Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child

Sam Kerr, the Chelsea star, and her fiancée, Kristie Mewis, a West Ham midfielder, have shared exciting news with the football world – they are expecting their first child in 2025.

The couple made the announcement through a touching Instagram post on Kerr’s account. The caption read, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” with Mewis, 33, revealed to be carrying the baby.

Fans, players, and both of their clubs quickly flooded the couple’s social media with congratulations. West Ham posted, “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam,” and Chelsea shared similar messages of support.

Kerr, 31, is one of the top stars in women’s football. She holds the record as Australia’s all-time top scorer and is well-known in the Women’s Super League. Although she is currently taking a break from playing due to a knee injury, this happy news brings a bright spot to her year.

Kerr and Mewis have been together since 2021 and are one of football’s most loved couples. Before Mewis, Kerr was in a relationship with her former teammate Nikki Stanton.

However, not all reactions to their announcement have been positive. Some hateful comments on social media have brought attention to the ongoing issue of homophobia in football. Chelsea Pride, a group supporting LGBTQ+ fans, condemned the negativity, calling for a more inclusive environment in football.

They said, “Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society. It’s heartbreaking to see hate instead of love and unity. We stand against all forms of homophobia and fight for a world where everyone can live openly and proudly.”