Former U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris has detailed her professional legacy in the documentary "Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story."
The project provides a rare look at the personal and professional hurdles faced by elite female athletes. By documenting her journey, Harris aims to highlight the challenges she overcame while promoting advocacy for women athletes, and LGBTQ rights [5].
Harris is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion [1]. The documentary, which premiered June 8, 2024 [2], is currently streaming on Roku [3]. During an appearance on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe," Harris said the film focuses on her childhood, her professional trajectory, and her transition into life after retirement [1, 3].
Beyond the pitch, the film explores Harris's personal life and public advocacy. This includes her history of activism for LGBTQ rights, and the complexities of her private relationships. The dossier notes she married Ali Krieger in 2019 [3] and the couple separated in 2023 [4].
Harris said the film serves as a tool to share her personal journey and advocate for others. The narrative tracks her rise to the top of the sport and her efforts to create a more inclusive environment for future generations of athletes [5].
“Ashlyn Harris is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion.”
The release of this documentary reflects a broader trend of elite athletes using their post-retirement platforms to address systemic issues in sports and social identity. By centering her narrative on both her World Cup victories and her LGBTQ advocacy, Harris is contributing to the evolving public record of the USWNT's influence on gender and sexuality norms in professional athletics.
