Australia’s soccer captain Sam Kerr and United States midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby in 2025.

While Kerr will not carry the child, she is still entitled to family leave, in accordance with FIFA’s regulations. Non-biological mothers in same-sex relationships are guaranteed eight weeks of paid absence, which must be taken within six months of the child’s birth.

Australia captain Kerr and Mewis announced the news on their respective Instagram accounts with pictures of the couple.

Australia's Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis of the United States are set to become parents. The duo announced it through an Instagram post on Monday.

USWNT's Kristie Mewis is pregnant! The athlete is expecting her first baby her fiancée and soccer star Sam Kerr, announcing the exciting news on Instagram.

Sam Kerr announced on Monday that she and her fellow professional footballer fiancée Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby together.

Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced that they are expecting a baby. The Australia forward and U.S. midfielder confirmed the news with a post on social media, which revealed that Mewis is carrying the child.

The USWNT’s Kristie Mewis and Australia captain Sam Kerr have announced they are expecting a baby next year. The West Ham United midfielder and Chelsea striker announced the news on Instagram. The couple shared a collage of four black and white photos.

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby. Kerr, the Australia captain, and Mewis announced the news on their respective Instagram accounts with pictures of the couple — including one of them holding up an image of ...

Mewis will carry the baby. "A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child," West Ham said on Instagram. Kerr is Au