da gbg bet: NJ/NY Gotham FC will honour USWNT icon Ali Krieger before their clash against Kansas City Current and fans will get a special giveaway as well.
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NJ/NY Gotham FC to honour KriegerUSWNT icon will attend KC Current gameFans to be given Krieger bobbleheadsNJ/NY Gotham FCWHAT HAPPENED?
The current National Women's Soccer League champions have revealed that Krieger, who retired in fairy tale fashion after their league triumph last season, will return to see her old side take on Kansas on Sunday. Along with signing autographs and taking pictures with fans during a pre-game meet and greet, supporters will receive a limited-edition bobblehead bearing the defender's likeness.
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Krieger retired from the sport in late 2023, ending a glittering career. The 39-year-old racked up 108 caps for the USWNT, won two World Cups, an Olympic gold, and a host of trophies in the US and at Frankfurt. Now this tribute from her old club is a fitting way to honour this icon of the game.
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Veteran Krieger – who also played for Orland Pride and Washington Spirit in her distinguished, 18-year career – has also played a major advocacy role in the bid for equal pay, LGBTQIA+ rights, and social justice.
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While Krieger did retire late last year, she confirmed she will be representing her country once again for the first ever women's edition of The Soccer Tournament this summer. This will feature eight teams over four days in this seven-a-side competition.