Sources tell New Idea that the US star midfielder, 32, is very much the secret weapon to Sam getting back on the field. Kristie is currently in Auckland, where the American team is based for the Cup.
But from the second she heard about Sam’s injury, she has been working around the clock to keep her spirits up. RELATED || Meet the Matildas World Cup Squad “When it comes to loved-up sporting couples, it doesn’t get much better than these two!” one football insider tells New Idea. “Kristie knows the highs and lows of professional sport and will be encouraging Sam to remain upbeat and save the tears for the precious hours they speak on the phone every day.”
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