In a heartwarming development for women’s football, Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr have announced they are expecting their first child in 2025. The couple, who started dating back in 2021 before getting engaged last year, announced the news through a series of black-and-white photographs on Instagram, featuring an ultrasound picture, among others, of Kerr pointing to Mewis’s baby bump. The caption was: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”
Sam Kerr Girlfriend Kristie Mewis Announced Pregnancy
The announcement was met with masses of congratulations from within the football world. West Ham United, for whom Mewis currently plays, posted an image of a club jersey, emblazoned “Mewis-Kerr 2025” on the back, with the message: “A huge congratulations to Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr, who have announced they are expecting their first child.” Chelsea FC, where Kerr plays her club football, also passed on its best wishes: “What a start to the week.”
The 31-year-old Kerr has been an influential figure at Chelsea since joining in 2020, winning five successive Women’s Super League titles and three FA Cup trophies. She has, however, been out for the majority of 2024 after rupturing her ACL in January and is expected to be back in 2025. Mewis, 33, signed an 18-month deal with West Ham United in December 2023 but has battled injuries this season, including a tendon problem in March and a calf injury in October.
Fan’s reaction
While many welcomed the pregnancy announcement, it has also received homophobic comments on various social media platforms. Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters’ group- stated the homophobic reaction: “Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society.” They underlined that love and unity should be celebrated within the sport.
Despite these challenges, Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr have been very open about their relationship, trying to inspire others to be comfortable and proud. As it was shared in a previous interview by Just Women Sports, Mewis stated: “I think just being out and being two girls in love, I think if we can change one or two people’s lives and the way that they feel about each other and how comfortable they feel.”
As both athletes are recovering from their injuries, anticipation of their new addition brings a hopeful focus to their personal lives. The footballing world will be set to welcome baby Mewis-Kerr in 2025, a celebration in the life of two prominent women in football.
Olympic Opponents to Life Partners
Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr came into the limelight after the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Following the thrilling quarterfinal match between Mewis’ U.S. team and Kerr’s Australia, cameras captured the tender moment of Sam Kerr Girlfriend Mewis comforting her on the field. This touching interaction sparked interest and marked the beginning of one of football’s most celebrated relationships.
Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr: A Love Story Built Around Shared Passion
Both stars have continually talked about how the common love of soccer has continued to bond them together. “We understand the highs and lows of the game,” Kerr once said in an interview. “Having someone who gets the intensity of this life is invaluable.”
Mewis said in the same breath that the two sisters have been each other’s “biggest supporters.” The sisterly love happened to bring them close, amidst testing periods of separation, with Kerr based in England with Chelsea and Mewis then in the U.S. with NJ/NY Gotham FC before she joined West Ham United late in 2023.
A Public Engagement
In November 2023, Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr announced their engagement after weeks of speculation from social media posts. Mewis confirmed the news by revealing her admiration for the unwavering support Kerr has shown her. “Sam has been everything, my biggest fan, my support system, and my partner in every sense,” she shared during an interview.
This has, of course, helped normalize same-sex relationships in sports- let’s not forget that a simple Instagram post or interview with the couple has opened the door and helped the world accept same-sex relationships. Mewis once said, “If our story helps even one person feel comfortable in their love, then it’s all worth it.”
Doting Parenthood: The Announcement of the Sam Kerr Baby
The recent revelation of them becoming parents has further raised the level of admiration for the duo. “Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr baby coming 2025!” their post read, accompanied by a collage of ultrasound pictures and joyful poses. This news epitomizes a new chapter in life and the celebration of love within the football fraternity.
Sam Kerr Partner Kristie Mewis to Carry the Baby
Sam Kerr Partner Kristie Mewis will carry the couple’s child, marking another moment of pride and joy for the football stars. Friends and fans have expressed excitement, with clubs like West Ham United and Chelsea joining in the celebration. “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam,” West Ham wrote, echoing for all the collective enthusiasm upon the announcement.
