Kristie Mewis R of the United States talks with Sam Kerr of Australia after the women's football bronze medal match between the United States and Australia at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Ibaraki, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. (Photo by Lu Yang/Xinhua via Getty Images)Lu Yang/Xinhua via Getty Images

USWNT's Kristie Mewis Announces Engagement to Chelsea, Australia Star Sam Kerr

Erin WalshNov 10, 2023

United States women's national team midfielder Kristie Mewis and Australia forward Sam Kerr are engaged, Mewis confirmed to People magazine.

Mewis told People that Kerr has "just been everything" to her and that she is "my biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain all, all of my crazy antics."

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Mewis and Kerr first sparked dating rumors during the Tokyo Olympics, and the confirmation of their relationship came shortly afterward when the Australian posted a photo of the two kissing on Instagram.

Since then, Mewis and Kerr have continued sharing photos of their bond on Instagram as they navigate their long-distance relationship. Mewis plays for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League while Kerr plays for Chelsea FC Women in England.

Mewis and Gotham FC are gearing up for the NWSL Final against OL Reign on Saturday while Kerr and Chelsea are preparing for a match against Everton on Sunday.