Meghan Klingenberg

Meghan Klingenberg is a retired American professional soccer player. Born on May 30, 1989, in San Jose, California, Klingenberg played for the United States women's national soccer team. She won the Olympic gold medal in 2012 and was a key player in the team's World Cup victory in 2015. Klingenberg is also a vocal advocate for women's sports and LGBTQ+ rights. She has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including working with the US Soccer Foundation to promote girls' and women's soccer. Klingenberg has also been open about her experiences as a queer woman in sports. She has been recognized for her achievements, including being named one of the top 10 most influential people in sports by ESPN in 2015.