014 trade with the Western New York Flash, which is where she spent her first two professional season. Kerr has recorded 30 goals and 14 assists in her NWSL career.
“Obviously, this is a massive honor, but scoring goals is more of a reflection of the team that I have around me,” Kerr said. “I would not be able to score these goals if it was not for my teammates, and I am just so lucky to be part of such an amazing club. We have a really good team this year and hopefully have a lot more goals coming over the remainder of the season.”
Kerr has enjoyed a memorable year. After receiving the Julie Dolan Medal as the 2016-17 Westfield W-League Most Valuable Player in April, she was named the NWSL player of the month in May. Kerr finds herself one goal off the NWSL lead of five goals scored (which includes her teammate Sarah Killion).
Sky Blue FC next meets the host Chicago Red Stars Sunday at 6 p.m. It will then return home to Yurcak Field against the Orlando Pride Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
