Skull Session: Soccer Star Abby Wambach Breaks Down Her Header
With concussions a hot topic in sports, soccer players may be reticent to head the ball. But not U.S. star Abby Wambach, the world’s all-time leading international scorer (178 goals and counting), who has notched 75 goals with her noggin. To minimize risk, the 5-foot-11 …
Abby Wambach Knows Why FIFA Turned Down Free Grass Fields
Giving up and moving on are two very different things. With that in mind, here are two facts I know about Abby Wambach. She does not like to: 1. Give up (Exhibit A: Her header in stoppage time versus Brazil in the now legendary 2011 Women’s World …
Glamour: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team: What Success Looks Like Now
When they take the field at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada starting June 6, the U.S. Women’s Soccer team—including (pictured below, from left) captain Christie Rampone, 39, and players Sydney Leroux, 25, Christen Press, 26, Abby Wambach, 34, and Morgan Brian, 22—is favored …
The Big Score Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan Revealed on ‘American Idol’
U.S. women’s soccer stars Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan continued their national domination tour on Wednesday night with an appearance on “American Idol.” While the talented duo didn’t sing or even provide background dancing for any of the remaining contestants — insert sadface emoji here …