Lohman and Krieger Compete on The Amazing Race
Former Washington Spirit teammates reunite for the 39th season of the popular reality competition series.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Soccer
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Former professional soccer players Joanna Lohman and Ali Krieger compete as teammates on season 39 of The Amazing Race. The duo filmed the competition in 2025 while vying for the show's $1 million grand prize.
Why it matters
The pair utilized their backgrounds in professional sports to navigate the intense pressure of the reality show's challenges. Lohman initiated the partnership after producers requested she find a female teammate for the race.
The Amazing Race offers a $1 million prize to the winners of its 39th season. Lohman and Krieger draw on their combined professional experience, which includes a 10-year career for Lohman and a 16-year career for Krieger.
The players
Joanna Lohman
She is a Silver Spring native who enjoyed a 10-year professional soccer career and formerly played for the Washington Spirit.
Ali Krieger
She is a Dumfries native who won two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal, and she currently works as an analyst at ESPN.
The details
Lohman reached out to her former teammate via text message to propose they join the show together. The pair leaned on their athletic experience to manage the stress and emotional demands of the competition, which included a bungee jump challenge in Vancouver.
Timeline
2015: Ali Krieger wins the FIFA Women's World Cup.
2025: Joanna Lohman and Ali Krieger film the show.
November 18, 2026: A public watch party is held at Westover Taco in Arlington.
Season Trajectory
This appearance on The Amazing Race follows the established pattern set by The Amazing Race season 39 competition. It highlights the continued crossover between professional sports figures and mainstream reality television programming.
Local fans are invited to attend a public watch party for the show at Westover Taco on November 18. The event provides an opportunity for the community to engage with the former professional athletes as their season airs.
The takeaway
Teaming up with a trusted partner can help athletes translate their professional experience into success in high-pressure environments. Leveraging a history of teamwork often proves beneficial when navigating complex, reality-based challenges.
Further reading
For more on the local soccer scene, visit the Arlington soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTOP.
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