2014–15 UEFA Women's Champions League

Soccer Icon Ali Krieger Announces Plans to Retire after Gotham FC's 2023 NWSL Season

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星期四, 三月 23, 2023

HARRISON, N.J., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic, long-time U.S. Women's National Team and National Women's Soccer League defender Ali Krieger, who is revered by fans and players for her work on and off the pitch, announced today that the 2023 NWSL season with Gotham FC will be the final chapter of her legendary playing career.

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  • "I see the 2023 season as an opportunity to celebrate with our fans and my fellow players, but make no mistake – my entire focus is on winning the NWSL championship with Gotham FC," said Krieger.
  • "In a career filled with blessings, the NWSL title is one of the only trophies I still have yet to win.
  • To achieve this before our incredible Gotham FC fans will motivate me every day this season."
  • In her third season as Washington's captain in 2016, Krieger led the Spirit to the NWSL championship game.