Matildas superstar Sam Kerr and his fiancée Kristie Mewis returned to Australia to spend Christmas with Kerr’s family in their hometown.
The happy couple, who announced they were expecting their first child last month, were all smiles as they walked through the arrivals gate at Perth Airport on Thursday.
American soccer player Mewis, 33, showed off her growing baby bump in a cropped white T-shirt and black shorts.
The striking blonde, who plays as a midfielder for West Ham United, looked fitter than ever in the sleek athleisure look which also showed off her toned legs.
In a relatable moment, the sporty glamor couple popped into a nearby McDonald’s to pick up a coffee and a cold drink for the ride home.
Mewis’ baby bump has grown significantly since Kerr’s bride-to-be last shared pictures of her side profile in November while her parents were visiting them in the UK.
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr and his fiancée Kristie Mewis returned to Australia to spend Christmas with Kerr’s family in their hometown.
American soccer player Mewis, 33, showed off her growing baby bump in a cropped white T-shirt and black shorts.
The happy couple, who announced they were expecting their first child last month, were all smiles as they walked through the arrivals gate at Perth Airport on Thursday.
The couple set social media alight when they announced the news that Mewis was pregnant with their first child, revealing the news in a series of images including the scan result in a UK photo booth.
‘Baby Mewis-Kerr will arrive in 2025!’ they captioned the touching photos.
For her flight, Kerr, 31, wore an oversized basketball shirt, green basketball shorts and a black compression sleeve on her right leg, tending to the anterior cruciate ligament injury that will keep her out of the Chelsea club. the Women’s Super League until February or March. 2025.
The lovebirds shared a tender look as they walked towards the airport parking lot, with Mewis carrying a large suitcase behind them.
Kerr carried one in each hand, with a large Louis Vuitton bag slung over her back.
The local heroine then shared a short video on her Instagram Stories announcing her arrival. The clip showed his view of the ocean and was captioned “Home.”
Mewis smiled as he reached through the window of a white Jeep to greet his mother-in-law Roxanne, who appeared to be picking them up at the airport.
They were later seen having a joyful reunion with Kerr’s extended family at her family home.
The striking blonde, who plays as a midfielder for West Ham United, looked fitter than ever in the sleek athleisure look which also showed off her toned legs.
For her flight, Kerr, 31, wore an oversized basketball shirt, green basketball shorts and a black compression sleeve on her right leg, tending to the anterior cruciate ligament injury that will keep her out of the Chelsea club. the Women’s Super League until February or March. 2025
Kerr carried one in each hand, with a large Louis Vuitton bag slung over her back.
Kerr donned a new suit and was seen embraced by her younger relatives, who were clearly excited to be reunited with the Matildas captain.
One girl stood on tiptoe to wrap her arms around Kerr’s waist in a big bear hug.
Meanwhile, Mewis and Roxanne got to work unpacking the car.
Kerr and Mewis announced on November 19 that they will become parents for the first time, with Mewis carrying their son.
Kerr and Mewis began their relationship during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where they were seen together on the court after a match between Australia and the United States.
They publicly confirmed their relationship in August 2021 through an Instagram post.
In November 2023, the couple announced their engagement and in December 2023, Mewis signed with West Ham United and moved to London to be closer to Kerr.
In a relatable moment, the sporty glamor couple popped into a nearby McDonald’s to pick up a coffee and a cold drink for the ride home.
Mewis warmly greeted his mother, Roxanne Kerr, who appeared to be picking them up at the airport on Thursday.
Sam’s extended family warmly hugged the Matildas star as the couple arrived at his family home in Perth.
Kristie’s baby bump was on display when she returned to Australia with Sam Kerr.
It is understood the couple met while both competing for clubs in the US National Women’s Soccer League in 2019.
They had spoken online for almost four months during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, and the pair were also understood to have spent two weeks together in lockdown.
In 2021, the United States would face Australia at the Tokyo Olympics and the pair made headlines when they faced off during the semifinals of the women’s soccer tournament.
It comes as Kerr has been sidelined since last December after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a training camp with the south-west London club.
Kerr was forced to undergo surgery and enter a rehabilitation period, ruling her out for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.