Abby Wambach

Date of Birth: June 2, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Abby Wambach is a retired American soccer player, coach, and author, widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time. Born Mary Abigail Wambach on June 2, 1980, in Rochester, New York, she grew up in a large, athletic family and quickly developed a passion for soccer. Wambach attended the University of Florida, where she played for the Florida Gators and led the team to its first NCAA national championship in 1998. Wambach made her debut for the United States women’s national soccer team in 2001 and quickly became known for her scoring prowess, particularly her ability to head the ball into the net. Over her career, she earned 255 caps and scored 184 international goals, making her the second all-time leading scorer in international soccer history, behind Canada’s Christine Sinclair. She played in four FIFA Women’s World Cups and two Olympic Games, winning two Olympic gold medals (2004, 2012) and a World Cup title in 2015. Wambach retired from professional soccer in 2015 and has since become an influential advocate for gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and other social issues. She is also a best-selling author and motivational speaker.

5 Interesting Facts about Abby Wambach

1. Abby Wambach scored the winning goal in overtime against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a moment widely regarded as one of the greatest in women’s soccer history.

2. She was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2012, becoming the first American woman to win the award in a decade.

3. Wambach is openly gay and married author and activist Glennon Doyle in 2017.

4. She made a cameo appearance in the 2018 film “Ocean’s 8.”

5. Wambach was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2019.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Abby Wambach

1. “I’ve never scored a goal in my life without getting a pass from someone else.”

2. “You must not only have competitiveness but ability, regardless of the circumstance you face, to never quit.”

3. “Failure is not something to be ashamed of; it is something to be powered by.”

4. “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”

5. “Make failure your fuel.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Abby Wambach’s net worth was estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Abby Wambach does not have biological children, but she is a stepmother to the three children of her wife, Glennon Doyle, from Doyle’s previous marriage.