“From the U.S. to England, I thought they'd be quite similar. But they're very, very different. It's a lot more physical in England. There's huge tackles flying in everywhere, but that's why I went to this league, because I knew it would challenge me as a player.”

Australian professional soccer player

Samantha May Kerr is an Australian professional soccer player, known for her work as a striker for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League and for the Australia national team. Born in 1993, she has been captain of the national side since 2019. Kerr is recognized for her speed, skill, and tenacity on the field. She has earned a reputation as one of the top strikers in world football and as one of Australia’s greatest athletes, with much of her public profile built on her success in the game.