The Paris Olympics are less than two months away. All eyes will be on the USWNT, who will appear under Emma Hayes. While the team is going through a transitional phase, Hayes will surely rely on her experienced players to lead from the front. A lot has changed in the last four years for the USWNT. However, one name that has been constant for the national team is veteran defender Kelley O’Hara.

O’Hara will have tremendous responsibilities on her shoulders, with Hayes relying on her to take control of the defensive backline. While the challenge might be big, it’s nothing O’Hara isn’t used to. The USWNT has all the values that make her a prominent leader, especially with her parents returning from the armed forces background.

Kelley O’Hara’s father is a retired Air Force pilot for the United States. His son and O’Hara’s brother followed in his footsteps, serving in the Air Force. While the player is close to her brother, she only meets him twice a year. Kelley O’Hara has a special place in her heart for the armed forces due to her father and brother’s tenure in the Air Force.

Meanwhile, things remain unknown about her mother’s profession. Kelley O’Hara’s mother, Karen, has also been a pillar in her daughter’s career, accompanying her to the soccer games during her childhood. Her family is often present in the stands to support the NY/NJ Gotham star, and O’Hara hopes to have them in Paris for her final Olympics.

Kelley O’Hara outlines USWNT’s biggest rival for the Olympics

The USWNT will head into the Paris Olympics with the Gold medal set in its sights. Emma Hayes will be eager to start things in style, and the team will be firmly behind the manager. The USWNT is coming off a rough year, losing the World Champions title, and would be eager to prove their critics wrong.

When talking about their top rival, Kelley O’Hara stated, “Any of the top countries but Canada is probably our biggest ‘rival’ just because of the number of times we play each other and the proximity. All our rivals are friendly but also contentious!”

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While Kelley O’Hara may be cautious of Canada, the likes of England and Spain could prove to be the team’s biggest challenge. Who do you think will win the Gold medal in Women’s Soccer at the Paris Olympics? Sound off in the comments below.