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Fire Up Through Football | Hali Long | TEDxXavierSchool

A key player since her debut in 2016, she played a vital role in the team’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup semifinal finish and was part of the starting lineup in the Philippines’ 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup debut. A former collegiate athlete at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Hali has channeled her heritage, discipline, and leadership into building a legacy for Philippine women’s football. Her talk reflects on how football has shaped her identity, fueled her leadership, and continues to ignite her drive to uplift others through sport. Hali Long is a Filipino-American footballer and team captain who plays center-back for Kaya–Iloilo and the Philippines women’s national team. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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