They may be rivals on the field, but Matilda’s captain Sam Kerr and American soccer star Kristie Mewis are very much in love.
The couple put on a cute PDA as they meet up with a friend before going to dinner at Barangaroo in Sydney on Wednesday evening, after facing off on the soccer pitch in Newcastle the night before.
The smitten pair were spotted holding hands, cuddling and kissing as they took in the views of Darling Harbour.
Abs-olutely smitten! Matilda’s captain Sam Kerr and her very fit girlfriend Kristie Mewis of the USA team put on PDA before enjoying a romantic dinner in Sydney on Wednesday evening
Kerr, 28, couldn’t keep her hands off her very fit girlfriend, 30, who showed off her ripped abs in a grey crop top and low-slung jeans.
The blonde accessorised with a pair of trendy black and white Nike Dunk sneakers, a cross body bag and a pair of designer shades.
Meanwhile, Kerr opted for baggy shorts and an Air Jordan T-shirt.
Cute! The smitten pair were spotted holding hands, cuddling and kissing as they took in the views of Darling Harbour
Ripped! Kerr, 28, couldn’t keep her hands off her very fit girlfriend, 30, who showed off her ripped abs in a grey crop top and low-slung jeans
The brunette appeared to be showing her American girlfriend the sights of Sydney as they made their way to their meal.
The pair posted a cute video of their outing on Instagram.
In one, Kerr paused their sight sightseeing to lean in and kiss Mewis.
Casual: Meanwhile, Kerr opted for baggy shorts and an Air Jordan T-shirt
This way! Kerr lead the way as the couple took in the sights of Sydney
Another image, posted to Kerr’s Instagram Stories, showed Mewis gazing out the window of the couple’s opulent Sydney hotel room.
The panoramic view gave the American athlete a perfect look at Sydney’s iconic harbour.
Just the night prior, the Matildas player and her Houston Dash star partner embraced at the end of the game between the Australia and the US in Newcastle.
A beaming Kerr ran up to Mewis, the professional athletes first politely shaking hands after the thrilling 1-1 draw.
Can’t get enough! The lovebirds have been inseparable since they confirmed their romance in August
Happy: The couple giggled as they enjoyed a stroll on the balmy evening
Fun times: The pair enjoyed a well-deserved break after playing against each other the night before
Aww: The pair posted a cute video of their outing on Instagram In one, Kerr paused their sight sightseeing to lean in and kiss Mewis
Room with a view: Another image, posted to Kerr’s Instagram Stories, showed Mewis gazing out the window of the couple’s opulent Sydney hotel room
Hugs: The couple (pictured) faced off in a soccer match in Newcastle on Tuesday, and exchanged a hug at the end of the game
They then quickly embraced, with Mewis unable to wipe the smile off her face after the pair parted.
The tender moment came after game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the US Women’s National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The lovebirds have been inseparable since they confirmed their romance in August.
Kerr previously dated long-time girlfriend Nikki Stanton for almost eight years before quietly splitting early this year.
It’s understood Kerr told friends at the time that she and Stanton, who is also a high-profile American footballer in her own right, had ‘fallen out of love’.
Sweet: The Matildas player and her Houston Dash star partner embraced at the end of the game between the Australian and American teams which ended in a draw
Cheers: A beaming Sam ran up to Kristie, the professional athletes first politely shaking hands
Happy: The tender moment came after game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women’s National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium
Soon after their split, talk that Kerr and Mewis had begun dating began to circulate in football gossip circles.
Talk of a burgeoning fling reached fever pitch in Tokyo when the couple were photographed embracing in the moments following Australia’s loss to the US in the bronze medal playoff match.
Soon after Kerr confirmed the rumours, posting a series of loved-up snaps with Mewis on Instagram.
Happy: They had quickly embraced, with Kristie unable to wipe the smile off her face after the pair parted
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