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

Chelsea star Sam Kerr and her fiancée, West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis, have announced they are expecting their first child in 2025. The joyous news was shared via Kerr’s Instagram, captioned, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”

The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from fans, teammates, and their respective clubs. West Ham congratulated Mewis, while Chelsea echoed similar sentiments. The football community celebrated the couple’s exciting journey as parents-to-be.

Kerr, 31, remains one of football’s brightest stars, despite currently recovering from a knee injury. Known as Australia’s top scorer and a Women’s Super League icon, the news has brought positivity to her challenging year.

The couple, together since 2021, has faced mixed reactions online. Amid overwhelming love, Chelsea Pride condemned homophobic comments, reaffirming the need for inclusivity in football. “Homophobia has no place in society or sport,” they emphasized.