Ali Riley
Footballer and New Zealand national team player
Born
October 30th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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This New Zealand footballer played as a defender and has been a key player for the national team. With a professional career that began in the United States, played for clubs such as FC Gold Pride and the Western New York Flash in the Women’s Professional Soccer league. Subsequently, moved to Europe, competing in leagues including the FA Women's Super League with Chelsea. Participated in multiple international tournaments, representing New Zealand in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Represented New Zealand in the FIFA Women's World Cup
Played for Chelsea in the FA Women's Super League
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