The U.S. presidential race continues to remain a hot topic of discussion. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have given their all to leave their of fate becoming the 47th President of the United States on the voters. With prominent figures rallying support for their chosen candidates, Kelley O’Hara has become the latest to join the campaign efforts, urging people to cast their votes.

After all, it’s a matter of national importance. Notable individuals from politics, entertainment, and sports are coming together to urge Americans to secure their future by voting. Naturally, as a prominent former US Women’s National Team player, O’Hara felt compelled to make this appeal to her fans. The former defender shared her selfie on Instagram stories with a strong caption saying, “Voted like our future depends on it because it does.”

O’Hara had also been wearing a ‘voted’ badge on her chest, proudly embodying the role of a responsible citizen by going out and casting her vote. Although she hasn’t publicly revealed her choice for U.S. presidency between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, it’s commendable that she made the effort to participate.

This action will surely inspire her 811k Instagram followers to cast their votes as well, supporting O’Hara’s mission to secure the future of their beloved country. 

In fact, she isn’t alone in doing so as other former USWNT stars also came forward to inspire the people of America to cast their votes.

USWNT icons make strong appeals amid US presidential showdown between Kamla Harris and Donald Trump

On the latest episode of The Women’s Game podcast, Sam Mewis urged fans to vote while hosting her former national teammate, Becky Sauerbrunn. As the hour-long discussion wrapped up, Mewis acknowledged the overwhelming election coverage, noting how exhausting it can be to constantly hear about it. Recognizing the tense environment among voters, “Becky and I wanted to take this opportunity to urge everybody to get out and vote, making your voice heard especially in this election which has huge implications for all of us, especially for women. Getting out and voting really, really matters hopefully it can make a difference.”

Mewis even openly shared her vote with listeners, revealing she rallied for Kamala Harris. Reflecting on the experience, she described it as an inspiring moment, likening it to “the lighting and the passing of a torch,” symbolizing hope and optimism, according to the 32-year-old.

Weeks ago, Megan Rapinoe publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, urging her 2 million Instagram followers to vote. Sharing a photo from the 2019 World Cup, she collaborated with Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, to make her appeal. The 38-year-old explained her support, stating, “I believe in the power of coalition building—it’s how we create lasting change. Let’s unite for a better future.”

Ultimately, it remains to be seen how her message motivates her fans to head to the polls.