After 14 years, 255 matches, 184 goals, two olympic gold medals, a womens world cup title and countless memorable moments, abby wambach retires today as one of the greatest athletes of alltime. In 20, wambach s biography was the focus of a onehour espn documentary, abby head on. We may never see another goal quite like abby wambach s incredible header in usas womens world cup quarterfinal match against brazil. Wambach is the united states alltime leading scorer with 183. In retirement, she has campaigned for hillary clinton for president. When soccer champion abby wambach retired last year, she left behind a towering legacy 15 years with the u. Abby wambach made the most of her last match before a little rest and relaxation. On tuesday, american soccer hero abby wambach announced her retirement from the game. All together, she played in 29 matches and scored 22 goals at these five. May 11, 2015 users have voted abby wambach s memorable equaliser at the death for the usa against brazil at the fifa womens world cup germany 2011 as the best goal in the history of the womens world cup.
Usa womens world cup players reenact amazing abby wambach. The twoway when the worlds topscoring international soccer player takes to the field wednesday, it will be for the last time. She finishes her career with 184 goals in 252 appearances for the u. A bby wambach is a twotime olympic gold medalist and fifa world cup champion. Jul 10, 2012 all credit to ynterstella for actually filming this from the stands raw video link below. Soccer star abby wambach pleaded guilty tuesday to a single count of driving under the influence of intoxicants,cbs affiliate koin. Users have voted abby wambach s memorable equaliser at the death for the usa against brazil at the fifa womens world cup germany 2011 as the best goal in the history of the womens world cup. Jul 10, 2011 after a hard fought match and questionable officiating. Jul 14, 2011 abby wambach, the skillful forward for the u. Edmonton, alberta abby wambach announced on sunday that the current womens world cup will be the last of her glittering career.
Abby wambachs new life after drug, alcohol rock bottom. Soccer star abby wambach elected to athletic hall of fame. Abby wambach scores 122nd minute goal against brazil by graham macaree watch as abby wambach scores a lastminute equalising goal against brazil in the usas quarter final match in the. Mary abigail wambach abby was born on june 2, 1980, in rochester, new york. Abby wambach of usa scores her goal during the fifa womens world cup. List of international goals scored by abby wambach wikipedia. You know, they have a tendency to sometimes, you know, go down and writhe in pain and waste time, the. Jul 11, 2011 america, i present to you the beautiful game. Abby wambach is a soccer icon, speaker, new york times best seller and activist for equality and inclusion. Abby wambach middle celebrates after scoring a goal against mexico with teammates mia hamm left and kristine lilly in 2003.
Sinclair, who turned 36 on june 12, is now just three goals from surpassing retired american abby wambachs world record of 184 goals. Rich lamgetty images international soccers alltime leading scorer has confirmed she plans to go for her third gold medal. Wambach has played in four world cups and two olympics. Abby wambach retires before rio olympics olympictalk nbc. Fifa players of the year the irreplaceable abby wambach. Oct 27, 2015 on tuesday, american soccer hero abby wambach announced her retirement from the game. The same year, she appeared in the espn documentary series, nine for ix. Double olympic gold medalist, fifa womens world cup champion, and the 2012 fifa world player of the year. Abby wambach scores 122nd minute goal against brazil by graham macaree watch as abby wambach scores a lastminute equalising goal. Apr 09, 2016 when soccer champion abby wambach retired last year, she left behind a towering legacy 15 years with the u. She won gold medals at the 2004 and 2012 olympics, but. Abby wambach as she played her last game for team usa, t. Infantino congratulates canadas sinclair for goals record. Terms of service privacy policy cookie policy downloads.
The team eventually progressed to the world cup final. Abby wambach s amazing last second goal vs brazil duration. Abby wambach profile and statistics provides you with nationality, date of birth, height, weight, career path transfers and total goals scored. It was pretty special, you know, i mean not to mention its against brazil. After winning the womens world cup in 2015, abby retired as one of the most dominant players in the history of womens soccer.
An activist for equality and inclusion, abby is the author of the new york times bestseller forward. Uswnt brazil extra time rapinoe to wambach goal youtube. To see one of those, you can go back to her most famous strike, the literallybeyondthelastsecond header she scored in the 122nd minute against brazil during the 2011 world cup, sending the match to penalties and the team, eventually, to the final. She is the youngest of seven children and has two very supportive parents. Abby wambach having a ball as she heads to world cup final. Abby wambachs storybook ending to a legendary soccer career. Oct 27, 2015 wambach, international soccers alltime leading scorer, won gold with the u. The united states faced brazil in the semifinals in what would become a. United states striker abby wambach, the worlds alltime leading international goalscorer, is set to play the final. The best fan reactions to all usa goals fifa world cup brazil 2014 duration. The nine for ix documentary, the 99ers, in which wambach appeared focused on the success and legacy of the national team squad that won the 1999 fifa womens world cup. Terms of service privacy policy cookie policy downloads contact. Abby wambachs epic goal for the us womens soccer team. Voted as the greatest goal in womens world cup history, wambach rescued team usa with a stunning late header from megan rapinoe.
