Eartha Pond (born 4 September 1983) is a retired English footballer who played for Arsenal.
Early life and education
Pond was raised in Queen's Park, London. At 11 years old, she was scouted by Arsenal F.C.
Career
Pond played as a defender for Chelsea, Everton, Charlton Athletic, and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs.
After her professional football career, Pond took positions as a physical education teacher and held administrative educational roles. In 2019, she petitioned the Government of the United Kingdom to make physical education a core course, alongside subjects like math and English.
She is also re-elected as a local Councillor for the Queens Park Community Council in London, who was instrumental in supporting victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
In 2021, Pond assumed the inaugural position of Non-Executive Director on The Football Association's Women’s Football Board.