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Football Ferns' greatest goal scorer Amber Hearn retires from football

February 26, 2020

Hearn announced her retirement after 125 caps and 54 goals, her tally the highest of any New Zealand player, male or female.

The Football Ferns' greatest ever goalscorer Amber Hearn won't get the chance to play a World Cup on home soil after announcing her retirement.

A knee injury forced retirement on the 35-year-old, who finishes her career with 125 caps and 54 goals, including the winner in the historic win over Brazil in 2013.

Her goal tally is the highest of any New Zealand player, male or female.

Hearn's retirement comes after FIFA inspection officials spent a week here, as the joint bid with Australia to host the Women's World Cup in 2023 gathers momentum.

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