Abby wambach ties the match literally in the final seconds of the match to send the usa vs brazil match to a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals. Oct 27, 2015 abby wambach is the best known for using her head to win big. Abby wambach aims to play with uswnt in rio olympics fox sports. Users have voted abby wambachs memorable equaliser at the death for the usa against brazil at the fifa womens world cup germany 2011 as the best goal in th. All credit to ynterstella for actually filming this from the stands raw video link below.
Abby wambachs storybook ending to a legendary soccer. The goal forced a 22 tie against brazil, and they went on to. With the united states womens soccer team facing elimination against the elite brazilian team, abby wombach scores an amazing goal. She was the united states leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 womens world cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 olympics. She currently stands as the highest alltime goal scorer for the national team and holds the world record for international goals for both female and male soccer players with 184 goals. Abby wambach retires before rio olympics olympictalk. Win the world cup, change fifa forever i know womens sports will have made it when we start talking about playing like a girl and its a compliment. Abby wambachs amazing last second goal vs brazil youtube. Brazil 2011 wwc quarterfinal by uswntvideos on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Vancouver abby wambach has a theory as to why the u. Oct 27, 2015 relive abby wambach s miracle goal against brazil in 2011 world cup. Wambach scored the equalizer in stoppage time and the americans defeated brazil in a penalty shootout. At the age of four, abby started to play soccer, and after three short games she had scored an extraordinary 27 goals, so she was moved to the more competitive boys league.
Wambach, international soccers alltime leading scorer, won gold with the u. In 20, wambachs biography was the focus of a onehour espn documentary, abby head on. Abby wambach announces 2015 womens world cup will be her last. Uswnt would have more goals if world cup played on grass, not turf. Abby wambach plays in final soccer match for team usa. Abby wambachs goal pushes us to 1st in world cup group. Abby wambach the irreplaceable abby wambach pictures. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Relive abby wambachs miracle goal against brazil in 2011 world cup. Soccer and abby wambach breaking the alltime international goal scoring record, has compiled 100 of abby wambach s goals for the u. Abby wambach is the best known for using her head to win big. Uswnt vs south korea june 20, 20 abby wambachs historical. Relive abby wambachs miracle goal against brazil in 2011.
Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. Dec 16, 2015 voted as the greatest goal in womens world cup history, wambach rescued team usa with a stunning late header from megan rapinoe. We may never see another goal quite like abby wambachs incredible header in usas womens world cup quarterfinal match against brazil. She is soccers alltime goal scorer in the world male or female. I just fiddled with his video, adding commentary and what not. Mary abigail wambach born june 2, 1980 is an american retired soccer player, coach. Users have voted abby wambachs memorable equaliser at the death for the usa against brazil at the fifa womens world cup germany 2011 as the best goal in the history of the womens world cup. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Sep 12, 2016 abby wambach middle celebrates after scoring a goal against mexico with teammates mia hamm left and kristine lilly in 2003. After winning the womens world cup in 2015, abby retired as one of the most dominant players in.
Search, discover and share your favorite abby wambach goal gifs. This week, lets channel our truest identity and storm the valleys together. Abby wambach slams home a header off a magnificent cross. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Abby wambach plays in final soccer match for team usa video. Vancouver, british columbia abby wambach scored late in the first half and the us womens national team went on to beat nigeria 10 on tuesday night for a firstplace finish in its group at. After a hard fought match and questionable officiating.
Dec 15, 2015 abby wambach s soccer career in 8 iconic moments. Jun 21, 2015 edmonton, alberta abby wambach announced on sunday that the current womens world cup will be the last of her glittering career. The goal, a header off a cross from megan rapinoe, came with the americans about 90 seconds from being ousted by brazil. The full pitch soccer academy is designed for players who are serious about reaching their highest potential. Cup players reenact amazing abby wambach goal with jon stewart video. Soccer star abby wambach pleads guilty to duii cbs news. We train players with a variety of goals whether thats moving up to the next age group to playing college or even professional soccer. Abby wambach says she is planning on playing next summer in rio.
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