Ali Riley is a professional soccer player and captain of Angel City FC in the NWSL and the New Zealand National Team. Born in Los Angeles, Riley has competed in five FIFA World Cups and four Olympic Games, leading New Zealand to its first-ever World Cup win in 2023. A Stanford standout, she played for FC Rosengård, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich before returning to the U.S. with Orlando Pride. A five-time New Zealand Player of the Year and cookbook author, Riley is also a health coach, podcast host, and advocate for women in sports and accessible healthy living.