Kelley O’Hara, a double Women’s World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medalist with the USWNT, said Thursday she will retire following 2024 NWSL campaign with Gotham FC.
The 35-year-old, who won 160 caps in a 14-year international career, said she hopes to spark another NWSL title run by the New York area club before calling it quits.
“It has been one of the greatest joys to represent my country and to wear the U.S. Soccer crest,” O’Hara said. “As I close this chapter of my life, I’m filled with gratitude. Looking back on my career, I’m so thankful for all the things I was able to accomplish but most importantly the people I was able to accomplish them with.”
O’Hara played in four Women’s World Cups, the first in 2011, and was a three-time Olympian.
She came off the bench in the 2015 Women’s World Cup semifinals and volleyed a clinching goal against Germany in the semifinals ahead of a 5-2 triumph over Japan in the final.
At the 2019 Women’s World Cup, she started six of seven matches as the Americans captured a fourth title.
O’Hara scored three goals and set up 21 others in 10,287 minutes for the U.S. women.
She played two matches in last year’s Women’s World Cup and appeared in her final USA match last August against Sweden in San Diego.
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Respect.
Yes Bob, much respect. A leader through actions and was always reliable throughout her USWNT career. She always gave 100% on the pitch.
Intensity. That’s what I loved about her game.