Defender Kelley O'Hara plans to retire from soccer at the end of the NWSL season

NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Kelley O'Hara looks on during an NWSL soccer match against the Portland Thorns FC, March 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore. United States national team and Gotham player O'Hara announced Thursday, May 2, 2024, that she is retiring from soccer at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

U.S. team and Gotham FC defender Kelley O’Hara announced Thursday that she is retiring from soccer at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season.

O’Hara, 35, is a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time National Women’s Soccer League title winner.

She made her announcement on the Just Women’s Sports platform, where she has hosted a popular players’ podcast.