If you want to find out more about famous women's soccer players, read this article. This article will provide a brief overview of Abby Wambach's greatness, Marta Vieira da Silva and Marta Lloyd. These women, even though they are only 20 years old, have made a big impact on the sport. Take a look at their achievements! There are many more! Some of these women made a name outside of soccer, which might surprise some.
Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach, an American soccer player, is one of the most accomplished athletes of her generation. Her career highlights include two Olympic golds medals, a Women’s World Cup champion and 184 goals. However, her fame has also come with its share of problems, including an addiction to painkillers and alcohol. We look closer at some her most notable accomplishments.
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd is one of the most well-known women's soccer players. She was born in Delran and played soccer alongside Turkish boys when she was a little girl. She also played basketball, softball, swimming, and golf. She is the sister of Stephen and Ashley. After attending Delran High School she attended Rutgers University. She earned her Bachelor in Science in Exercise Science. Brian Hollins was her high school sweetheart and she still lives in South Jersey.
Marta Vieira da Silva
Marta Vieira da Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer. She was born in 1986 on 19 February. She plays forward for the Orlando Pride of the NWSL and for the Brazilian national team. She has been named FIFA World Playerof the Year six times and five of those consecutively. Marta is now the most prolific goal scorer ever in the history and evolution of the sport. Marta, despite her extraordinary achievement, continues to be controversial and is subject to many controversies.
Homare Sawa
Former Japanese professional footballer Homare Sawa became one of the most feared midfielders in history with a career that spanned nearly two decades. Sawa, who was born on 6 September 1978, played at a variety of positions for the Japan national team. In fact, she is considered one of the greatest female footballers ever, having earned 205 caps. Sawa was a player for the Nippon TV Beleza as well as the INAC Kobe Leonessa. This earned her local fame. After scoring a hattrick, Sawa was a household name and won the silver medal for Japan in the 2011 World Cup.
Vivianne Miedema
Vivianne Miedema was the Dutch national team's senior debutant in September 2013. She had scored 60 goals for her nation by June 5, 2019. This made her the second-highest goal scorer in league history. She has played for many Dutch clubs, including Heerenveen. She scored 24 goals across all games of the 2012/13 UEFA Women's European Championship. In 2013/14 she was a part of the BeNe League's second team and scored 41 goals in 26 appearances. Despite this, she did not make the Ballon d'Or shortlist or the FIFPRO World XI.
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe has a remarkable pitching ability and is an effective advocate for equality. She's been known to spar with President Donald Trump via Twitter. In September 2016, she kneeled during the national song during a match with Thailand. After the 2016 Olympics, she was removed from the team for kneeling during the anthem again.
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Morgan Carrasco, an American professional soccer player, plays as a striker. She also captains the San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (the highest level in women's soccer in the United States). She is also part of the United States women’s soccer national team. Morgan is the child of a well-respected football player. She has been an active participant in the community since her childhood, and has played soccer all her life.
Julie Rodman
New Zealand and Australia will host the 2023 FIFA World Cup. It is also the 2024 Olympics year. Through the CONCACAF W Championship USA must qualify to both these events. They must win the CONCACAF Women's Championship to be eligible for the Olympic qualifier. Rodman is not the only woman's soccer star who has won the Olympics.