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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis welcome baby boy Jagger Mewis-Kerr
Football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Jagger Mewis-Kerr . The news was shared on Thursday morning, May 8, via Instagram, where the couple posted a radiant selfie holding their newborn son. In the photo, Mewis rests her head on Kerr's shoulder, while Kerr beams at the camera, holding Jagger close. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far Their caption read: "Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr." This milestone comes nearly six months after the couple revealed in November 2024 that they were expecting, sharing a series of intimate, heartwarming pregnancy photos on Instagram. Throughout the pregnancy, they offered regular updates, including a March post showing Mewis's growing baby bump. The couple had also shared the news privately earlier this year during Kerr's court case in London, where the Australian footballer revealed under oath that they were expecting a boy. An outpouring of love from the football community Following the announcement, support flooded in from across the football world. The Matildas' official account commented: "Congratulations!" West Ham Women, Mewis's current club, wrote: "Congratulations, Kristie and Sam" alongside a heart and crossed-hammers emoji. Chelsea Women , Kerr's team, posted: "Congratulations, Sam and Kristie! Adorable 💙" while her teammate Aggie Beever-Jones added: "Cutest ever." The Barclays Women's Super League also joined in, writing: "Congratulations!" Messages poured in from fans and fellow players alike, celebrating a major moment for one of football's most admired couples. A relationship built on love, resilience, and shared success Kerr, 31, and Mewis, 34, have been together since 2019, when they connected shortly after Kerr moved to London. During her court testimony earlier this year, Kerr shared that Mewis had 'slid into her DMs' during lockdown, sparking a relationship that quickly grew serious. In 2023, the couple got engaged. Mewis announced the news in People Magazine, saying: "[She's] my biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain at all of my crazy antics." Their relationship has played out both publicly and poignantly on the football stage. Most memorably, Mewis was seen consoling Kerr after Australia's heartbreaking 4–3 defeat to the USA during the Tokyo 2021 Olympic bronze medal match. The two sat together on the pitch after the final whistle, embracing quietly in the centre circle. The couple spent Christmas 2024 in Perth with Kerr's family and later attended the wedding of Matildas teammate Emily van Egmond and Kat Thompson. Mewis, then heavily pregnant, wore a striking blue and white gown as she celebrated with Kerr. Support through legal challenges and injury setbacks Their latest joy follows a difficult period. In January 2023, Kerr was involved in a dispute with a taxi driver and subsequently a British police officer, leading to a charge of racially aggravated harassment. During the incident, Kerr admitted calling the officer 'stupid and white.' She was later found not guilty and expressed remorse, issuing a public apology. Throughout the trial at Kingston Crown Court, Mewis supported her fiancée, attending proceedings and standing by her side. Following the verdict, Football Australia confirmed that no further action would be taken and that Kerr would retain the Matildas captaincy . Kerr has also faced a long rehabilitation from an ACL injury suffered in January 2024, which has kept her off the pitch for over a year. Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor recently said there is no timeline for her return, but Kerr has resumed light training and joined the Matildas during recent friendlies against South Korea. A look ahead Mewis, who joined West Ham United in 2023, has had an extensive career in the U.S. and abroad. She's been capped 53 times by the U.S. national team, scoring 7 goals and winning three SheBelieves Cups and the 2022 CONCACAF Women's Championship. Kerr, Australia's all-time top goalscorer with 69 goals in 128 caps, continues her recovery while embracing motherhood. She and Mewis have planned their wedding for December 2025, closing out what has already been a transformative and emotional year. Though it's still unclear when Kerr will return to the pitch, the Matildas are next scheduled to face Argentina on May 30.
