Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Announce Expectancy Amidst Homophobic Backlash
Sam Kerr, the captain of Australia’s Matildas, and her partner, Kristie Mewis, a midfielder for West Ham United and member of the U.S. women’s national team, have announced that they are expecting their first child, due in 2025. The couple shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram post, which included a collage featuring an ultrasound image and a picture of Kerr affectionately pointing to Mewis’s baby bump.
Kerr, 31, and Mewis, 33, have been together since 2021 and became engaged in November 2023. They have often expressed their intention to normalise love between women through their social media presence. The announcement attracted widespread support and congratulations from fans and colleagues alike, including messages from Kerr’s Matildas teammates.
However, the joyful news also prompted a wave of homophobic abuse on social media, leading Kerr to disable comments on their announcement post. Chelsea Pride, an LGBTQ+ supporter group associated with Chelsea Football Club, condemned the hateful remarks, stressing that “homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society.” They called for ongoing efforts to promote acceptance and fight against prejudice.
Kerr has been sidelined since January due to a knee injury, which has prevented her participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Despite these challenges, both she and Mewis remain celebrated figures in women’s football, with Kerr known for her record as Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer and her many accolades at Chelsea.
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