Ashlyn Harris
Ashlyn Harris began her soccer journey at Satellite High School and later played collegiately for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, contributing to three NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championships. Â
Award Winner Career
Professionally, her career spanned multiple teams and countries. She played for Saint Louis Athletica, Washington Freedom, and Western New York Flash in Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), as well as FCR 2001 Duisburg in Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga and TyresÃļ FF in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan. In the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), she represented Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride and Gotham FC. Notably, she was honored as Goalkeeper of the Year in 2011 (WPS) and 2016 (NWSL).
Internationally, Harris debuted with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) on March 11, 2013. She was part of the squads that secured the FIFA Women’s World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. Beyond her on-field achievements, Harris has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights.Â
Wide Open Podcast
Ashlyn expanded her influence this week by launching the podcast Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris. The podcast aims to foster authentic conversations on various topics.
Wide Open features weekly conversations with influential figures in sports, entertainment, fashion, and more. The podcast aims to provide unfiltered discussions about seizing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and embracing one’s true self. In the inaugural episode, Harris sits down with legendary American goalkeeper Tim Howard to discuss his iconic career and personal experiences.
In sports, wide open means a moment of readiness, awareness and opportunity to make an impact. Harris’s transition into podcasting reflects her commitment to fostering authentic conversations and creating a platform for diverse voices to share their stories.Â
Where to Listen
Wide Open is available on iHeartMedia’s platforms, contributing to the growing landscape of women’s sports media.
Listeners can expect engaging interviews and insightful discussions that inspire and empower audiences to navigate their journeys with resilience and authenticity.
