Love, it seems, might be blossoming into something even more beautiful. The Mary Fowler — the rising star of the Matildas — has reportedly dropped a tender hint about motherhood, with her partner Nathan Cleary at the center of her dreams. And fans everywhere are melting.
In a recent appearance on the Keegan and Company podcast, the 22-year-old Fowler opened up about her hopes for the future, sharing that she dreams of becoming a mum and having a big, lively family. “The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot,” she said, describing a childhood-meets-storybook vision: kids running around outside, animals around them, and a home filled with love.
Fowler went further, discussing the possibility of adopting siblings, not just having biological children — an ideal family picture that speaks to both her hope for a nurturing home and a desire for inclusivity.
Her longtime beau, Cleary — himself a sporting legend — seems to be on the same page, or at least open to the idea. Though he admitted the timing isn’t right yet, he didn’t shy away from acknowledging that fatherhood is “probably my biggest goal in life … to one day be a father.”
Adding to the fanfare, recent photos and social-media glimpses have shown Cleary getting involved with Fowler’s world — including moments with her teammates’ children — which many took as signs the couple is already blending their lives in subtle but meaningful ways.
For supporters of the couple, these developments feel like the start of something truly special: a love story that might evolve into the warmth of a family, filled with children, pets, and a life beyond the spotlight. For others, it’s a reminder that behind the athletic prowess and media frenzy, these two are individuals with deeply human hopes and dreams.
Whether or not parenthood happens soon, Fowler and Cleary’s openness — and the tenderness in their hopes — has left fans hopeful, touched, and more invested than ever in what comes next for them.
