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Amidst the NWSL controversy around the participation of trans players in women's soccer, alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has taken a bold step towards the rise in women's sports. The former Olympic champion has joined the likes of basketball players Magic Johnson and Chris Paul as a member of the National Women's Soccer League advisory board.According to recent reports, Lindsey Vonn has joined the advisory board of the NWSL team Utah Royals FC. Vonn shared the news in back-to-back Instagram stories on her profile.Vonn described how her decision will lead to a rise in women's sport. She wrote in the caption,"I'm honored to have joined the @nwsl Advisory Board, representing @utahroyalsfc. Proud to play a part in building the future of women's sport."Lindsey Vonn is not alone. Celebrities like Hollywood star Elizabeth Banks, former Olympic champion gymnast Alexandra 'Aly' Raisman, basketball legends Magic Johnson, Chris Paul, etc., have also joined the NWSL advisory board. Aly Raisman will serve as an advisory board member for Boston Legacy FC alongside Elizabeth Banks, while Chris Paul has joined Angel City FC alongside former Olympic champion soccer player Julie Foudy.When Lindsey Vonn opened up about an emotional podium moment whilst returning to skiing after six yearsLindsey Vonn at the Team USA Media Summit Ahead Of Milano Cortina 2026 [Image Source: Getty]Lindsey Vonn previously opened up about the emotional moment at the podium when she returned to skiing after six years. Vonn was compelled to retire from alpine skiing in 2019 due to recurring injuries.In a conversation with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon podcast', the former Olympic champion mentioned,"You know this is kind of a crazy comeback. I have a titanium knee. I am forty-one. I already had the record for the oldest Olympic medalist at thirty-three. I think some people were a little bit skeptical of my comeback, but you know, when I got the silver medal at the last World Cup, it was just like the Olympics for me. I did it for myself. I knew I could do it, but so many people said that I couldn't. I proved everyone wrong. I proved myself I could," she said.(2:44 onwards)Lindsey Vonn has secured two podium finishes in international skiing events ever since she returned to alpine skiing in early 2025, following a knee replacement surgery. Vonn aims to compete one last time at the Winter Olympics next year, which will be held in Milan Cortina, Italy.
