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'Congratulation to the pair!' - Fans react as Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr and American midfielder Kristie Mewis recently announced their pregnancy as they included a picture of them clutching an ultrasound scan.

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr and American midfielder Kristie Mewis recently announced their pregnancy. "Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!" was the description for the couple's Instagram photographs, which included a heartwarming picture of them clutching an ultrasound scan.

Kerr, a vital member of Chelsea and captain of Australia's national team, has extended her contract of employment with the London club through 2026. Though she is presently out from playing because of a knee injury, she is regarded as one of football's biggest talents and has won five Women's Super League crowns, three FA Cups, as well as two League Cups.

Mewis, who has 53 U.S. caps and signed West Ham from NJ/NY Gotham FC in December, was additionally expecting. While competing on different teams in the Tokyo Olympics, the two athletes generated romance rumors.  Mewis consoled Kerr on the field during a stressful match in which Team USA won the bronze medal, demonstrating the depth of their bond in spite of the competitive setting. West Ham congratulated the duo by saying that, “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child.”

“We didn’t share it for ages” : Sam Kerr

Mewis has talked about how important Kerr's assistance has been to her career in the National Women's Soccer League as she reflects on their connection. She spoke privately on the difficulties she faced during the 2023 World Cup as well as how Kerr supported her throughout those times. Mewis gave a warm note of appreciation towards Kerr as she said, "My biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain about all my crazy antics."

Previously while speaking about their relationship in the past, Kerr said, “We didn’t share it for ages. Then it just got too hard to hide it. I remember one time we were with some friends and some fans asked for a picture and then we thought we don’t really want this coming out from someone else. We want to be the ones to share it. Once we told our friends it kind of started getting out there a little bit.”

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