Alexandra Elizabeth Sahlen

About

Entrepreneur, social media star, and former professional soccer player and soccer coach. She became best known for playing for the Western New York Flash within the National Women's Soccer League. She was also the club's president. She later became assistant coach for the women's soccer team at Niagara University, which was also her alma matter. 

Before Fame

She played soccer for the Purple Eagles while attending Niagara University from 2000 to 2003. Throughout her college career, she started 55 total matches and totaled 6 goals and 10 assists. In 2003, she was ranked at #20 on Niagara University's all-time scoring list. She also helped lead the Purple Eagles to their first-ever MAAC Championship participation in the year 2003.

Trivia

After retiring from professional soccer, she became a celebrated figure on social media, sharing vlogs, fashion finds, and healthy eating advice with over 370,000 followers on her alexsahlen2 Instagram account. She has also showcased fashion, beauty, nutrition, and fitness content on her blog, Peanut Butter Blondie.

Family Life

She is the daughter of Joe Sahlen, who is the owner of the professional NWS league soccer team on which she played, the Western New York Flash. She married the club's coach, Aaran Lines, and the pair share 2 sons together.

Associated With

She played soccer alongside Brittany Cameron, Ashlyn Harris, and Ali Riley on the Western New York Flash.