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My Take
Kristine Lilly is, to me, a living monument of women's soccer. Twenty-three years with the U.S. national team and a record 354 caps across the entire sport is a number that almost defies belief. At just 163 cm she was never the biggest player on the pitch, which makes the longevity all the more impressive, it was built on intelligence, technique, and a relentless care for her own body. Learning she became a marathon runner after retiring only deepened my respect, that is an athlete to the bone. From the 1991 Hermann Trophy onward, she earned every ounce of admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kristine Lilly
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスティン・リリー
- Reading
- くりすてぃん・りりー
- Born
- July 22, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 163 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Wilton High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Honda Sports Award for Soccer
- 1991 Hermann Trophy
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kristine Lilly born?
Born July 22, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Kristine Lilly from?
Kristine Lilly is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Kristine Lilly do?
Kristine Lilly works as association football player.
How tall is Kristine Lilly?
Kristine Lilly is 163 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.