She retires still holding the record at a whopping 184. In a game against South Korea, not only did Wambach break Mia Hamm's longstanding record (158) for most international goals by any soccer player, she did so by dropping a hat trick. #nojoke /g1VISFrt- Abby Wambach Octo2013: Breaking Mia's record
ABBY WAMBACH STAPLED FREE
So chipotle today told me I was getting a gold card that I get free burritos for life. Wambach was granted the ultimate sign of respect when Chipotle gifted her with the coveted gold card, granting her FREE BURRITOS FOR LIFE. Sure, there are other things on this list that might be more important in soccer history, but whatever. We chat to Abby Wambach winner of the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year 2012 at last night's #ballondor Gala - Janu2012: Chipotle gold card She edged out teammate Alex Morgan and Brazilian star Marta for the trophy. soccer, Wambach finally earned the most prestigious honor in the sport: the FIFA World Player of the Year. If you don't understand why, you should probably just watch it.Īfter more than a decade with the national team and multiple honors with U.S. In a poll conducted by FIFA before the 2015 Women's World Cup, fans named it the best moment in tournament history. 20's heroics that are best remembered from the game. The team advanced to the semis during penalty kicks, but it was No. Tied in the 122th minute with Brazil in their World Cup quarterfinal showdown, Wambach did what she does best and headed a crossed ball from Megan Rapinoe into the net for a crucial goal. She continued playing like it was no big deal. But instead of being taken off the field and stitched up, she bravely opted to have her injury stapled ON THE FIELD. Unless you want to watch every highlight from the 1-0 win, skip ahead to the 3:42 mark.ĭuring a World Cup qualifier against Mexico, Wambach had a collision with another player and blood starting pouring from a wound on her head. While playing in a friendly against Canada in her hometown of Rochester, New York, Wambach nabbed her 100th international goal in front of an adoring crowd. Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images 2009: Keeping it 100 Less than a year after falling in the semifinal at the Women's World Cup, her first with the team, Wambach's header in the 112th minute of the gold-medal game against Brazil help lift the squad to a 2-1 victory and the top spot on the podium. says playing at Florida prepared her for the #USWNT: /YXVty1yF1S- NCAA J2004: Olympic gold medal Wambach notched 19 goals and 12 assists in 26 games during the championship season. Considered the top recruit in the nation, she proved exactly why during a win over legendary powerhouse North Carolina in the title game. 1998: NCAA titleīecause she's Abby Wambach and winning is what she does, a then-18-year-old helped lead Florida to its only national championship as a freshman. 16, a friendly against China, we take a look back at 10 incredible moments from her amazing career, on and off the field. Abby Wambach retired from soccer on Tuesday, announcing she would walk away from the game after an incredible 14 years with the national team.
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