Football fans around Australia are desperate for the sport in this country to ride the momentum of the Women’s World Cup — and it appears Sam Kerr has the way forward
Australia was captivated by the Matildas’ semi-final charge throughout the tournament, attracting millions of eyes to the game.
But the Matildas captain is looking to secure the future of the game in Australia, launching her own football schools, which will be named Sam Kerr Football.
The 29-year-old superstar is hoping she can give kids following in her footsteps the leg up she didn’t get when she was coming through.
“I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Sam Kerr Football,” she said.
“Growing up, there weren’t opportunities for me to develop my game in a way that allowed me to perform at my best or how to manage my mental wellbeing.
“My hope is that delivery of a comprehensive program that is more than…