Meet the Spouses of the Top 30 Women Athletes

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Brandi Chastain is a world-renowned soccer star. As a two-time World Cup champion, she’s known for her bold personality and controversial choices. For instance, she’s probably best known for stripping her jersey after making the winning kick for the ‘99 Women’s World Cup. Her husband, Jerry Smith, told People, "She lives life on the edge and does whatever she does with passion” after the iconic display, apparently not minding.

Brandi Chastain and Jerry Smith

Chastain married soccer coach Jerry Smith in 1996 and have upheld their marriage since then. They first met while Chastain was a student at Santa Clara University while Smith coached, and the rest is history. The couple share a son, Jaden, as well as a son, Cameron, from Smith’s previous relationship.

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