England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has revealed she recently had a miscarriage. The Aston Villa Women player shared the news on social media on Sunday evening, according to The Guardian. Kearns stated that the previous weeks involved a kind of sadness that was hard to explain. She thanked her family, friends, and teammates for their support during this period.
The 24-year-old joined Aston Villa Women from Liverpool in the summer of 2024. She has earned caps for the England senior team and previously represented the nation at the under-23 level. The midfielder noted that she and her partner were heartbroken but expressed gratitude for the medical care received.
Aston Villa Women released a statement offering full support to Kearns and her family, per Sky Sports. The club requested privacy for the player as she continues her recovery. Kearns has made 18 appearances for the Midlands club during the 2025-26 Women's Super League campaign, scoring three goals from the centre of midfield.