Lauren Holiday

Lauren Holiday, born on September thirtieth, nineteen eighty-seven, is a distinguished former professional soccer player who made significant contributions to the United States women's national soccer team from two thousand seven to two thousand fifteen. Renowned for her versatility, she excelled as both a midfielder and forward, showcasing her skills on the international stage.

Throughout her illustrious career, Holiday achieved remarkable success, including two Olympic gold medals at the Beijing Summer Olympics in two thousand eight and the London Summer Olympics in two thousand twelve. She also played a pivotal role in the U.S. team's triumph at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada in two thousand fifteen, further solidifying her legacy in women's soccer.

In addition to her international accolades, Holiday played professionally for FC Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League and the Boston Breakers in the Women's Professional Soccer league. Her collegiate career at UCLA Bruins laid the foundation for her future successes, where she honed her skills and developed her passion for the game.

Recognized for her talent and dedication, Holiday was named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in two thousand seven and earned the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year honors in two thousand fourteen. Notably, she became the first player in NWSL history to have her jersey retired after her retirement from the league, a testament to her impact on the sport.