Chelsea player Sam Kerr and West Ham’s Kristie Mewis announce that they are going to have a child

• CHEMA GÓMEZ

Updated 11/18/2024 – 19:10CET

Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr have announced through an Instagram post that they are going to be mothers of a baby next year. The West Ham United player and the Chelsea player have been a couple since 2021 and, three years later, they have announced their pregnancy.

Mewisprominent midfielder for the United States women’s national team, proudly showed off her growing belly in an emotional series of black and white photographs with Kerr, the talented Australian forward. At 33 and 31 years old respectively, both celebrated their exciting path to motherhoodshowing ultrasound images.

Romance rumors between these two athletes began during the Tokyo Olympics, where they faced off against rival teams: Mewis defended the colors of the USA, whilee Kerr represented Australia. In an intense match that culminated with the bronze medal for the American teamMewis consoled Kerr on the field, a gesture that showed the depth of their bond, even in a competitive context.

Although the distance has been a challenge, Mewis acknowledged that dealing with long periods of separation is not easy. However, he approached the situation with humor, commenting, “Being in New York is great because if I have a couple of days off, I can come over.” This highlights your commitment to maintaining connection despite challenges.