CNN —Even as a 15-year-old, Sam Kerr had the weight of a nation on her shoulders.
Fast forward to 2023 and Kerr is one of best players in the game and a global star.
Kerr has had to wait longer than expected for the honor at this tournament having been forced to miss Australia’s opening two games because of injury.
But a surprise defeat to Nigeria in the Matildas’ second group game have left their hopes hanging by a thread.
Kerr takes a selfie as she celebrates with her Chelsea teammates after winning the Women's FA Cup in 2022.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Australia, Perth Glory, Chicago Red Stars, National Women’s Soccer League, FIFA, reining Olympic, Canada, coy, Sydney Opera House, Getty, Reuters, West Coast Eagles, Australian Football League, Glory, AFL, CNN Sport, Western New York, Sky Blue FC –, NY Gotham FC, Western New York Flash, Perth, Sky Blue, Chelsea, Super League, Red, League, – Chelsea, EA Sports
Locations:
Canberra, Italy, Australia, Brisbane, New Zealand, South Korea, Nigeria, Western Australia, Chelsea, NJ, Rochester , New York, Perth, Illinois, –, Chicago, London