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Shot-stopper Mary Earps has openly declared that her freshly launched personal story was not designed to “damage others” and expressed concern that public reaction has been “misinterpreted.”

Debated Statements and Public Criticism

The retired international player, who played a key role in the tournament success, received criticism from supporters and Blues coach Sonia Bompastor after commenting about former team-mate Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman.

In her autobiography, Earps wrote that she told Wiegman she was “supporting poor attitude” by bringing Hampton back to the national team after dropping her for being “unruly and inconsistent.”

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

Defending Her Intentions

Earps firmly declared that her memoir was not meant to hurt others.

• “My memoir wasn’t created to tear anyone down in any way whatsoever.”
• “That isn’t my personality as a person.”
• “This is real life. It has consequences. It is not entertainment.”

She also commented on how women’s football has entered a space that has become “a bit like entertainment,” where private matters are picked apart for public amusement.

Relationship with Wiegman

Earps discussed being replaced as the starting goalkeeper before the European Championship and how that affected their dynamic with Wiegman.

She clarified it was “not an abrupt downfall” in their connection—just a difference of perspectives—and she continues to admire the manager.

“Several incidents that happened in the summer that I would have preferred to go another way,” Earps remarked.

Private Challenges

In the autobiography, Earps discussed openly the harassment she endured at school, describing it as a “particularly challenging” part to go back to because it reawakened previous trauma.

• “I didn’t stand up back then.”
• “I just assumed that people didn’t like me for the majority of my years.”
• “I became accustomed to feel like people were indifferent.”

These emotions led to panic attacks, and Earps shared she struggled with self-perception and used alcohol during the Covid pandemic to manage anxiety and depression.

Relationships and Goals

Earps publicly revealed that she is in a same-sex relationship and expressed pride about her relationship.

She also talked about her desire to be a mother and revealed she has preserved her eggs for later fertility treatment.

“I really want to be a parent and have a family of my own,” Earps commented. “I love playing football, but I hope to have a child later down the line.”

Earps portrayed the medical treatment as “crazy and invasive” and called for more investigation tailored to athletes undergoing comparable treatments.

In her statements, Earps emphasized that she has no feelings of remorse about her professional journey or personal choices, stressing that she always behaved honestly.