Ali Riley, Author at Our Game Magazine

JoinedSeptember 27, 2018

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Ali Riley is a left back for Chelsea FC and the New Zealand National Team. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Stanford University and received her health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Riley was born and raised in Los Angeles but holds dual nationality in the U.S. and New Zealand. She represented New Zealand in three World Cups and three Olympic Games. She won two WPS Championships (FC Gold Pride, Western New York Flash) before moving to Malmö to play in the Swedish Damallsvenskan. Outside of soccer, her interests include surfing, photography, and all things food! Follow Riley on Twitter at @rileythree and Instagram at @rileythree or her Instagram food blog at @love2eat2love.

Norway's Maria Thorisdottir takes on Germany's Celia Sasic. (Andre Ringuette / Getty Images North America)

France 2019 1v1s: Maria Thorisdóttir:

New Zealand defender Ali Riley interviews Maria Thorisdóttir about the World Cup, her teammates, and how the team has changed since 2015.

Ali Riley

In Norway World Cup

on June 8, 20193 min read

South Korea's Ji-So yun in action. (Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)

France 2019 1v1s: Ji So-yun

Ji-So yun speaks with Chelsea teammate Ali Riley about what it was like to qualify for the World Cup and what her goals are for club and country.

Ali Riley

In South Korea World Cup

on June 7, 20192 min read

Ali Riley as a young player, representing New Zealand, and playing for Stanford.

Letters to a Young Player: Ali Riley

Editor’s note — This letter originally appeared in the print edition of Our Game Magazine. Dear 12-Year-Old Ali, 1. You’re...

Ali Riley

In Community Features

on September 3, 20186 min read

Naomi Girma on the USWNT’s Loss against England at Wembley

Sophia Smith on Her Good Form and Reaction after USA’s Loss to England at Wembley

Seventeen-Year-Old Alyssa Thompson Debuts for the Senior U.S. Women’s National Team

Becoming an Olympian is a “Dream Come True” for Team GB’s Lotte Wubben-Moy

Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying U.S. Broadcast Schedule is Here, Finally

Phil Neville, England Turn Attentions to Tokyo and the Euros with Squad Announcement

The Spanish Minnows Who Helped Develop Some of Barca’s Biggest Superstars

Jill Ellis Looking ahead to 2019 after U.S. Closes Out an Unbeaten 2018 with a Tight 1-0 Win in Scotland

U.S. Battles Past Scotland to Ensure Unbeaten 2018 Thanks to Alex Morgan’s Goal

Courage

Sue Kumaning Opens Up on How BT Sport’s Ultimate Goal Saved Her Love of the Game

Christen Press on Joining Manchester United

NWSL Releases 2023 Schedule

Ahead of the NWSL College Draft, Michelle Cooper Discusses the Opportunities Coming Her Way On and Off the Field

Sophia Smith’s Journey from Childhood Prodigy to U.S. Superstar

A Footballer’s Journey: Meet Brenna McPartlan

2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

Columbia State Chargers Look to Continue Making Their Mark on NJCAA Women’s Soccer

Manchester United’s Martin Ho on Changing Managers and the Club’s Positive Start to the Season

Deyna Castellanos and Kerstin Casparij on Settling Into Life at Manchester City

2022-2023 Barclays Women’s Super League Preview

Charting Ji So-yun’s Career as the Midfielder Prepares for Her Final Appearance with Chelsea in the Women’s FA Cup Final

Man City Puts a Big Dent in Everton’s Big Day

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw’s Journey to the Top

Man City vs. Chelsea Showed, Yet Again, Why Women’s Football Has Nothing to Prove

France 2019 1v1s: Maria Thorisdóttir:

France 2019 1v1s: Ji So-yun

Letters to a Young Player: Ali Riley