Matildas star Sam Kerr confirms wedding to Kristie Mewis with Instagram post

Australian soccer icon Sam Kerr has officially confirmed her engagement to American soccer star Kristie Mewis, ending months of speculation. Kerr shared a heartfelt Instagram post on November 21, featuring photos of the proposal with the caption “September 1st, 2023.

” This announcement aligns the special moment with just weeks after Kerr’s 30th birthday and Australia’s bronze medal match against Sweden in the Women’s World Cup.

Engagement rumors initially surfaced in September when fans spotted Mewis wearing an engagement ring, but the couple waited until Mewis’s November 9 interview with *People* magazine to confirm their status. “She’s my biggest supporter,” Mewis gushed, reflecting on their bond.

The Instagram post triggered an avalanche of congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and sports stars alike. Teammates Mackenzie Arnold, Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter, and Caitlin Foord joined the celebration, alongside notable figures such as Australian cricketer David Warner and members of Kerr’s Chelsea squad.

The pair, who made their relationship public in 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics, have been a beloved couple in the sports world. Their connection famously began after the 2021 Olympic bronze medal match, where the U.S. defeated Australia 4-3, and Mewis consoled Kerr on the pitch. Their engagement marks a new chapter for the soccer power couple, whose love story has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.