Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby in 2025.
Kerr, 31, and Mewis, 33, shared the news on Kerr’s Instagram, where they posted, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” The couple revealed that Mewis is carrying the child.
West Ham also congratulated the couple, posting on Instagram: “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child.”
Kerr, who is Australia’s all-time leading goal scorer, is one of the country’s most celebrated athletes. She has won five consecutive Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups, and the Community Shield with Chelsea.
Despite signing a new two-year contract in June, Kerr has not played since January due to a knee ligament injury.
Mewis, a 53-time capped U.S. international, joined West Ham in December from NJ/NY Gotham FC.
In March, Kerr pleaded not guilty to charges of racially aggravated harassment against a police officer in London. She is scheduled to appear in court in February.
Backlash and Support Over Announcement
While Kerr and Mewis received widespread support for their announcement, it also sparked a wave of homophobic comments online. Chelsea Pride, a LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, condemned the hateful reactions in a statement on social media platform X.
“Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society,” Chelsea Pride wrote. “It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to see social media flooded with hateful comments when we should be celebrating love, pride, and unity.”
The group also mentioned that Chelsea had to disable comments and delete some posts in response. They added: “We refuse to stand by in silence. At Chelsea Pride, we stand against every act of homophobia with unwavering strength and passion. We fight for a football world where every player, fan, and family can live openly and be celebrated, without fear or prejudice.”
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