Kelley O’Hara Bio | Wiki
Kelley O’Hara is an American soccer player, two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist. Currently, she plays as a defender for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States women’s national soccer team. Kelly previously played professionally for FC Gold Pride, Boston Breakers, Sky Blue FC, and Utah Royals FC.
She became the 2009 recipient of the Hermann Trophy while playing for the Stanford Cardinal women’s soccer team. Kelly competed in 2011, 2015, and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups. Additionally, she became one of three players for the U.S. that played every minute in the 2012 Olympics women’s football tournament where the team won gold.
Kelley O’Hara Age
Kelly was born on August 4, 1988, in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States. She is 33 years old.
Kelley O’Hara Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.65 m).
Kelley O’Hara Family
She was born in Fayetteville, Georgia to her parents Dan and Karen O’Hara. Kelly grew up in Peachtree City, Georgia alongside her brother Jerry and sister Erin. She has an Irish heritage. Her father is a former fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy and her brother, Jerry, is also a Navy pilot.
Kelley O’Hara Partner
Kelly was one of many out LGBT athletes to compete in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. During her off-season, she resides with her partner in Washington, D.C.
Kelley O’Hara Education
She graduated from Starr’s Mill High School in Fayette County where she played four years on the varsity soccer team. Kelly helped lead the Panthers to the 5A state title in 2006 with 20 goals and 16 assists. The team finished second in the state championships during her sophomore year.
She became named Parade All-American as a junior and a senior and All-League, All-County, and All-State all four years. In 2006, she was named the 2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) Player of the Year and Gatorade Georgia State Player of the Year, and NSCAA All-American.
Kelley O’Hara Podcast
In July 2020, Kelly launched a podcast with the sports website Just Women’s Sports. Website founder Haley Rosen had asked her to join the advisory board. She said that she instead asked to host their podcast because she’d “always thought hosting a podcast would be fun.” Kelly says her goal is to generate “open, candid conversations” about the lives of athletes, particularly female athletes.
Kelley O’Hara American Flag
In July 2019, Kelley got props online after coming to the rescue of a US flag that fell to the ground after the team won its second-straight World Cup championship.
Kelley O’Hara Jersey
She wears jersey number 5 on her current team Washington Spirit.
Kelley O’Hara Under Armour
Kelly has appeared in multiple commercials and advertisements for Under Armour. In 2015, she appeared in television commercials and promotional materials promoting chocolate milk on behalf of the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board.
Kelley O’Hara Injury
On December 29, 2017, Kelly became traded to Utah Royals FC. Due to a hamstring injury, she only appeared in 8 games for Utah in 2018. In 2019, she made only 2 starts in 4 appearances for Utah due to injuries and World Cup duties. She was still recuperating from an off-season ankle injury at the start of the NWSL season and saw limited minutes as a substitute in two late-April games.
Kelley O’Hara Olympics
Throughout her national U-20s, collegiate, and club career, Kelly was one of the top young offensive players in the United States. She was under head coach Pia Sundhage and became converted to play outside back in 2012 after teammate Ali Krieger went down with an ACL injury in the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Against Guatemala on January 22, 2012, in the Olympic Qualifiers, Kelly made her first start at left-back and registered three assists. She made her first start at right-back against Costa Rica in the match that qualified the United States for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Kelly played in every minute of the United States’ gold medal run, one of three American players to do so.
Kelley O’Hara Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Kelly’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
How Old Is Kelley O’Hara
Kelly was born on August 4, 1988, thus, she is 33 years old.