Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby. Kerr, the Australia captain, and Mewis announced the news on their respective Instagram accounts with pictures of the couple — including one of them holding up an image of ...

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While Kerr will not carry the child, she is still entitled to family leave, in accordance with FIFA’s regulations. Non-biological mothers in same-sex relationships are guaranteed eight weeks of paid absence, which must be taken within six months of the child’s birth.