Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr announce they are expecting their first child

Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr have announced they are expecting their first child in 2025. The couple shared the news on Instagram, posting a collage that includes an ultrasound image. Mewis, 33, and Kerr, 31, have been together since 2021. Mewis currently plays for West Ham United, having joined the club in December 2023. She has faced injuries that limited her appearances this season. Kerr, the captain of the Australian national team, is recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to return until next year. Both players are affected by maternity policies in football. Recent regulations ensure paid maternity leave, but there are no rules requiring clubs to extend contracts upon pregnancy announcement.