Ashlyn Harris Opens Up About Divorce and Moving Forward: Navigating Challenges and Prioritizing Family

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Former USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris took to Instagram to publicly address the issues she faced following her split from her wife Gotham FC champion Ali Krieger.

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Information about the couple's separation became public about a month ago.

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In her Instagram post Harris, 38, shared insight into her decision to end their nearly 13-year relationship.

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Emphasizing that it was a challenging choice made after years of friendship, teamwork, marriage and co-parenting.

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Harris emphasized her commitment and fidelity during her marriage to Krieger, 39, saying the decision to separate was made in preference to the well-being of their children and continuing therapy over mutual growth.

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According to court documents obtained by Page Six the couple, who have two young children, filed for divorce in September 2023 after nearly four years of marriage.

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After their divorce was announced in October it was confirmed that Harris is in a relationship with actress Sophia Bush, best known for her role in "One Tree Hill."

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Bush filed for divorce from her husband Grant Hughes in August after a year of marriage.

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Harris revealed the harm of receiving negative attention and online hate revealing how deeply it has affected her mental health.

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