And then, in April, ahead of a couple of the final preparation matches before the World Cup, Krieger, now 34, was called back up. Having spent two years refusing to give up, staying ready and training hard just in case, Krieger came in and played the full 90 against Belgium. She was then named to the World Cup roster, and against New Zealand on May 16, she earned her th cap. View all.
Bethany Balcer. Because right now outside of soccer, I make a lot more money than I do playing and just in my normal job, day to day. And then we continue the fight because that is what I am hopeful for the younger generations — to just play at this level. Enjoy it, have fun, do their job and do it well, and then be able to retire and have a beautiful life. Sign Up. Getty Images. Whatever does come next, Krieger is learning to do things her way. Stay up to date with the latest sports business news and insights.
At Large Yorkshire racism crisis is cause for refl Canadian Premier League announces new Vancouver expa After talking for just a few minutes to soccer legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, it's clear the two have a relationship most people will only be so lucky to one day have for themselves. What began with a solid "friendship foundation" has since evolved to include admirable amounts of love and respect.
The two-time World Cup champions, who play professionally in the National Women's Soccer League for the Orlando Pride, celebrated Valentine's Day this year by announcing to fans on Instagram they adopted a baby girl named Sloane Phillips.
The proud working moms spoke to TODAY about their first few months of parenthood, the importance of their visibility in the LGBTQ community and how their friendship, which began over 10 years ago, developed into one of the most notable marriages and examples of queer love.
As one of the most visible examples of a gay couple who have adopted, Krieger and Harris were happy to share some words of wisdom for same-sex couples who have been considering adoption.
She also emphasized the importance of asking trusted family members and friends for help "because this process isn't easy," but it's worth it because having a child is "the best gift in the world. We can totally ask for help, and there's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make us bad parents; it doesn't make us weak. Harris echoed the importance of not shying away from asking loved ones for help, saying, "It's the biggest thing. We got this.
You're trying to be professional athletes, and trying to be good teammates and then trying to be good partners," she said. Harris said she and Krieger asked their teammates to bring over dinner, and her mother-in-law would stop by to help with the laundry. Krieger, 36, and Harris, 35, got married in December but told TODAY having a family together has always been a priority for them, in addition to continuing their professional soccer careers.
So Ali and I actually spend a lot of time focusing on ourselves and our relationship, so that we're the best version for her. Thom Browne dresses the Barcelona soccer team, which is how Ashlyn first became acquainted with the brand.
I can really feel how he expresses himself through clothes. Like a lot of brides on the hunt for the right dress, Ali took a weekend trip to New York City with her best friend and maid of honor, Elizabeth Mumley, to search for her wedding gown.
They found a Pronovias fit and flare dress with long sleeves and a V in the back that was exactly what she wanted. I have personally always loved Pronovias. On Saturday, December 28, just three days after Christmas, the couple married in the round so that friends and family could see the ceremony and feel part of it.
We felt like it was right. Johnson—a pioneering activist known for her role in the Stonewall uprising—and Anderson Cooper. Dena Lowell Blauschild and The Cook and the Cork catered a colorful menu with an incredible attention to detail. And just before the party really got started, Ali changed into the Condesa dress, also by Pronovias.
Meanwhile, Ashlyn seemed to strip off components of her wedding ensemble as the night went on—her pants were switched out for shorts and her tuxedo jacket was traded in for a sleeveless shirt and vest, also by Thom Browne, which allowed her to dance more freely. In the media and the movies, so often
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