Kelley O'Hara's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kelley O'Hara.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Inaugural Women's World Cup

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.

1999: World Cup Title since 1999

In 1999, The United States won the first World Cup title.

2006: Led High School Team to State Title

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.

2007: GA U19G State Cup

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.

2009: Awarded Hermann Trophy

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.

2009: Hermann Trophy Winner

In 2009, Kelley O'Hara was awarded the Hermann Trophy while playing for the Stanford Cardinal.

2011: Women's World Cup Appearance

In 2011, Kelley O'Hara appeared at the Women's World Cup, helping the United States team win the title.

2012: Olympic Gold Medal

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.

2015: 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup

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.

2015: World Cup Title

In 2015, Kelley O'Hara was part of the United States team that won the Women's World Cup.

2019: Defended World Cup Title

In 2019, Kelley O'Hara appeared at the Women's World Cup, defending the title with the United States team.

2019: Limited Appearances for Utah

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.