Abby Wambach, a soccer fan, is most likely familiar to you. This two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion, and U.S. women's national soccer team captain has been making headlines for a variety of reasons. She has many accolades to her name and is often cited in the media. But what's her position now? What does it take to get her into professional women's soccer?
Abby Wambach won two Olympic gold medals
Abby Wambach was an outstanding player in 2004, scoring 31 and providing 13 assists over 30 games. Athens Olympics 2004, her performance earned her a silver medal. In extra time, she scored the winning goal for Brazil. Abby Wambach is set to play China against her last game on the U.S. team as part of a World Cup triumph tour. Before the World Cup, she stated that she would wait to make an announcement about her Olympic future until after it.
FIFA World Cup Champion
FIFA World Cup Champion Abby Wambach's incredible goal against Brazil on July 20 was one of the most memorable moments in the tournament. The match was tied at 122 minutes. It forced penalties, which the USA won. It was ranked the greatest moment in the tournament by FIFA poll. The American was overcome by joy, and she cried out in joy. Wambach shouted to her teammates, "Score within 10 mins." She then steered the ball to the back of her net.
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Captain
Mary Abigail Wambach is an American soccer player, coach and former member of National Soccer Hall of Fame. She was a sixtime U.S. Soccer Athlete-of-the Year winner. Wambach was a regular player on the U.S. women’s national soccer team from 2003 through 2015. Her first cap came in 2001.
Angel City's Founder
Abby Wambach is the owner of the new women's soccer team. She was born in Rochester and became a global star before she became an Olympian. Wambach is a founding investor, and the first woman ever to hold majority ownership in the NWSL. Wambach's connection with the team began after she attended a Time's Up event and realized there wasn't a women's team in Los Angeles.
Investment in women's soccer
The recent investment in the development of women's soccer is a welcome change. The truth is that a quarter the FIFA member associations don't have a senior female national team. These include even Pakistan, which had never played competitive soccer prior to the 2015 Women's World Cup. Mauritania, which has made more than $100,000 in women’s soccer since 2016, played its first official matches against Spain in July.