Matildas football player Sam Kerr kisses his American girlfriend Kristie Mewis as their teams face off in a game in Newcastle
Samantha Kerr and her American football star girlfriend Kristie Mewis faced off in a soccer game on Tuesday.
The Matildas player, 28, and her star partner Houston Dash, 30, kissed at the end of the game between the Australian and American teams in Newcastle, NSW, which ended in a draw.
A beaming Sam ran over to Kristie, the pro athletes politely shaking hands first.
Hugs: Samantha Kerr (right) and her football star girlfriend Kristie Mewis (left) faced off in a soccer match in Newcastle on Tuesday and exchanged a hug at the end of the match
They then quickly kissed, Kristie being unable to wipe the smile off her face after the couple broke up.
The tender moment came after the second match of the International Friendly Series between the Matildas of Australia and the United States of America Women’s National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The lovebirds have been inseparable since they confirmed their romance in August.
Sweet: Matildas player, 28, and her star partner Houston Dash, 30, kissed at the end of the game between the Australian and American teams which ended in a draw
Cheers: A beaming Sam ran over to Kristie, the pro athletes politely shook hands first
Happy: The moment of tenderness came after the second match of the International Friendly Series between the Matildas of Australia and the United States of America Women’s National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium
Happy: They kissed quickly, Kristie unable to wipe the smile off her face after the couple split up
Kerr dated his longtime girlfriend Nikki Stanton for nearly eight years before going their separate ways earlier this year.
It is understood that Kerr told friends at the time that she and Stanton, who is also a prominent American footballer, had “fallen in love”.
Shortly after their split, rumors that Kerr and Mewis had started dating started circulating in football gossip circles.
Official: The lovebirds have been inseparable since they confirmed their romance in August
New love: Kerr dated his longtime girlfriend Nikki Stanton for almost eight years before quietly breaking up earlier this year
Talks about a budding adventure came to a head in Tokyo when the couple were pictured kissing in the moments following Australia’s loss to the United States in the bronze medal match.
Soon after, Kerr confirmed the rumors by posting a series of beloved Mewis snaps on Instagram.
On Saturday, the Matildas were beaten by the American team, with a 3-0 victory.
Games: On Saturday, the Matildas were beaten by the American team, with a 3-0 victory
Match: Saturday’s match marked the first time the couple – who last met competing at the Tokyo Olympics – have faced each other since becoming “Instagram Official” in August
Saturday’s game marked the first time the couple – who last met competing at the Tokyo Olympics – have faced each other since becoming “Instagram Official” in August.
Following Monday’s game, which again saw the pair face off, the Matildas end their calendar year with an unconvincing 1-1 draw with the United States.
It was Australia’s last game before the Asian Cup in January.
Match: After Monday’s game, which again saw the pair face off, the Matildas end their calendar year with an unconvincing 1-1 draw with the United States
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