England goalkeeper Earps Explains Her Memoir Was Not Written to Damage Reputations

Goalkeeper Mary Earps has openly declared that her recently published personal story was not designed to “tear anyone down” and voiced unease that public reaction has been “distorted.”

Debated Statements and Public Criticism

The ex-Lionesses goalkeeper, who had a vital part in the tournament success, faced backlash from followers and Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor after commenting about ex-colleague Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman.

In her memoir, Earps wrote that she told Wiegman she was “encouraging negative conduct” by bringing Hampton back to the Lionesses lineup after dropping her for being “disruptive and unreliable.”

“I’ve found it quite intense to see how some things have been distorted,” Earps told reporters.

Defending Her Intentions

Earps clearly stated that her memoir was not meant to hurt others.

• “My memoir wasn’t created to tear anyone down in any manner.”
• “That is not who I am as a individual.”
• “This is real life. It has consequences. It is not entertainment.”

She also discussed how female soccer has moved into an area that has become “almost like performance,” where personal lives are scrutinized heavily for people’s enjoyment.

Connection to the Coach

Earps mentioned being replaced as the starting goalkeeper prior to Euro 2025 and how that affected their dynamic with Wiegman.

She stated it was “not an abrupt downfall” in their connection—just a divergence in opinions—and she continues to admire the coach.

“Certain events that happened in the summer that I would have preferred to go another way,” Earps stated.

Individual Difficulties

In her memoir, Earps discussed openly the bullying she suffered at during her education, describing it as a “really hard” chapter to read again because it reawakened past pain.

• “I couldn’t assert myself in those days.”
• “I just assumed that people were against me for most of my life.”
• “I was conditioned to feel like nobody really cares.”

These emotions led to stress outbreaks, and Earps disclosed she faced challenges with body image and turned to alcohol during the lockdown period to cope with mental health struggles.

Personal Life and Future Plans

Earps recently shared that she is in a same-sex relationship and stated she is proud about her relationship.

She also discussed her desire to be a mother and revealed she has preserved her eggs for future use.

“I would love to be a parent and have a household,” Earps commented. “I am passionate about soccer, but I wish to have a child in the future.”

Earps portrayed the egg-freezing procedure as “crazy and invasive” and advocated for more studies tailored to athletes undergoing equivalent processes.

Throughout the interview, Earps emphasized that she has no second thoughts about her sports path or personal choices, stressing that she always acted with integrity.