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Keeper Mary Earps has publicly stated that her newly released personal story was not designed to “tear anyone down” and shared worry that audience feedback has been “distorted.”

Disputed Remarks and Fan Backlash

The ex-Lionesses player, who had a vital part in the championship win, encountered disapproval from followers and Blues coach Sonia Bompastor after sharing views about past Lioness Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman.

In her autobiography, Earps allegedly stated told Wiegman she was “supporting poor attitude” by recalling Hampton to the Lionesses lineup after omitting her for being “problematic and undependable.”

“It’s been really overwhelming to see how parts were misrepresented,” Earps told reporters.

Explaining Her Motives

Earps strongly emphasized that the autobiography was not designed to hurt others.

• “My memoir wasn’t created to damage reputations in any shape or form.”
• “That is not who I am as a individual.”
• “This reflects reality. It has repercussions. It isn’t a drama.”

She also discussed how female soccer has evolved into a realm that has become “almost like performance,” where private matters are analyzed in detail for public amusement.

Relationship with Wiegman

Earps wrote about losing her spot as the first-choice keeper before the European Championship and how that affected their dynamic with Wiegman.

She stated it was “not a rapid decline” in their dynamic—just a divergence in opinions—and she still respects the coach.

“Certain events that took place at that time that I would have preferred to go another way,” Earps added.

Individual Difficulties

In the autobiography, Earps shared details of the bullying she suffered at in her younger years, describing it as a “extremely difficult” chapter to go back to because it revived previous trauma.

• “I couldn’t assert myself in those days.”
• “I just assumed that people disapproved of me for a long time.”
• “I was trained to feel like nobody really cares.”

These sentiments led to panic attacks, and Earps shared she faced challenges with self-perception and turned to alcohol during the Covid pandemic to handle anxiety and depression.

Private Matters and Aspirations

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

She also discussed her hopes for motherhood and revealed she has preserved her eggs for future use.

“I deeply desire to be a mum and have a household,” Earps commented. “I enjoy my football career, but I aspire to have a child at a later stage.”

Earps portrayed the fertility process as “crazy and invasive” and advocated for more studies tailored to athletes undergoing similar procedures.

During her remarks, Earps reiterated that she has no feelings of remorse about her sports path or individual actions, emphasizing that she always acted with integrity.