Kelley O'Hara is a celebrated American former professional soccer player, renowned for her 160 appearances with the United States national team. Her illustrious career includes two FIFA Women's World Cup victories and an Olympic gold medal. Primarily a wingback known for her intensity on the field, O'Hara spent the majority of her club career playing for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League. Though often playing defense professionally, she showcased her versatility by playing as a forward during her college years and occasionally in her professional career.
On August 4, 1988, Kelley Maureen O'Hara was born. She later became a professional soccer player representing the United States national team and primarily played as a wingback.
Since the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, the United States went on to defeat Japan 5–2, winning the first World Cup title since 1999 and the third overall World Cup title.
During O'Hara's junior year, Stanford advanced to the College Cup for the first time since 1993.
In 1999, The United States won the first World Cup title.
In 2004, Kelley O'Hara played for the U.S. U-16s and then joined the U-17 youth women's national team.
During O'Hara's junior year, Stanford advanced to the College Cup defeating 2005 national champion Portland, 1–0.
From 2005, Kelley O'Hara represented the United States in various youth national teams.
In 2006, Kelley O'Hara helped lead the Starr's Mill High School Panthers to the 5A state title with 20 goals and 16 assists and was named the 2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) Player of the Year and Gatorade Georgia State Player of the Year.
In 2006, Kelley O'Hara, a freshman at Stanford University, led the Cardinal in scoring with nine goals.
In 2007, Kelley O'Hara played on the Concorde Fire South '88 Elite that won the GA U19G State Cup and advanced to the Semi Finals of Regionals.
In 2007, Kelley O'Hara rejoined the U-20 national team at the Pan American Games, scoring four goals in the women's football tournament, but the United States lost in the final to Brazil.
In February 2008, Kelley O'Hara returned to the U-20 women's national team to play in the U-20 Four Nations Tournament in Chile.
In July 2008, Kelley O'Hara made her last appearance for the U-20 team at the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico, helping the team qualify for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile but ultimately did not play in the U-20 World Cup.
In 2008, Kelley O'Hara worked with FC Gold Pride head coach Albertin Montoya when he served as an assistant coach at Stanford University.
In December 2009, Kelley O'Hara was called into the senior national team's training camp.
In 2009, Kelley O'Hara was awarded the 2009 Hermann Trophy as collegiate soccer's top player. O'Hara was also a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority during her time at Stanford.
In 2009, Kelley O'Hara was awarded the Hermann Trophy while playing for the Stanford Cardinal.
In 2009, Kelley O'Hara's senior year ended in the College Cup, where the Cardinal lost to North Carolina. O'Hara received two yellow cards in the second half, resulting in ejection from the game.
In the summer of 2009, prior to graduating from Stanford, Kelley O'Hara played for the Pali Blues of the USL W-League, scoring four goals.
In January 2010, Kelley O'Hara attended training camp in the lead-up to the 2010 Algarve Cup.
In March 2010, Kelley O'Hara earned her first senior national team cap, coming in as a substitute during a friendly match against Mexico.
After FC Gold Pride folded in November 2010, Kelley O'Hara was signed by the Boston Breakers.
On November 16, 2010, FC Gold Pride ceased operations due to not meeting the league's financial reserve requirement, despite winning the WPS Championship earlier in the season.
In 2010, Kelley O'Hara began playing internationally for the United States.
In 2010, Kelley O'Hara was drafted third overall by FC Gold Pride at the WPS Draft.
Through 2010, Kelley O'Hara represented the United States in various youth national teams.
On May 14, 2011, Kelley O'Hara was called up to replace Lindsay Tarpley on the World Cup roster after Tarpley tore her ACL. O'Hara earned one cap at right midfield in the final group stage game.
In 2011, Kelley O'Hara appeared at the Women's World Cup, helping the United States team win the title.
On January 5, 2012, Kelley O'Hara signed with the Atlanta Beat; however, the league folded before the season began.
On January 22, 2012, Kelley O'Hara made her first start at left back against Guatemala in the Olympic Qualifiers and registered three assists.
At the 2012 Olympics, Kelley O'Hara won a gold medal with the U.S. women's national team, playing every minute of the tournament.
On January 11, 2013, Kelley O'Hara joined Sky Blue FC in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), reverting to a forward role.
In 2013, Kelley O'Hara joined Gotham FC, then known as Sky Blue FC, when the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was formed.
In 2015, Kelley O'Hara appeared in multiple commercials and advertisements for Under Armour and promoted chocolate milk on behalf of the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board.
In 2015, Kelley O'Hara participated in the FIFA Women's World Cup, where she earned increased playing time as the tournament progressed, scoring a crucial goal against Germany in the semi-final and contributing to the United States' victory over Japan in the final, securing their first World Cup title since 1999.
In 2015, Kelley O'Hara was part of the United States team that won the Women's World Cup.
On December 29, 2017, Kelley O'Hara was traded to Utah Royals FC.
In May 2018, Kelley O'Hara scored a goal in Utah Royals FC's first-ever franchise win, a 2–0 victory over the Washington Spirit.
After the 2018 season, Kelley O'Hara underwent ankle surgery. Utah finished the season in 5th place, just 2 points shy of making the playoffs.
In 2019, Kelley O'Hara appeared at the Women's World Cup, defending the title with the United States team.
In 2019, Kelley O'Hara made only 2 starts in 4 appearances for Utah Royals FC due to injuries and World Cup duties, later being named to the 2019 NWSL second XI.
In 2019, Kelley O'Hara was named to the FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11.
In July 2020, Kelley O'Hara launched a podcast with sports website Just Women's Sports.
Starting in August 2020, rumors circulated about a Kelley O'Hara trade to the Washington Spirit, and O'Hara announced she would opt out of the 2020 NWSL Fall Series.
On December 2, 2020, Kelley O'Hara's trade to the Washington Spirit was officially announced, with the Utah Royals receiving $75,000 in allocation money and a 2022 first-round draft pick. O'Hara requested the move to be in the same city as her partner.
In 2020, Kelley O'Hara played only 65 minutes for the Royals in the abbreviated NWSL season, as she was still recovering from an injury at the start of the Challenge Cup.
On November 20, 2021, the Washington Spirit won their first NWSL Championship, with Kelley O'Hara scoring the winning goal in the 97th minute.
In 2021, Kelley O'Hara scored the winning goal for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship game.
In April 2022, Kelley O'Hara's podcast with Just Women's Sports was rebranded as The Players' Pod.
After the 2022 season, Kelley O'Hara announced on November 15 that she would sign with NJ/NY Gotham FC.
In 2022, Kelley O'Hara got engaged to Kameryn Stanhouse, announcing it to fans via Instagram on New Year's Eve.
In 2022, Utah Royals received a first round draft pick after Kelley O'Hara's trade to the Washington Spirit on December 2, 2020.
On January 25, 2023, Gotham FC officially announced the signing of Kelley O'Hara, making her the first NWSL player to sign with a new team in free agency.
On August 9, 2023, the last episode of The Players' Pod was posted.
In 2023, Kelley O'Hara concluded her international career with the United States national team.
In 2023, Kelley O'Hara won her second NWSL Championship after returning to Gotham FC.
On April 23, 2024, Kelley O'Hara announced that she was one of the executive producers of "Ripe!," a queer short film.
On May 2, 2024, Kelley O'Hara announced that she would retire from professional soccer at the end of the season.
On June 9, 2024, "Ripe!," a queer short film which Kelley O'Hara executive produced, premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
On September 21, 2024, Kelley O'Hara was placed on the season-ending injury list due to chronic knee degeneration, which effectively ended her professional soccer career.
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