Footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Announce Pregnancy

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a child in the coming year. Both athletes participated in the 2023 World Cup, representing Australia and the USA, respectively. The 31-year-old Australia captain, Kerr, and 33-year-old Mewis shared the news on Kerr’s Instagram account, in a post stating: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” It was specified that Mewis is carrying the baby. West Ham conveyed its congratulations via Instagram, stating: “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child.” Kerr holds the distinction of being Australia’s record goalscorer and is recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent sporting figures. Her achievements at Chelsea include five consecutive Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups, and the Community Shield. Although she signed a new two-year contract in June, she has been sidelined since January due to a knee ligament injury. Mewis, who has earned 53 caps for the USA, transferred to West Ham from NJ/NY Gotham FC in December. In March, Kerr entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London. Her court appearance is scheduled for February. While the announcement from Kerr and Mewis garnered significant support from well-wishers within the sport, it also led to what one fans’ group described as “hateful comments” on social media. Chelsea Pride, an LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, issued a statement on social media platform X condemning these comments, asserting: “Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society.” The group further stated: “It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to see social media flooded with hateful comments when we should be celebrating love, pride, and unity.” According to the group, Chelsea had been “forced to shut down comments and even delete posts.” They added: “We refuse to stand by in silence. At Chelsea Pride, we stand against every act of homophobia with unwavering strength and passion.” Their statement concluded: “We fight for a football world where every player, fan, and family can live openly and be celebrated, without fear or prejudice.”