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United States Kelley O'Hara is a distinguished American soccer player, recognized for her critical role as a defender and her leadership on national and club teams, transitioning from an Olympic Gold Medalist to a respected figure in women's sports advocacy.
Kelley was one of the first female athletes signed to Under Armour in 2013, acting as the face of the brand's first female boot, the iconic 'Ready for Battle' campaign, and the Meridian Bra.
Partnered with AT&T to share her story of being an athlete and an entrepreneur in women's sports through She's Connected by AT&T.
Collaborated with Jaybird to support her passions on and off the field, aiming to inspire young athletes. Jaybird announced this partnership with U.S. Soccer champion Kelley O'Hara.
Featured as an athlete in the BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK campaign, which built partnerships with soccer influencers.
O'Hara launched a podcast with Just Women's Sports, initially titled 'Just Women's Sports with Kelley O'Hara' and later rebranded as 'The Players' Pod,' focusing on open conversations about athletes' lives. She also utilized footage from Ata Football for relevant content.
Kelley Maureen O’Hara was born on August 4, 1988, in Fayetteville, Georgia. She demonstrated early athletic promise, playing varsity soccer for four years at Starr’s Mill High School and leading her team to a 5A state title in 2006. O’Hara’s collegiate career at Stanford University saw her excel, earning the Hermann Trophy in 2009 as the top collegiate soccer player after a season where she scored 26 goals and 13 assists. Her early career also included playing for the Pali Blues in 2009, FC Gold Pride in 2010 where she won a WPS Championship, and the Boston Breakers in 2011.
O’Hara joined Sky Blue FC in the newly formed National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2013, where she adapted to various positions including forward, winger, right-back, and central midfielder. A significant career turning point occurred in 2012 when, despite playing forward in college, she transitioned to outside back for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), a role she embraced to help the team secure an Olympic gold medal. She has been a consistent presence on the USWNT, participating in four Women’s World Cups, winning titles in 2015 and 2019, and earning an Olympic bronze medal in 2020. Her commitment to the sport extended to advocating for female athletes, notably through her collaboration with Just Women’s Sports.
Throughout her NWSL career, O’Hara played for several clubs, including Utah Royals FC from 2018 to 2020 and the Washington Spirit from 2021 to 2022, where she scored the game-winning goal in the 2021 NWSL Championship. She made history as the first free agent signing in the NWSL when she returned to NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2023, subsequently winning her second NWSL Championship with the team. O’Hara announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the 2024 NWSL season, with her career effectively concluding in September 2024 due to chronic knee degeneration.
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