Former United States Women’s National Soccer Players Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger have announced they are divorcing after nearly four years of marriage, according to reports.
Ashlyn Harris has reportedly filed for divorce in Florida on September 19th, according to Page Six. The court paperwork shows the split appears to be a peaceful one. The divorce filing outlines their intention to work together to create a parenting plan for their children.
Krieger and Harris adopted two children. Their daughter Sloane joined the family in 2021, followed by their son Ocean in August 2022.
Two-time World Cup champs
Krieger and Harris, both two-time Women’s World Cup champions, met at a USWNT camp in 2010.
Initially keeping their relationship private, they wed in December 2019 with USWNT teammate Sydney Leroux serving as the officiant.
Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris played for Gotham FC in the NWSL after being traded from Orlando Pride in 2021.
Harris became the first NWSL player to reach 500 saves and retired at the end of 2022 after 12 seasons. Krieger announced on her plan to retire after Gotham FC’s 2023 NWSL season.
Krieger and Harris have used their platform to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.
“I want to leave the game better than I found it,” Krieger said in her retirement announcement. “I want tot be remember as being a good teammate who worked tirelessly to create a space for everyone to feel safe and seen, for speaking up for things that should be better for the younger generation.”
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