Sky News AU
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Sam Kerr and fiancée Kristie Mewis announce the arrival of their baby boy, sharing his distinctive name and a heartwarming first photo
Football power couple Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced the arrival of their baby boy. The Matildas captain, 31, took to social media on Thursday to share the joyful news with fans. "Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr," the couple wrote in a joint post, alongside a sweet photo of their newborn. In the picture, American midfielder Mewis, 34, rests her head on Kerr's shoulder, smiling proudly as baby Jagger, with a full head of dark hair, snuggles on Kerr's chest. The Matildas' official Instagram page was quick to congratulate the pair: "Welcome to the Tillies fam, Jagger! Congratulations to mums Sam and Kristie on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy!" The couple first revealed they were expecting in November, posting a black-and-white photo collage. One image showed an ultrasound, while another featured Kerr pointing to Mewis' belly. Based in southwest London, the couple met in 2019 during a US National Women's Soccer League tournament and confirmed their relationship in 2021. They announced their engagement in November 2023, two months after rumours initially swirled about the move. The pair kept it quiet, playing a game with fans as they refused to confirm the news until Mewis broke the couple's silence on November 9 in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. And a post confirmed the couple were engaged on September 1, 2023. Mewis plays for West Ham United in England's Women's Super League and represents the United States on the international stage. Kerr, meanwhile, is a striker for Chelsea FC and has captained the Matildas since 2019. The Western Australian has been sidelined since January 2024 after a devastating ACL injury sidelined her for more than a year. In April, Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor told the media that Kerr was "still a few weeks" away from match fitness, with the season's end approaching. Earlier this year, Kerr also faced a high-profile legal battle in London, where she was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a Metropolitan Police officer. Her Perth-based parents told Newswire they were "happy the court case is all done and dusted and it's now behind her". "Sam felt supported throughout the trial," they said.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Kerr welcomes baby boy
Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis have announced the birth of their baby boy. Kerr announced his arrival via a post to Instagram on Thursday night, revealing the name of the newborn, Jagger Mewis-Kerr. She shared a picture of her, Ms Mewis and Jagger. 'Our little man is here,' the caption said. The Matildas' official Instagram page commented: 'Congratulations!' with a love heart emoji The pair announced their pregnancy in November in a a heartwarming Instagram post. Kerr posted a series of black and white snaps, two with the pair kissing, another with her and Mewis holding an ultrasound picture and another revealing Mewis' swollen stomach. 'Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!' the post read. Kerr and her partner, American professional soccer player Kristy Mewis, live in southwest London. The 31-year-old superstar is orginally from Western Australia. Kerr and Mewis announced their engagement in November 2023, two months after rumours initially swirled about the move. The pair kept it quiet, playing a game with fans as they refused to confirm the news until Mewis broke the couple's silence on November 9 in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. And a post confirmed the couple were engaged on September 1, 2023. Kerr has not been playing football after a devastating ACL injury sidelined her for more than a year. The injury occured in January 2024 and she subsequently missed the second half of Chelsea's season in England and Australia's run at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is set to return later this month or early next.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lesbian soccer stars Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr are officially moms & share first family photo
The queer soccer fam just got a little bigger as star players Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr just announced the birth of their baby! Last November, Mewis, a U.S. Women's National Soccer Team midfielder, and Kerr, Chelsea striker and Australian national team captain, told the world they were expecting a baby in 2025. Now, the baby has finally arrived, and the happy couple announced the news on social media. The two love birds posted an adorable selfie on Instagram with the caption, 'Our little man is here,' showing off the new addition to their family: baby boy Jagger Mewis-Kerr. See on Instagram Fellow soccer players Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord and Katie McCabe all took to the comments to congratulate the pair. To announce they were pregnant last year, Mewis and Kerr posted a series of photos on Instagram that included them holding an ultrasound and Kerr pointing to Mewis' belly. "Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!" Kerr wrote on Instagram at the time. See on Instagram Kerr, 31, and Mewis, 34, made their relationship public at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when photos of them hugging after they faced off against each other went viral, and then got engaged in 2023. Now, Kerr and Mewis are making waves with the announcement of their bundle of joy, but earlier this year their names were splashed across the headlines when Kerr was accused of 'causing racially aggravated harassment' to a police officer in England after allegedly calling him 'stupid and white.' Mewis testified , telling the court that her fiancé was 'speaking her truth in how she was feeling,' and Kerr was found not guilty, New York Times reported.
Sky News AU
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Matildas captain Sam Kerr welcomes the birth of her first child, reveal name
Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis have announced the birth of their baby boy. Kerr announced his arrival via a post to Instagram on Thursday night, revealing the name of the newborn, Jagger Mewis-Kerr. She shared a picture of her, Ms Mewis and Jagger. 'Our little man is here,' the caption said. The Matildas' official Instagram page commented: 'Congratulations!' with a love heart emoji The pair announced their pregnancy in November in a a heartwarming Instagram post. Kerr posted a series of black and white snaps, two with the pair kissing, another with her and Mewis holding an ultrasound picture and another revealing Mewis' swollen stomach. 'Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!' the post read. Kerr and her partner, American professional soccer player Kristy Mewis, live in southwest London. The 31-year-old superstar is orginally from Western Australia. Kerr and Mewis announced their engagement in November 2023, two months after rumours initially swirled about the move. The pair kept it quiet, playing a game with fans as they refused to confirm the news until Mewis broke the couple's silence on November 9 in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. And a post confirmed the couple were engaged on September 1, 2023. Kerr has not been playing football after a devastating ACL injury sidelined her for more than a year. The injury occured in January 2024 and she subsequently missed the second half of Chelsea's season in England and Australia's run at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is set to return later this month or early next. Originally published as Sam Kerr and partner American soccer player Kristie Mewis welcome baby boy
