Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancée Kristie Mewis arrive home in Australia

Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her fiancée, American soccer star Kristie Mewis, have returned to Australia to celebrate the holiday season with Kerr’s family in Perth. The couple, who announced last month that they are expecting their first child, were all smiles as they arrived at Perth Airport.

Mewis, 33, showcased her growing baby bump in a stylish cropped white tank top paired with black bike shorts, exuding confidence and fitness.

Kerr, 31, dressed casually in a basketball jersey and green shorts, wheeled luggage

through the arrivals terminal while wearing a compression sleeve on her leg, recovering from an ACL injury that has kept her sidelined for much of 2024. The pair’s relaxed demeanor was highlighted by a stop at McDonald’s for coffee and refreshments before heading home.

The couple’s announcement of their pregnancy in November delighted fans, accompanied by Instagram photos featuring their baby scan and the caption, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”

After arriving at Kerr’s family home, the couple enjoyed a heartwarming reunion with relatives, with Kerr warmly embraced by younger family members. Meanwhile, Mewis and Kerr’s mother, Roxanne, took to unpacking their belongings.

The couple’s journey together, which began during their time in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2019 and blossomed during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, continues to captivate fans.

Their growing family marks another milestone in their relationship, which has been defined by love, resilience, and a shared passion for football.