Former USWNT player Ali Krieger wants to combat “misinformation” about her marriage, and while she wasn’t specific, the timing speaks volumes.
Krieger, 40, posted a vague statement via her Instagram channel on Thursday, a little more than one week after ex-wife Ashlyn Harris appeared on the ”Naked Sports with Cari Champion” podcast where she opened up about the dissolution of their relationship.
“I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support I’ve received this last year,” Krieger wrote in her post. “However, amidst this warmth, I’ve also had to confront a wave of dishonesty and misinformation regarding my marriage and personal life. While I’m not yet prepared to make a formal statement, I feel compelled to address this currently to prevent further distortion of the truth.”
Krieger and Harris, 39, are mothers to daughter Sloane, 3, and son Ocean, 2. Harris filed for divorce in September 2023.
“Above all else, my unwavering priority remains the protection and well-being of my children,” Krieger continued. “I promise to share more when my heart feels ready. In this vulnerable time, I humbly ask for privacy and understanding from all involved, as I grapple with the profound changes in my personal life.”
On the podcast, Harris said the “biggest lie” about her marriage was “that I’m constantly pegged as a cheater, which, that is so far from the truth and she knows it. And it torched me.”
Harris has been dating actress Sophia Bush since around the time she and Krieger split, leading to speculation that Harris cheated on her. Krieger revealed in November that she is now dating Scottish soccer player Jen Beattie.
“She was in so much pain and rightfully so and I want to make room for her experience,” Harris continued. “I really thought she never thought I would leave. I don’t think she ever took me seriously.”
She also felt Krieger did not make her a priority in their relationship, claiming they “weren’t intimate” during their marriage
“I didn’t feel that sense of connection whether emotional or physical. It was soccer, job, kids and somewhere down the line it was like, ‘OK, what about me?’” she explained. “I decided to leave my marriage after almost four years and a decade of being together. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. And I think people miss that. People think only one person was in pain or people think you have to choose a side that you know, you have to punish this person because the idea you had through social media didn’t manage your expectations however you haven’t lived my experience.”