Lauren Holiday is a distinguished former professional soccer player who made significant contributions to the United States women’s national soccer team from 2007 to 2015. As a midfielder and forward, she showcased her exceptional skills on the field, earning accolades such as two Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. Holiday’s professional career included stints with FC Kansas City in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the Boston Breakers in the Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), where she consistently demonstrated her prowess and leadership.

During her time with the national team, Holiday played a pivotal role in securing gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as triumphing in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Her performance at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she was named to the All-Star team, further solidified her status as one of the top players in women’s soccer. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored as U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2007 and U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year in 2014.

At the collegiate level, Holiday excelled with the UCLA Bruins, where she set numerous records and earned multiple All-American honors. Her remarkable college career laid the foundation for her professional success, leading to her selection as the second overall pick in the 2010 WPS Draft by the Boston Breakers. She quickly made an impact in the league, earning a spot in the WPS All-Star Game and showcasing her scoring ability.

In the NWSL, Holiday continued to shine, becoming the league’s leading scorer and earning the Golden Boot in 2013. Her contributions were instrumental in FC Kansas City’s success, culminating in a championship victory in 2014, where she was named the match’s MVP. After retiring in 2015, Holiday left a lasting legacy, with her jersey retired in her honor, and she remains an influential figure in women’s soccer, including her involvement with Angel City FC.