Sam Kerr and fiancée Kristie Mewis throw an engagement party while back in Kerr’s hometown of Perth over the New Year: ‘We can’t wait for the wedding!’

It has been a New Year’s party to remember for Matildas captain Sam Kerr who celebrated her engagement to fellow footballer Kristie Mewis in her hometown of Perth with family and friends.

Enjoying a well-deserved break from football, the loved up couple were inseparable as they celebrated at riverside venue The Raffles Hotel under the Perth summer sun. 

The couple shared a host of images from their joint Instagram after announcing their engagement in 2023. 

Speculation had been rife since mid-September when an Instagram post showcased Mewis donning what appeared to be an engagement ring. 

Despite the swirling rumors, the couple chose to maintain a level of mystery, teasing fans and declining to officially confirm the news. 

The suspense endured until Mewis decided to break their silence on November 9, providing an exclusive interview to People Magazine.

Kerr and Mewis celebrated their engagement with family and friends at The Raffles Hotel in Perth after Christmas

There was love all around as revellers enjoyed sweets at the riverside venue in Kerr’s home town of Perth

It was a small, but lively affair as the couple enjoyed time off from their hectic football schedules to celebrate their impending nuptials

In this interview, Mewis not only confirmed the engagement for the first time but also opened up about Kerr’s unwavering support, particularly in the aftermath of the US team’s elimination in the quarterfinal stage of the Women’s World Cup. 

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Reflecting on their relationship, Mewis expressed, ‘My biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain, all of my crazy antics.’

The most recent post on Tuesday night not only disclosed the engagement but also unveiled the precise date of this significant milestone — September 1st, 2023.

The pair were relaxed in casual in true Aussie style at their engagement party, with Kerr delivering a short speech that was met with a loud cheer from the revellers. 

‘[It is great to] celebrate all of us, family, friends, everyone,’ she said.

‘Thanks everyone, we can’t wait for the wedding

There were plenty of football stars present, including Young Matildas star Lexie Moreno

The dress code was relaxed, casual but elegant in true Australian style to suit the summer conditions on the west coast

Last week, the happy couple was spotted engaging in some year-end shopping in Fremantle. 

Sam, 33, chose a casual and understated look, donning a black T-shirt featuring a Jordan logo, paired with black shorts and white sneakers. 

Opting for a makeup-free appearance, she tied her brunette locks behind her head while sipping on smoothies with Kristie.

Kristie, 32, an American native, sported a white crop top and black running shorts, initially styling her hair in a ponytail but later letting her blonde tresses flow freely as they walked to the car. 

The couple encountered a few fans outside the shopping center, graciously posing and smiling for several photos.