Lorrie Fair Biography

Occup.Athlete
FromUSA
BornAugust 5, 1978
Age46 years
Lorrie Fair, born August 5, 1978, in Los Altos, The Golden State, is a fabulous American football player turned global ambassador for females's sports. An experienced and also highly effective athlete, Fair holds an eminent place worldwide of football, having actually not only bet the USA Women's National Group however also represented her nation in numerous global champions.

Fair created an enthusiasm for soccer at a very early age. She has two older brothers - Greg and also Ronnie - who are greatly associated with the sport. Her family members observed her athletic skill as well as registered her in youth soccer organizations in the Bay Area, promoting her love for the video game. Fair went to Los Altos High School, where she was an outstanding soccer player, winning the school's Athlete of the Year award in 1996.

After secondary school, Fair participated in the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, where she played for the UNC Tar Heels females's soccer team from 1996 to 1999. Under the support of the epic coach Anson Dorrance, Fair was instrumental in the group's dominance in the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship, winning nationwide titles in 1996, 1997, and also 1999.

While still in university, Fair's competence on the area didn't go undetected by the United States Women's National Team. Her global launching came in 1997, and she took place to gain 120 caps for the team, racking up seven objectives in her occupation. Justice as a defender and a midfielder, becoming one of one of the most versatile gamers of her time.

Fair's crowning achievement was being part of the famous 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team, which won the championship on residence dirt in a significant charge shootout versus China. Besides the World Cup, Fair additionally represented her country in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and assisted the team safeguard a silver medal.

After an outstanding spell with the national team, Fair started a professional club occupation. She bet the Philadelphia Charge in the Women's United Soccer Association from 2001 to 2003. When the organization folded up, Fair ventured overseas and joined Olympique Lyonnais in France as well as later Chelsea Ladies Football Club in England.

As her playing job started to wind down, Fair explored philanthropy and advocacy for sporting activities. She became the agent for the international non-profit organization Right to Play and also a worldwide ambassador. Taking a trip throughout countries, she worked relentlessly to promote sex equality, child development, as well as upliftment of impoverished neighborhoods through sports.

Fair has likewise been involved in training as well as training young professional athletes. In 2011, she joined the mentoring team at her alma mater, UNC Chapel Hill. Fair has actually been instrumental in supporting young skills and ended up being an inspiration for the next generation of ladies's football gamers.

In her individual life, she wed her longtime partner, Jacob Allen, in 2012. Currently referred to as Lorrie Fair Allen, her legacy in football, both on the area as well as off, talks quantities concerning her commitment, passion, as well as love for the lovely video game.

Our collection contains 25 quotes who is written / told by Lorrie.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

25 Famous quotes by Lorrie Fair

Small: The China game was the best because it took the effort of everyone on the team to survive 120 minutes
"The China game was the best because it took the effort of everyone on the team to survive 120 minutes"
Small: If my soccer career were over, I would still come here because of the people. And despite the fact Ive
"If my soccer career were over, I would still come here because of the people. And despite the fact I've had to skip some school for National Team purposes, I am looking forward to holding that Carolina degree as soon as I can get my hands on it"
Small: I dont know if there are words to describe my motivation
"I don't know if there are words to describe my motivation"
Small: They are always telling us that Carolina Blue is not a color, that it is really Columbia blue or sky bl
"They are always telling us that Carolina Blue is not a color, that it is really Columbia blue or sky blue. But there is no bad blood amongst the teammates. All of our kidding is in good fun"
Small: Im little, but I love big things
"I'm little, but I love big things"
Small: I dont know if you could take a whole 90 minutes and say that was the best game we ever played
"I don't know if you could take a whole 90 minutes and say that was the best game we ever played"
Small: UNC symbolizes something special. When you get chills you know you belong here
"UNC symbolizes something special. When you get chills you know you belong here"
Small: Everywhere you look these days you see Carolina athletes
"Everywhere you look these days you see Carolina athletes"
Small: The national team comes before everything
"The national team comes before everything"
Small: Some people asked me if it was going to be a downer to come back and play on a college team after playi
"Some people asked me if it was going to be a downer to come back and play on a college team after playing on a world championship team, and I don't think they understand what it is like to play here"
Small: I think UNC and Lorrie Fair is a perfect match
"I think UNC and Lorrie Fair is a perfect match"
Small: We knew it was going to be the biggest event scheduled in the history of womens sports, but we didnt ev
"We knew it was going to be the biggest event scheduled in the history of women's sports, but we didn't ever fathom we would be playing before sold-out stadiums all over the country"
Small: That doll looks more like a black man than me
"That doll looks more like a black man than me"
Small: Its flattering if people think Im attractive. If it helps, great, but its not going to get in the way o
"It's flattering if people think I'm attractive. If it helps, great, but it's not going to get in the way of me wanting to win. That's what I'm all about"
Small: I do feel we have several great keepers on this team. We just need to get them that experience
"I do feel we have several great keepers on this team. We just need to get them that experience"
Small: This season is my most special and most cherished. All my focus is on getting that championship back he
"This season is my most special and most cherished. All my focus is on getting that championship back here"
Small: Sometimes I come home and still cant believe its all mine
"Sometimes I come home and still can't believe it's all mine"
Small: Michael Jordan always wore his Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform
"Michael Jordan always wore his Carolina shorts under his Bulls' uniform"
Small: Everybody thought I was crazy. They thought I should take the money and run. But there was just somethi
"Everybody thought I was crazy. They thought I should take the money and run. But there was just something special about being a senior at Chapel Hill. I just couldn't leave"
Small: The fact that the games were so close was a tribute to the level of skill in the World Cup
"The fact that the games were so close was a tribute to the level of skill in the World Cup"
Small: Its all a matter of how agents want to handle their clients
"It's all a matter of how agents want to handle their clients"
Small: I think there is a special bond between Carolina athletes. A lot of people seem to wear our gear becaus
"I think there is a special bond between Carolina athletes. A lot of people seem to wear our gear because it is fashionable. They love the colors. It's Michael Jordan's school!"
Small: Getting a chance to practice six months against my own teammates, who I consider the best soccer player
"Getting a chance to practice six months against my own teammates, who I consider the best soccer players in the world, there's no way I couldn't improve"
Small: Even if you have a bad game, you have to swallow your pride and sign. It takes a little time, but it ma
"Even if you have a bad game, you have to swallow your pride and sign. It takes a little time, but it makes the kids happy. And it makes you feel good, too"
Small: Here at Carolina, our World Cup opponents marked their calendars. Obviously the other nations wanted to
"Here at Carolina, our World Cup opponents marked their calendars. Obviously the other nations wanted to win every game, but a big upset over the U.S. was something we knew other teams would cherish"