Rose Namajunas — MMA
Affectionately known as “Thug Rose”, Rose Namajunas has etched her name in the annals of mixed martial arts. Associated with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), she has previously reigned over the women’s strawweight division.
As of February 2020, she held the second position in UFC’s women’s strawweight and sixth in UFC’s women’s pound-for-pound rankings. With her former UFC heavyweight fiancé and sparring partner, Pat Barry, Namajunas continues her fighting odyssey from Colorado.
Carli Lloyd — Soccer
With a universal acclaim for her soccer prowess, Carli Lloyd’s lifelong passion for the sport has grown from a childhood fascination to an illustrious career. Inspired by the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup’s inaugural U.S. match, she aspired to play for the national team.
Today, she represents Sky Blue FC in the National Women’s Soccer League as an agile midfielder and wears the colors of the United States women’s national soccer team on an international scale. Her treasure trove of accolades includes two Olympic golds, two FIFA Women’s World Cup wins, the FIFA Player of the Year award twice, and a triad of Olympian recognitions.