Lori Lindsey

Lori Lindsey is a former U.S. Women’s National Team and Washington Spirit player who has transitioned to a distinguished career as a soccer analyst and advocate. After securing a Gold Medal as an alternate at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and contributing to the Silver Medal win at the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany with the U.S. Women’s National Team, Lori Lindsey went on to build a distinguished 13-year professional soccer career.

professional women’s soccer leagues: the WUSA, WPS, and NWSL. Her extensive club career included significant stints with the Washington Freedom, Philadelphia Independence, where she was selected to the 2010 Women’s Professional Soccer League Best XI, Western New York Flash, and the Washington Spirit. She concluded her playing tenure in December 2014 with Canberra United in the Australian W-League, helping the team secure the 2014 W-League Championship title. Following her retirement from professional play, Lindsey successfully transitioned into a prominent role as a highly respected soccer analyst and commentator.

She actively utilizes her influential platform to advocate for women’s equality and the LGBTQ community, raising global awareness for crucial human rights issues. Lindsey’s career reflects not only athletic excellence but also a profound commitment to elevating the sport and driving positive social change.