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Julie Foudy, born on January 23, 1971 in San Diego, California, United States, is an association football player and sports commentator. That puts Julie Foudy at 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Mission Viejo High School and Stanford University.
My Take
Julie Foudy embodies the era when American women's soccer became a cultural force. A Stanford-educated midfielder who anchored the national team from 1988 to 2004 and captained it for years, she combined on-field grit with off-field conviction, becoming a tireless advocate for women's sport. What I find most compelling is that her influence didn't end at retirement; as a commentator she keeps lifting up the next generation. Players who can both win and articulate why it matters are rare, and Foudy is exactly the sort who broadens the foundation of a whole sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julie Foudy
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリー・ファウディー
- Reading
- じゅりー・ふぁうでぃー
- Born
- January 23, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- Mission Viejo High School
- University
- Stanford University
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/JulieFoudy
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie%20Foudy
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q437398
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Julie Foudy born?
Born January 23, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Julie Foudy from?
Julie Foudy is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Julie Foudy do?
Julie Foudy works as association football player, sports commentator.
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