Red Stars’ free-agent exodus leaves future even murkier
Three club veterans are leaving in free agency after a tumultuous year.
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Fran Kirby can add WSL Player of the Season to her mounting list of accomplishments.
Chelsea swept post-season honors with Emma Hayes also winning Manager of the Season. The Blues’ ended the 2020-2021 season as back-to-back WSL champions, beating out Manchester City by two points in the title race.
Kirby recorded 16 goals and 11 assists over 18 appearances, helping advance Chelsea to the top of the table. Her partnership with Sam Kerr has been something to behold, with the pair amassing 37 goals and 18 assists in their first full season together.
What a season it has been for @FranKirby in the #BarclaysFAWSL! 💙
— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 24, 2021
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1️⃣8️⃣ games
1️⃣6️⃣ goals
1️⃣1️⃣ assists
Check out every bit of action from Kirby's sensational season on The FA Player 👇
2021 was Kirby’s first time back on the pitch after being out for nearly a year with pericarditis. The virus kept Kirby bed-ridden for the majority of the 2019-2020 season. Now back and healthy, Kirby looks to be in top form.
With the club season behind her, Kirby will now prepare for the summer Olympics, where she is expected to represent Great Britain on the team’s 18-person roster.
Three club veterans are leaving in free agency after a tumultuous year.
The Red Stars and NWSL declined to comment.
The New York City-area club is making waves.
Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma earned the most nods.