Ali Krieger on leaving on top, mom guilt, divorce, USWNT leadership, Gotham’s turnaround (2/13)

Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu return to the Kickin’ It couch to chat with two-time Women’s World Cup winner Ali Krieger about life after soccer, her NWSL swan song, being a recently-divorced mom, the future of the USWNT, and much more. 

Processing retirement (01:28): Ali discusses leaving on a high, listening to her body, what she treasures most about her playing career, and dealing with mom guilt.

Raising a family (9:35): Ali talks about adopting newborn babies, navigating potential abandonment issues and questions on race, and encouraging kids to pursue soccer.

Rejection is projection (18:51): Ali opens up about her divorce and how Gotham FC’s title run was a welcome distraction during the painful period in her private life. 

Leadership (27:12): Supporting the next USWNT generation, learning humility from Megan Rapinoe, Juan Carlos Amorós’ immediate impact.

Getting cut (38:02): The crew about the thing every player fears most - being left out of the roster.  

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