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Abby Wambach

Abby Wambach
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Abby Wambach is a retired soccer player who is considered one of the greatest female footballers of all time. Born on June 2, 1980, in Rochester, New York, Wambach had a prolific career playing for the United States Women's National Soccer Team. She won two Olympic gold medals and was a key player in the team's victories at the 2015 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Wambach retired in 2015 as the leading goal scorer in international soccer history with 184 goals. Off the field, she is known for her advocacy work for gender equality in sports.