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Kristine Lilly
Playing 354 international matches for the United States and winning two Women’s World Cups.
World Cups · Olympic gold
- Born
- 22 July 1971
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
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Kristine Lilly
Kristine Lilly is an American former footballer whose national-team career stretched from 1987 to 2010.
Early life
Connecticut upbringing
Grew up in Wilton and played at Wilton High School.
College football
Won four NCAA titles with North Carolina.
Career
- 1987
International debut
Joined the US team while still at school.
- 2001
Professional league
Became a founding Boston Breakers player and captain.
- 2011
Retirement
Ended her playing career after more than two decades.
Achievements
World Cups
Helped the United States win both tournaments.
Olympic gold
Won two Olympic football titles.
354 appearances
Completed a record international career.
Beyond sport
Family
Married firefighter David Heavey and became a mother of two.
Passing on experience
Has worked with young players through football camps.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Photo: Jed Record. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
