Mon Nov 18 21:50:00 UTC 2024: **Soccer Stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Announce Pregnancy**
LONDON, ENGLAND – Australian soccer captain Sam Kerr and American midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting their first child together in 2025. The couple shared the news via Kerr’s Instagram account, posting the simple message: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”
Kerr, 31, is Australia’s record goalscorer and a Chelsea star, while 33-year-old Mewis plays for West Ham and has earned 53 caps for the US Women’s National Team. Both players competed in the recent 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Kerr’s announcement comes as she recovers from a knee injury sustained in January.
The news has been met with widespread congratulations, but also with hateful comments on social media that have been condemned by Chelsea Pride, an LGBTQ+ supporters’ group. The group called for an end to homophobia in football and voiced their support for Kerr and Mewis. Chelsea has reportedly taken steps to remove offensive comments.
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