Ashlyn Harris

Winning the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup as the youngest starter on the team marked Ashlyn Harris’s emergence as a formidable talent in soccer. Her early professional success included a W-League Championship with the Pali Blues in 2009. She began her professional league tenure with Saint Louis Athletica in 2010, followed by a pivotal role as a starting goalkeeper for the Washington Freedom. In 2011, playing for the Western New York Flash, Harris earned the WPS Goalkeeper of the Year award and secured a WPS Championship.

Harris’s professional career expanded internationally, with stints in Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga with FCR 2001 Duisburg and Sweden’s Damallsvenskan with Tyresö FF. In 2013, she joined the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with the Washington Spirit before making a significant move to the Orlando Pride in 2016. Her tenure at Orlando was highlighted by being named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016 and setting a new NWSL all-time career save record in 2021. Concurrently with her club achievements, Harris made her senior national team debut in 2013, becoming a crucial member of the U.S.

As an advocate, entrepreneur, and speaker, Harris now shares her valuable perspective on topics including mental health, sports performance, and successful brand partnerships. Her multifaceted interests include the world of fashion, where she continues to engage in various collaborations, demonstrating her expanded reach and influence beyond her decorated athletic career. Through her post-retirement endeavors, Ashlyn Harris is committed to inspiring and guiding others, building upon her legacy of achievement and leadership in professional sports.