Matildas captain Sam Kerr has announced that she and her partner Kristie Mewis are expecting their first child.
Sam Kerr, born Samantha May Kerr, 31, is an Australian professional soccer player playing as a striker for the Women’s Super League club Chelsea and the Australia women’s national team.
Highlights
- Matildas forward Sam Kerr and West Ham United Midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting their first child in 2025.
- The LGBTQ+ supporter group Chelsea Pride abused the pregnancy announcement, leading the pair to turn off comments on their social media.
- Sam Kerr announced the pregnancy news through her official Instagram post with a photo of Kristie’s baby bump.
Known for her skill, speed, and tenacity, Kerr is widely considered one of the best strikers in the world and one of Australia’s greatest athletes.
She is the all-time leading Australian international scorer, with 69 international goals, and was the all-time leading scorer in the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States until 2024.
In addition, Kerr is the only female soccer player to have won the Golden Boot in three different leagues and on three different continents.
During the 2019 World Cup, she became the first Australian player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup tournament.
Kristie Mewis And Sam Kerr Announced Pregnancy Through An Instagram Post
On November 18, 2024, Sam Kerr took to her official Instagram handle and announced they expect their first child in 2025. She captioned,
“Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”
Sam Kerr
The pair were pictured in a collage of black and white photos, holding up an image of the ultrasound scan and Kerr pointing to Mewis’s baby bump in another.
They shared their joy when responding to a post from Mewis’ West Ham United team on Instagram with a photo celebrating the expected birth of their child in 2025. Mewis wrote,
“This is so sweet thank you guys,”
Kristie Mewis
Kerr also commented,
“Aw too cute”.
Sam Kerr
A year ago, Mewis and Kerr confirmed that they were engaged. The West Ham United Player, Mewis, shared how supportive her partner has been throughout her time with the National Women’s Soccer League.
They sparked romance rumors during the Tokyo Olympics. The two faced off against each other, Mewis with Team USA and Kerr with the Australians.
After the American team scored the bronze medal, the two shared a touching moment on the field.
Mewis sat down on the field with Kerr, the captain of the Australian team, and hugged her to comfort her after the loss.
Three days later, the pair made their romance official on Instagram, as Kerr shared a shot of her and Mewis kissing each other.
Chelsea Pride Condemned Abuse Directed At Sam Kerr After Pregnancy Announcement
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been subjected to homophobic abuse after announcing she is having a baby with her fiancee, Kristie Mewis.
Chelsea Pride, an LGBTQ+ supporter group affiliated with the men’s English Premier League and Women’s Super League club for which Kerr plays, has condemned the abuse.
While Monday’s post was joyfully met by fellow Matildas players Mary Fowler and Mackenzie Arnold, among many to post their congratulations, there was also abuse leading the pair to turn off comments on their social media.
Chelsea Pride statement.#NoToHate 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/j46SIhFtlq
— Chelsea Pride 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ (@ChelseaPride_) November 18, 2024
Taking to Twitter following the pregnancy announcement, Chelsea Pride wrote,
“Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society. “It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to see social media flooded with hateful comments when we should be celebrating love, pride, and unity,” “Over the weekend and today, our club was forced to shut down comments and even delete posts, posts that should have been shining moments of joy, from the powerful symbolism of Rainbow Laces to the incredible news that Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis will welcome a child in 2025. “‘No to Hate’ isn’t just a slogan; it’s a battle cry. It’s a reminder that we must keep fighting for what is right, for true acceptance, and for a game that embraces everyone without exception.”
Chelsea Pride
The Matildas captain has been sidelined since tearing anterior cruciate ligament in January, an injury that ruled her out of the Olympics.
Additional Information
- Sam Kerr started playing football as a junior at Western Knights in Mosman Park. After three years there, she trialed for the Western Australian State Team before moving to Perth Glory.
- In the Australian Football League (AFL), Kerr supports the West Coast Eagles and was the club’s number-one ticket holder in 2019 and 2020.
- Her brother, Daniel Kerr, is a former player for the West Coast Eagles.
- Kristie Mewis has an estimated net worth of around $10 million as of 2024.
