Name: Abby WambachSport: Soccer
Position: Forward
Height: 5’11”
Current Residence: Hermosa Beach, Calif.
College: University of Florida
- 2012 Olympic Games, Gold
- 2004 Olympic Games, Scored a header in extra time against Brazil in the final to give Team USA the gold medal
- Helped the Florida Gators to the NCAA Final Four in her senior year
- Led NCAA Division I in points per game and goals per game
- Two-time U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award winner
- Three-time WPS All-Star
Fun Facts: Abby has an English bulldog named Kingston who can ride a skateboard ... Burrito bowls are her favorite thing to eat ... She is the youngest of seven children ... Loves her coffee and newspapers in the morning ... Loves to mountain bike and be outdoors
Learn more:
US Soccer
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10 Moments That Defined The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Chrös McDougall July 10, 2018
Look back on the team’s biggest milestones on the anniversary of the 1999 World Cup.
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Team USA At The ESPYs: The Celebration In 21 Photos
July 13, 2017
Biles, Phelps, Durant, Westbrook were among nine U.S. Olympic/Paralympic winners.
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Red, White & Trending: Feb. 17-23
Jamie MacDonald Feb. 24, 2017
In Paris, Michael Phelps returns to the pool; in Los Angeles, Shannon Miller hints at a feud; Sanya Richards-Ross makes the most of social media for her boy-or-girl celebration party; Abby Wambach has an announcement of her own; LeBron James walks down memory lane 15 years later; Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione walk down a miraculous memory lane 37 years later; Carli Lloyd reveals an obsession; Sam Mikulak reveals, in gory detail, what a shredded achilles looks like; women’s bobsledders make the most of a day on the … sand; Alicia (Sacramone) Quinn makes the most of a grueling 37 minutes; Becca Meyers mugs with her pup and more.
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Red, White & Trending: Dec. 16-22
Jamie MacDonald Dec. 23, 2016
Gifts that keep on giving for Tim Morehouse, an elf crashes USA Diving’s Winter Nationals, Lindsey Vonn and Lexi Thompson show off in the gym, Ronda Rousey keeps social media buzzing, Laurie Hernandez takes emoji status, it’s a daughter’s world for basketball stars Scottie Pippen and Kobe Bryant, Rowdy Gaines earns a broadcasting honor, Tatyana McFadden earns a sunny vacation, Felicia Zhang earns a study break, Team USA’s glad tidings and Simone Manuel on why this is the best time of the year (hint: donuts).
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Red, White & Trending: Sept. 9-15
Jamie MacDonald Sept. 16, 2016
NFL and MLB teams honor Team USA, Sydney Leroux’s newborn Cassius Cruz Dwyer and his bassinet-mate pooch are ready to blow up timelines, swimming stars set off for the trip of a lifetime, two skiing stars find two ways to cover the snow and more.
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Relive The Moment: U.S. Women's National Team Captures Gold In London
July 15, 2016
Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd helped propel the U.S. to a 2-1 victory over Japan.
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Red, White & Trending: July 8-14
Jamie MacDonald July 15, 2016
The G.O.A.T. edition: Another side of living legends Abby, Kobe, Serena, Hope and TD as they made headlines, rallying around Scott Hamilton's CARES Foundation, why track trials were trending on Twitter, Justin Timberlake's Team USA blessing, Hannah Teter tames Tahoe's wake (in a pirate hat), gripping gymnastics drama plays out in real time on Twitter, Boomer Phelps' Instagram takeover and J.J. Watt predicts greatness for Simone Biles.
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Red, White & Trending: May 13-19
Jamie MacDonald May 20, 2016
Tim Howard offers a heartfelt goodbye to his adopted overseas home, sportsmanship and shock after USA Triathlon's Rio qualifying, Polina Edmunds' merry month keeps getting better, Abby Wambach earns a lofty title (hint: Dr.), bobsledding wind tunnel shenanigans, Serena selfie shenanigans, Tatyana McFadden's autograph marathon, Charlie Houchin catches croquet fever and more.
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Red, White & Trending: March 25-31
Jamie MacDonald April 01, 2016
Water polo WNT paves Road to Rio with funny socks, Gracie Gold warms up for worlds success by shopping, Ali Krieger keeps an eye on Darth Vader at the White House, Michael Phelps throws a baby shower, Hannah Teter readies for spring with an intense workout, a constellation of inspiring women's stars appears in Rancho Mirage, and more.
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Red, White & Trending: Jan. 8-14
Jamie MacDonald Jan. 15, 2016
A little love from self-proclaimed-weirdo Shawn Johnson's fiance, Mikaela Shiffrin's comeback puts an emphasis on "back," Skylar Diggins gives back, Team USA gymnasts (and their abs) rock Rio and more.
