Former England and Chelsea goalkeeper Carly Telford has announced her retirement from professional football after an impressive 20-year playing career.
Telford started out at Sunderland in her native North East and has also represented Leeds, Perth Glory and Notts County. However, the 35-year-old is probably best known for her displays between the sticks for Chelsea, having won three WSL titles, two FA Cups and two League Cups during two spells at Kingsmeadow.
Telford also impressed on the international stage, earning 27 caps for England and representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. In 2022, she left Chelsea for National Women’s Soccer League side San Diego Wave, making four appearances for the American outift before announcing her retirement.
