Women's World Cup champ Ali Krieger reveals how she learned ex-wife filed for divorce
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Ali Krieger, a two-time World Cup champion with the U.S. women’s national team, opened up about her divorce from her wife and former soccer teammate, Ashlyn Harris, in a recent magazine interview.
Krieger and Harris divorced after four years of marriage back in September, according to Page Six. Harris reportedly wrote in court documents that their marriage was "irretrievably broken" as the two came to an agreement on financial issues and custody rights for their adopted children.
She told Self Magazine she learned about the divorce filing while she was at practice during the 2023 season with Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.
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Former player Ali Krieger is recognized for reaching 108 caps during a friendly game between China PR and the United States at Toyota Stadium on Dec. 5, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Omar Vega/Getty Images)
"My entire team came over for a dance party the night the news broke. And I will never forget that moment," Kreiger told the outlet. "I found out at training. I was on the field. And I came off the field, in the locker room, and I was obviously devastated."
Krieger said her teammates were at her house until about 2 a.m. ET on that day.
"Through these past five months, my friends have shown up in ways that I will cherish and remember forever," she said. "They are my true people. It’s been so rewarding to see that, because you don’t know how much of an impact you have, even on your personal friends, and when they show up for you, you’re just like, 'Whoa — thank God.’"
As rumors sparked that Harris was unfaithful in their marriage, she denied it in a