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How Sophia Bush Is Supporting Partner Ashlyn Harris’ New Career

Ashlyn Harris exclusively told E! News how her partner Sophia Bush has been there for her amid the launch of her new podcast, Wide Open.

By Kristina Behr, Will Reid Feb 26, 2025 3:00 PMTags
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Ashlyn Harris is scoring new goals with a little help from Sophia Bush.

Following her retirement from professional soccer in 2022, the athlete is tackling a new project with the launch of her iHeart Women’s Sports podcast Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris—and she’s got her partner of more than a year firmly in her corner as she kicks off the new endeavor.

“She supports me so much,” Ashlyn told E! News of the One Tree Hill alum in an exclusive interview. “She has done podcasting and been in the entertainment space for so long, and she has continued to encourage me to be a little more forward-facing after my soccer career ended.”

And the two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champ—who split from ex-wife Ali Krieger in September 2023 before being romantically linked to Sophia the following month—intends to record a sit-down with the Chicago P.D. actress sometime in the future.

“I think Sophia will for sure be on the show,” Ashlyn teased. “I think that will be something we do when the time is right.”

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Fortunately for the soccer star, she’s had lots of support from her inner circle while launching the show, which drops new episodes every Monday.

“I've really had a great deal of support with the people that love me the most to encourage me to continue doing this,” she went on, “and I'm grateful for that, because it has really been such a beautiful journey through such a hard season of divorce and retirement.”

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As for Sophia—who settled her divorce from ex-husband Grant Hughes in December—she previously shared how much she’s loving life thanks to her own support system, including Ashlyn.

“It was a journey to get here but I'm happier than ever and that is something I cherish,” she told E! News in April 2024. “I think one of the reasons for that is all of the incredible women in my life.”

Keep scrolling to see some of Ashlyn and Sophia’s best photos together.

Pride Month Selfie

The two marked the end of their first Pride Month as a couple in June 2024 with this adorable selfie shared by the soccer star.

Cannes Selfie

While attending the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, the soccer star posted this selfie with the One Tree Hill alum and basketball player Sue Bird.

Summer Celebration

In July 2023, the pair attended a watch party in Los Angeles for the FIFA Women's World Cup. 

Cheers

The duo was photographed cheering alongside Michelle Akers and Linda Gancitano.

Art Basel Beauties

While attending Art Basel in December 2023, Michelle Tillou shared this Instagram photo with Ashlyn and Sophia.

Award Season Style

The duo struck a pose with Eric McCormack at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in March 2024.

Group Shot

The pair also spent time with Stephanie Nguyen and Bobby Berk at the star-studded gathering.

Red Carpet Debut

Ashlyn and Sophia made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April 2024.

Late Night

Following the dinner, the couple cozied up at an after-party at the Swiss ambassador's residence.

City of Love

Sophia and Ashlyn enjoyed a romantic trip to Paris in May 2024.

Say Oui

The Chicago P.D. actress captioned this cozy-looking snapshot from a May 2024 Paris trip, "Happiness looks goo on you, baby."

J'Adore Paris

Sophia also shared this group pic from their trip to Paris in May 2024.

Holiday Travels

In fact, Ashlyn and Sophia love Paris so much they said bonjour to the city once again in December 2024.

Celebrating the Oscars

The athlete and the actress watched the 2025 Oscars at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 2025 Academy Awards viewing party.

Romantic Getaway

The couple enjoyed a trip to the mountains in May 2025.

A Night at the Gala

Dance on over to see this photo Ashlyn and Sophia took at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in May 2025.

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