Matildas star Sam Kerr confirms engagement to Kristie Mewis with Instagram put up of proposal

Matildas star Sam Kerr has shared images from the second she proposed to her long-term girlfriend, American skilled soccer participant Kristie Mewis. 

The couple first sparked hypothesis that the query had been popped in September when followers noticed Mewis sporting what gave the impression to be — and, because it seems, was — an engagement ring.

However the soccer energy couple did not verify their engagement till November 9 when Mewis revealed the information in an interview with Individuals journal.

“[She’s] my greatest supporter, at all times listening to me nag and complain, all of my loopy antics,” Mewis informed the publication.

And now, in an Instagram put up to her 1.8 million followers, Kerr merely wrote, “September 1st, 2023”, alongside joyful snaps that present her down on one knee.

That locations the pair’s engagement to about two weeks after the Matildas’ World Cup marketing campaign ended within the third place playoff in opposition to Sweden.

It additionally got here simply days after Kerr’s thirtieth birthday.

Duo flooded with effectively needs

The candy reveal sparked an outpouring of celebrations from buddies, followers, and well-known names in world sport.

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold commented: “Right here they’re. Love you guys x”.

Teammates Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter, and Caitlin Foord had been additionally amongst these so as to add their congratulations.

Australian cricketer David Warner wrote: “Congratulations”.

One fan even commented: “WE CAN FINALLY SLEEP PEACEFULLY”.

A lot of England stars and Kerr’s Chelsea teammates additionally handed on their effectively needs.

How lengthy have they been courting?

Kerr and Mewis went public with their relationship in 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics.

The pair sparked romance rumours after their respective groups performed in opposition to one another within the bronze medal match within the girls’s semi-finals.

After the US received 4-3 in opposition to Australia, Mewis sat right down to hug and console Kerr.