Julie Foudy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Julie Foudy
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Jan 23, 1971(1971-01-23)
Age	53
Birthplace	San Diego
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Julie Foudy Biography

Julie Foudy is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on January 23, 1971 in San Diego, California, United States. Former professional player in soccer and sports analysis who is known as a reporter and color commentator on soccer broadcasts for women on ESPN. She was the captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team for nine years prior being named captain and retiring in 2004.

In 2007 she was admitted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame together with her fellow U.S. national teammate In 2007, she was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame alongside fellow U.S. national teammate Mia Hamm..

Born in San Diego, California and raised in Mission Viejo, Foudy attended Mission Viejo High School where she was a two-time First-Team All-American. She was honored as the Player of the Year for Southern California three straight years (1987–1989) and was named the Los Angeles Times’ High School Player of the 1980s.

Foudy graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 1989 and Stanford University in 1994. She was accepted into Stanford Medical School in 1996, deferred for two years, and ultimately decided not to pursue a career in medicine.

Their husband, Ian Sawyers, is an experienced soccer coach. They welcomed Isabel Ann, their child Isabel Ann, on New Year’s Day 2007 and their son, Declan, in December the year following.

Julie Foudy Net Worth

Julie Foudy is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Julie Foudy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She concluded her soccer career at Stanford University. There, she was awarded the distinction of being named”91 Soccer America Player of the Year.

She also founded in 2006 the The Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, a program for young girls devoted to bringing together leadership and sports.

Julie Maurine Foudy (born January 23, 1971) is an American retired soccer midfielder, two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist. She played for the United States women’s national soccer team from 1987–2004. Foudy finished her international career with 274 caps and served as the team’s captain from 2000–2004 as well as the co-captain from 1991–2000. In 1997, she was the first American and first woman to receive the FIFA Fair Play Award.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Julie Foudy height 5 ft 6 in Julie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Julie Foudy Dating?

According to our records, Julie Foudy married to Ian Sawyers (m. 1995). As of December 1, 2023, Julie Foudy’s is not dating anyone.

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Foudy has been active in a number of political causes relating to women’s rights and workers’ rights. In 1998, she received the FIFA Fair Play Award in recognition of her advocacy against child labor in sports equipment manufacturing. The year before she had made trip to Pakistan to inspect working conditions at a factory where soccer balls were manufactured for her then-sponsor, Reebok.

Facts & Trivia

Julie Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Julie Foudy celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

From 2000–2002, Foudy served as president of the Women’s Sports Foundation. In 2006, she co-founded the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, an organization focused on developing leadership skills in teenage girls. In 2007, she was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame with her teammate, Mia Hamm. She is currently an analyst, reporter and the primary color commentator for women’s soccer telecasts on ESPN.

When did Julie Foudy retire?

At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, the Americans took home the silver medal, but led by Foudy, they again won gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Foudy retired from playing in 2004. She later founded the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, where she helped girls to become role models on and off the field.

Does Julie Foudy have children?

Julie Foudy and Ian Sawyers have been married since 1995. Foudy gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Isabel Ann, on January 1, 2007. Their second child, a son named Declan, was born in December 2008.

How old is Julie Foudy?

51 years (January 23, 1971)

What sport did Julie Foudy play in?

Julie Foudy was a football (soccer) midfielder who was on the US National Team from 1987-2004, earning 274 caps. Foudy won gold medals at the 1996 and 2004 Olympics, and added a silver in 2000.

Is Nomar still married to Mia Hamm?

In 1998, Hamm and Garciaparra met at a promotional soccer event in Boston. They married in 2003 and have twin daughters as well as a son.