Reiten leaves Chelsea after 13 trophies in six years

Guro Reiten won four FA Cups and three League Cups with Chelsea Guro Reiten has left Chelsea after winning 13 trophies in six years to join American side Gotham FC. The winger, who joined the Blues in 2019 from LSK Kvinner in her native Norway, won the Women's Super League (WSL) title in each of her six seasons at the club. Reiten also won four FA Cups and three League Cups as well as scoring 59 goals in 207 appearances. "Everything has an end and this is my end here at Chelsea," a tearful Reiten, 31, said in a video posted on Chelsea's website. "I still remember Emma [Hayes] called me six and a half years ago, convinced me to join the club and I was terrified. Scared that I wasn't good enough, scared to move away from my family. "Little did I know I was going to get a new family here because it has been all about the people and the ones that have been with me on this journey." Although a mainstay in Hayes' winning sides, Reiten's game time has been limited under Sonia Bompastor, who took charge in May 2024, and she has started just three WSL matches this term. The club said: "Everyone at Chelsea would like to sincerely thank Guro for her huge contributions to our success over the last six and a half years, and we wish her well during the next chapter of her career in the United States." Six-time defending champions Chelsea are set to lose their WSL crown this season as they sit nine points behind league leaders Manchester City with just six games remaining. Reiten joins Gotham on loan until her Chelsea contract expires in July, after which she will sign a deal until 2029 with the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side. "Guro is a player of exceptional quality who has consistently performed at the highest levels of the game," said Yael Averbuch West, general manager and head of soccer operations at Gotham. Russell tops China practice before sprint qualifying Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record 'Everyone at Man Utd loves him' - Owen backs Carrick for job Revisit the rise of the Peaky Blinders How is your lifestyle affecting your teeth? The vital role forensic science plays in delivering justice Martin Lewis answers your questions on anything and everything 'Dream come true' - Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man Gold Cup win How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings? Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think Why London Spirit spent £390,000 on uncapped Sussex all-rounder Coles From best in league to bench - Foden's mysterious loss of form Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? Meet ParalympicsGB's 26th team member Winter Paralympics daily guide: 13 golds to be decided on Friday Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham' Fallout from first race since biggest rule changes - F1 Q&A Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now? 'England's style of play is tedious and doesn't allow players to express themselves' Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game? 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.