Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting their first child in 2025.

Kerr, 31, who captains the Australian national team, and Mewis, 33, shared the news on Instagram, with a post from Kerr reading: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” Mewis is carrying the baby.

West Ham congratulated the couple on Instagram, saying, “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child.”

Kerr, Australia’s all-time top scorer and one of the country’s most celebrated athletes, has enjoyed a successful career at Chelsea, winning five consecutive Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups, and the Community Shield. She signed a new two-year contract in June but has not played since January due to a knee ligament injury.

Mewis, who has earned 53 caps for the USA, joined West Ham from NJ/NY Gotham FC in December.

In March, Kerr pleaded not guilty to charges of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London. She is due to appear in court in February.