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United States Ali Krieger is a decorated defender who played a pivotal role in two FIFA Women's World Cup victories for the United States, transitioning from collegiate standout to international and professional soccer champion.
Ali Krieger partnered with Dove for the #KeepHerConfident Challenge, an initiative aimed at helping girls stay involved in sports, highlighting Dove's research that 45% of girls globally drop out of sports.
Ali Krieger, alongside Ashlyn Harris, was named a brand ambassador for the hair-care brand Bumble and Bumble. This partnership marked their first-ever beauty deal and highlights their selective approach to brand collaborations.
Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris partnered with Align, a collaboration chosen for its alignment with their values and platform. They are highly selective about the brands they work with, and Align was considered a great partnership.
Ali Krieger became a professional athlete with Nike in 2007, exclusively using Nike cleats and training gear. She also co-introduced 'Sydney + Ali's Dynamic Duo Workout' on the Nike+ Training Club app in 2014 and participated in the Nike+ Training Club 90-Day Better For It Challenge in 2015.
Following a concussion in April 2015, Ali Krieger partnered with Unequal, a company specializing in protective sports gear. She wore a protective headband provided by Unequal upon her return to play.
Ali Krieger partnered with ZICO for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, appearing in various promotional activities as part of ZICO's Olympic campaign.
Ali Krieger teamed up with Smuckers, an official sponsor of the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where exclusive content about her was released by the brand.
Alexandra ‘Ali’ Blaire Krieger, born on July 28, 1984, in Alexandria, Virginia, developed her soccer skills from an early age, coached by her father for 12 years with the Prince William Sparklers. She excelled in high school, earning numerous accolades including The Washington Post’s Player of the Year and Gatorade’s Virginia Player of the Year. Her collegiate career at Penn State University saw her named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2003 and later, twice recognized as an NSCAA All-America First Team honoree, a unique achievement at two different positions. A significant turning point occurred in 2005 when a broken leg led to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, from which she made a full recovery, demonstrating immense resilience.
Krieger’s professional journey began playing for the Washington Freedom in exhibition matches in 2004 and the Northern Virginia Majestics in 2005. A defining period of her career was spent in Germany with 1. FFC Frankfurt from 2007 to 2012. During her initial season, she contributed to winning the Bundesliga title, national cup, and UEFA Women’s Cup in 2007–08, becoming one of the first Americans to achieve the latter. She returned to the U.S. in 2013 to play in the inaugural season of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with the Washington Spirit, where she served as captain from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, she was traded to the Orlando Pride, where she was named to the 2017 NWSL Best XI and was a finalist for NWSL Defender of the Year.
Internationally, Krieger debuted for the U.S. senior national team in 2008. She was a crucial defender in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, playing every minute of the tournament as the team reached the final. Her career was marked by a remarkable comeback: after not being called up to the national team for two years, she was recalled in April 2019, earning her 100th cap before playing in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. There, she helped the U.S. defend its title, making three appearances, including as a halftime substitute in the final. Her final professional chapter was with NJ/NY Gotham FC, where she captained the team to an NWSL Championship in her retirement season in 2023, earning a spot on the NWSL Best XI.
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