Kelley O’Hara
Two-Time World Cup Champion (2015, 2019); Olympic Gold Medalist (2012); Two-Time NWSL Champion (2021, 2023); Host, Sports Are Fun!, Just Women’s Sports; Soccer Commentator, CBS
Biography
Kelley O’Hara is one of the most versatile and accomplished players in soccer history. A fierce competitor and vocal leader, she played 14 years with the U.S. Women’s National Team, earning 100 caps and becoming one of just 10 women named to four World Cup rosters. She was instrumental in both the 2015 and 2019 World Cup victories, scoring the game-clinching goal in the 2015 semifinal and playing a key role in 2019, earning a spot on the FIFA FIFPro Women’s World 11. At the 2012 Olympics, she played every minute of the U.S. team’s gold medal-winning campaign. Beyond the international stage, O’Hara’s club career saw her win two NWSL Championships — one in 2021 with the Washington Spirit, where she delivered the game-winning goal in stoppage time, and another in 2023 with Gotham FC, helping lead the team from last place to champions in just a year. Since retiring in 2024, O’Hara has transitioned to life after soccer, bringing her insight and passion to Just Women’s Sports as the host of Sports Are Fun! and Kelley on the Street. She is also a soccer commentator for CBS and the co-founder of O’House Productions.
Speech Topics
A Conversation with Kelley O’Hara
Kelley brings an authentic and real-life perspective on leadership, motivation, adversity, teamwork, success and perseverance, drawn from her journey from a small town in Georgia to Stanford University and her ultimate ascension as one of the best and most versatile players in the history of the USWNT. Kelley inspires audiences of all ages, groups and profession. Whether sharing stories of her successes or adversity along the way, she engages audiences with an intellectual yet down to earth sensibility giving a glimpse of what it takes to be a professional athlete – a life on the road and in the headlines. Soccer has taken Kelley all over the world and she has had tremendous success at every level, culminating with the two World Cup Trophies in 2019 and 2015 and the Olympic gold medal in 2012.
The Social Athlete
As the first generation of professional athletes with social media, Kelley provides insight into life in the limelight where her every move is tweeted, snapped, instagrammed, etc., and discussed. In this candid conversation, Kelley shares how she deals with trolls, bullying and trying to maintain privacy in a very public world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The typical range for Kelley O’Hara's speaking fee is $25,000–$100,000. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Kelley O’Hara to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.What factors influence the speaker's fee?
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