Lauren Holiday

Recognized for her exceptional offensive prowess, Lauren Holiday scored 118 goals and provided 67 assists throughout her high school career, graduating early in 2006 to focus on training with the United States U-20 women’s national soccer team. During her tenure, Holiday established new UCLA school records with 173 points and 28 game-winning goals, while also tying the record for career goals with 71. Her talent quickly translated to the international stage, earning her first senior cap with the U.S. national team program in 2007, the same year she was named U.S.

Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year. Holiday’s ascent in international competition continued, culminating in her first Olympic gold medal with the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2008. She then began her professional club career with the Boston Breakers in Women’s Professional Soccer, where she was recognized as a WPS All-Star in 2010.

Since retiring, Holiday has remained deeply committed to the growth and equity of women’s soccer, leveraging her experience for advocacy and investment. She is a prominent investor in two NWSL teams, Angel City FC and the North Carolina Courage. Alongside this, Holiday co-founded the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund, which is dedicated to supporting initiatives in social justice, health equity, and community empowerment. Her lasting impact on the sport and beyond was recognized in 2023 with the prestigious Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, followed by her induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the same year.