Ali Krieger has issued a statement addressing the “misinformation” surrounding her marriage to ex-wife Ashlyn Harris, after the latter revealed she once proposed an open relationship between the couple.
The former couple, who met while playing for the US women’s national team, were married for 13 years before divorcing in 2023.
And as we talked about the ‘Naked Sports’ podcast with Cari ChampionHarris claimed that the couple had intimacy issues, and that she suggested the idea of opening up their relationship in an attempt to save it.
“That was like my last ditch effort of, you know, if I don’t get what I want and we want to keep this together,” Harris explained late last month, as covered by PEOPLE.
“I didn’t know how to tell people that my wife doesn’t want to touch me,” she continued, adding that she didn’t feel like a “priority” in their relationship.
On Tuesday evening, Krieger issued one long statement on Instagram, in which she did not specifically mention Harris’ comments but said untrue details had been shared about her previous marriage.
Ali Krieger divorced ex-wife Ashlyn Harris (right) last year after 13 years of marriage
Krieger recently went public with new girlfriend Jen Beattie (right), a former Arsenal player
Harris has been in a relationship with Sophia Bush since last year. The couple was seen above last month.
“I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support I have received over the past year,” she said said. “Amid this heat, however, I have also faced a wave of dishonesty and misinformation about my marriage and personal life. While I am not yet ready to make a formal statement, I feel compelled to raise this at this time to avoid further distortion of the truth.
“Above all, my unwavering priority remains the protection and well-being of my children. I promise I will share more when my heart is ready. At this vulnerable time, I humbly ask for privacy and understanding from all involved as I grapple with the profound changes in my personal life.”
Krieger’s brother, Kyle, also offered support in the comments.
“…Even though you said very little, everyone knows the truth,” he said. ‘That is a testament to your character and significant for others. No matter how many lies someone tells or how many PR campaigns are planted – we all know that you love your children, and we all know that you are an honest, loving and beautiful person. Be free and float. the best is yet to come. We got you.’
Harris, who is now dating Sophia Bush, has previously quashed claims that she cheated on Krieger during their relationship.
‘Not all marriages last forever. Ours doesn’t. For many reasons,” she wrote on Instagram.
“Let me be clear: I have not given up on my marriage. I have always been faithful in my marriage, although not always completely happy.’
The couple share two children — Sloane, 3, and Ocean, 2 — and Harris added on “Naked Sports” that her and Krieger’s marital problems took a toll on their children.
“I became a stranger, not just within myself, but within my relationship, and the worst thing you can do is force that on your young children,” she said.
‘I didn’t want to do that to my children. I don’t want them. I don’t want to project my shame, insecurity and my marriage onto them because I didn’t get what I needed from it.”
Speak with SELF magazine Last January, Krieger acknowledged that she was “devastated” after hearing (during soccer practice) that Harris had filed for divorce, but that she was “in a healthy place.”
Krieger is now in a relationship with former Arsenal star Jen Beattie, who she previously called an ‘amazing person’.