Newly engaged soccer sweethearts Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis head home from the beach in bikinis ahead of celebrating New Year’s Eve in Fremantle

She recently returned to Perth for the first time since announcing her engagement to her long-time girlfriend Kristie Mewis.

And Matildas superstar Sam Kerr, 33, enjoyed some quality time with her new fiancé, 32, on Saturday as they headed home from the beach in Fremantle.

The happy couple was spotted strolling down the sidewalk in bikinis, their hair wet after a day spent in the surf.

Wearing a blue halter neck top and matching printed bottoms, Sam completed her look with a $630 set of Balenciaga slides.

She draped a pink and blue towel over her shoulders and carried the rest of her clothes in a large tote bag.

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr, 33, (right) enjoyed some quality time with her new fiancé Kristie Mewis, 32, (left) on Saturday as they headed home from the beach in Fremantle.

American-born footballer Kristie, meanwhile, opted for a navy blue G-string bikini paired with $260 Versace slides and large sunglasses.

She also draped a red and pink polka dot beach towel over her shoulders and held her phone in one hand.

The sighting comes just weeks after Sam shared intimate photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend.

The happy couple was spotted strolling down the sidewalk in bikinis, their hair wet after a day spent in the surf

The happy couple was spotted strolling down the sidewalk in bikinis, their hair wet after a day spent in the surf

In the photos, Mewis appeared surprised as she beamed at Kerr, who held open a ring box.

The happy couple were delighted as Sam raised her arm in joy, while Mewis snuggled close to her in another photo.

A close-up of the enormous diamond on Mewis' hand proved that Kerr clearly spared no expense for the occasion.

Wearing a blue halter neck top and matching printed bottoms, Sam completed her look with a $630 set of Balenciaga slides

Wearing a blue halter neck top and matching printed bottoms, Sam completed her look with a $630 set of Balenciaga slides

“September 1, 2023,” the couple captioned the photos.

In the photos, Sam was seen wearing a blue button-up shirt and black shorts. She completed her ensemble with white sneakers.

Mewis wore a blue crop and cycling shorts for the special day and completed her outfit with a pair of white sneakers.

She draped a pink and blue towel over her shoulders and carried the rest of her clothes in a large tote bag

She draped a pink and blue towel over her shoulders and carried the rest of her clothes in a large tote bag

The couple was flooded with congratulatory messages from their followers, including other sports celebrities.

“Congratulations,” wrote Australian cricketer David Warner.

'Congratulations!!' added the official Matildas account to the page.

American-born Kristie, meanwhile, opted for a navy blue G-string bikini paired with $260 Versace slides and large sunglasses

American-born Kristie, meanwhile, opted for a navy blue G-string bikini paired with $260 Versace slides and large sunglasses

“Huge congratulations,” wrote athlete Remy Siemsen.

It comes just weeks after Mewis confirmed to People magazine that the couple are engaged, following months of speculation.

'[She’s] my biggest supporter, always listen to me, all my crazy antics, whining and complaining,” she told the publication.

The sighting comes just weeks after Sam shared intimate photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend

The sighting comes just weeks after Sam shared intimate photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend

“September 1, 2023,” the couple captioned the photos

“September 1, 2023,” the couple captioned the photos