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Alexandra Blaire Krieger

Ali Krieger is an American two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion who joined ESPN in March 2024 as its lead women’s soccer studio analyst. She co-hosts Futbol W on ESPN+ and contributes to ESPN FC, SportsCenter, and Futbol Americas. She retired from professional soccer in 2023 after captaining NJ/NY Gotham FC to the NWSL Championship in the final match of her 18-year career.

Overview

Alexandra Blaire Krieger's Profile

Alexandra Blaire Krieger was born on July 28, 1984, in Dumfries, Virginia. Her father, a former professional soccer player and coach, introduced her to the game at age seven through the Prince William Sparklers club, where she played for 12 years. She was a standout soccer player in high school and college – Penn State University, where she earned first-team All-American honors. 

After college, Krieger played soccer professionally for various clubs, including FFC Frankfurt in Germany, Washington Spirit (NWSL), Tyresö FF (Sweden), and Orlando Pride (NWSL). In her last season (2023), she captained NWSL side NJ/NY Gotham FC to a championship title. Besides club football, Krieger made 108 international appearances for the United States, winning World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. 

After retiring in 2023, Ali Krieger made her ESPN debut as the lead studio analyst for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She formally joined the network in 2024 and currently co-hosts Futbol W. She also contributes to ESPN FC, SportsCenter, and Futbol Americas, covering the NWSL, the U.S. Women’s National Team, and major international women’s soccer events. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Alexandra Blaire Krieger
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1984-07-28
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Gay
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Career Start: 2023
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $100,000 – $150,000

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TV Shows​

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Fútbol W

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Dating from 2024 to (A former Scottish professional soccer player turned media personality.)
  • Marriage Ashlyn Harris from 2019 to 2023 (American professional soccer goalkeeper and former USWNT teammate)
  • Sloane Phillips Krieger-Harri, a adopted child with Ashlyn Harris, born in 2021
  • Ocean Maeve Krieger-Harris, a adopted child with Ashlyn Harris, born in 2022

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Forest Park High School, Woodbridge, Virginia
  • Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations from Penn State University

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income from her ESPN studio analyst and Futbol W co-hosting contract (2024–present).
  • Earned significant income from an 18-year professional soccer career in the U.S. and Germany.
  • Income earned from various corporate endorsement deals and athletic sponsorship agreements.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • FIFA Women's World Cup Champion — USWNT (2015 and 2019)
  • NWSL Championship — NJ/NY Gotham FC, as team captain (2023)
  • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2025)