08-05-2025
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.
