Olivia Moultrie is one of the young soccer stars who has been getting considerable attention in the soccer world. She has achieved many impressive accomplishments, such as committing to play for the University of North Carolina at 11 and signing a Nike endorsement at 13. Now, at 15 years old, she has taken her ambition to the next level by filing a lawsuit against the NWSL’s age restrictions. These restrictions mean she can not possibly play professionally until she is 18.

Moultrie has been very determined and dedicated on the field. She made history by becoming the first athlete in team sports to sign a contract with Wasserman Group at the age of 16. Moreover, Moultrie was also the youngest athlete to seal a Nike contract in team sports with Portland Thorns Academy.

The Moultrie family: A strong foundation

Truth be told, her father, K.C. Moultrie, played an unquestionably essential role in her life, with those court fights she had. K.C. and the family did their best to give Olivia the very best chance to succeed. Be it negotiating contract deals or moving across the country for training sessions, nothing ever became good or bad enough for the family to do these things for Olivia Moultrie.

Her dad and the family left their home in California to move to Portland to lighten Olivia Moultrie’s life and keep on with her soccer career. They made sacrifices to give her a chance to be at the top. About Olivia’s mom, little can be said except that they love enough to want their daughter to be at the best.

The legal struggle against NWSL

They said that the rules of the NWSL league are unequal. Apparently, the league does not allow players below 18 years to sign a contract with the league. According to her family, this is against another law known as the Sherman Antitrust Act. They argue the MLS league allows signatures of contracts with players at 14 years old. The Moultrie family would like to take the case to challenge the NWSL’s restrictions on the signing age.

Olivia Moultrie argues that the age limitation violated the antitrust laws. Several top soccer personalities, including Olivia’s US Women’s National Team teammates Becky Sauerbrunn and Lindsey Horan, have publicly shown their support for her case.

For those who have been following her journey, Olivia Moultrie is already one name that we will hear more about. She is blessed to have her family behind her. Olivia trains to become a better player since one day she will have an opportunity to go out and play on the field. And with her family by her side, she is sure to look forward to a bright soccer future.