Caitlin Foord is an Australian soccer player dating her partner Lia Walti. The couple quarantined together during the pandemic.
These two have been inseparable and showcasing their personal and professional lives together. Caitlin is from Australia, and Lia is from Switzerland; however, both play for Arsenal FC.
the rumors about them started flying all over when they were together in Arsenal, and it finally got disclosed right during the pandemic as they were staying together.
These besties have gone on many vacations together and shared many pictures of them enjoying themselves on social media. Many women’s football fans have already been ecstatic about their status and hope to see it reach new heights.
Lia Supported Caitlin during the Pandemic
Lia Walti kept great company with Caitlin Foord during her Arsenal start and supported her in her training.
Caitlin joined the Arsenal side on January 2020 and had to adjust to a new environment. Moreover, the pandemic was looming at that time and it halted her football momentum.
She had new friends, a new climate, and a new location to live in. However, in an interview with Arsenal FC on August 2020, she stated that Lia Walti had invited her to move into her room during the lockdowns. Caitlin was thankful for Lia supporting her in such an unprecedented time.
They trained together and Caitlin got to know her new Arsenal friends on a personal level thanks to Lia She also stated in that same interview that she was able to bond with the team much easier since both of them got to spend more intimate time during the pandemic.
Caitlin and Lia’s Quarantine life
Caitlin and Lia have been enjoying their quarantine life, even though they cannot travel outside like they used to.
In an Interview with GirlsonBall, a YouTube channel, they talked about their quarantine life in detail.
Caitlin likes to enjoy Coconut Water, however, Lia only likes it in summer, and in winter, she likes Cinnamon tea and Chai Latte. Both of them cook well, however, Caitlin has stated that Lia makes better meals and Lia stated her bestie is more specialized in Breakfast.
Both of them mostly enjoy eating fish and vegetables like sweet potatoes. Even if both of them partake in cleaning their homes, Lia stated that she prefers to do cleaning her own way. For example, she always double-checks how Caitlin folds the towels.
Although they cannot travel much outside, they still make the best use of their time by doing workouts together or going for a walk. They have shared lots of their workout moments in TikTok too. While they are inside, they also spend their time watching sports materials, like the last dance of Michael Jordan.
Lia stated that the quarantine taught her that life is more than football and Caitlin appreciates the time that she can utilize of her own free will without having to worry about her strict football routine.
Caitlin and Lia’s Tender Moments
Caitlin and Lia have shared lots of their tender moments as a lesbian soccer couple on Instagram.
Lia shared a photo on August 26, 2021, on her Instagram with Caitlin where they were taking a stroll together in casual clothing.
Caitlin also shared a photo on June 27, 2021, with the caption ‘Missing You. This context can be due to the fact that Lia suffered a muscle strain injury and had to rest for some months and had been ruled out to play in the international friendly of the 2020 Euro.
On February 2022, Caitlin shared an image of them making memories together in Lia’s home country, Switzerland. They were enjoying skiing and mountain climbing in the snowy terrain of the Swiss mountains. Many people, including her teammates, in the comment sections, reacted by loving their images of both of them.
The Soccer Besties’ Recent Activities
The soccer besties still have maintained a close bond and have shared their recent activities on social media.
They were seen in a casual setting on March 17, 2022, at the Emirates Stadium watching the men’s Arsenal team compete against Liverpool. On September 13, Lia shared an image of them with another teammate, Leah Williamson.
On October 1, 2022, Lia shared a picture with Caitlin wearing a formal suit at the advent of a formal event. Caitlin was wearing a green suit and Lia, with her a blue suit.
This shows that their relationship is still strong after the quarantine and their relationship status hasn’t faded like some other couples out there.
This soccer couple is surely an inspiration for all the LGBTQ+ out there who are looking to experience their love life by enjoying their personal and professional life to the fullest.