Figure timeline
Mary Abigail Wambach is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward. She played for the U.S. women's national soccer team from 2003 to 2015. With 184 international goals, she ranks second on the all-time list of international goals scored by players of any gender. Wambach is a six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, and was named the FIFA World Playe…
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
sports · American soccer player (born 1980) · association football player · podcaster · association football coach · international sportsperson · also Abby Wambach, Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach, Wambach
Born 2 June 1980 · Q233112
91 published statements · 0 followers
See & hear
4 photos
Media from Wikimedia Commons, hotlinked at the source under its own licence — see each file for author and terms.
Live now
Pulling headlines from trusted outlets — this usually takes a few seconds
Checking the wires…
Feed scan
These are live links, not archived citations — they only join the timeline once a collect run verifies and archives them.
Live pulse
Most recent outstanding titles, awards, and quotes
I did that. The goalkeeper made a great save. If it’s on grass, I think it goes in.
85%The GuardianSource
“While we still have more work to do for women’s soccer, after bringing the World Cup back to the United States this summer, I’m feeling extremely optimistic about the future of our sport,”
“I did that. The goalkeeper made a great save. If it’s on grass, I think it goes in.”
“Get numbers up in our attack so we can get crosses off in goalscoring positions, rather than just pumping the ball in the box and hoping for the best. We actually want to have some systematic approach in our attack.”
“You get to analyze the game as it’s going on without being completely transfixed inside of it. “You get to see where things are breaking down, so that when you do get on, you hope that your skill, your talent, will be that thing that can help your team beat with whatever issues we’ve been dealing with.”
Mshale: The 'B S Report' With Abby Wambach And Alex Morgan The Deal (JEJLWPFVOb)
Public attention spiked: 8,024 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.2× the usual 1,119, with 0 article edits.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Public attention spiked: 15,282 Wikipedia readers in one day, 13.7× the usual 1,119, with 7 article edits. Editors noted: CE, added sourced content
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
The New York Times: Abby Wambach
Yahoo! Sports: Abby Wambach surprises Addison Halpern with Gatorade Player of the Year Award
Yahoo: Abby Wambach Opens Up About Her 9 Years of Sobriety: ‘It’s More of a Win Than Any Championship’
Yahoo: Who Is Abby Wambach’s Wife? Glennon Doyle’s Relationship History
Won: Fast Company Queer 50 (2022).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Yahoo! Sports: Abby Wambach gets surprise at finish line after NYC Marathon
NBC Sports: Abby Wambach ready for her first marathon
AOL: The Rush: Abby Wambach on getting richer in retirement, concussions and being forgotten
Wambach began hosting the series "Abby's Places", which is part of the Peyton's Places franchise on ESPN+
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: National Soccer Hall of Fame (2019).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
And as of 2022 they live in Hermosa Beach, California
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: ESPY Icon Award (2016).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
NBC Sports: Abby Wambach to cover Olympics for ESPN
Wambach was arrested by police in Portland, Oregon for driving under the influence of intoxicants
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach's autobiography, titled Forward, was published in 2016.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mattel unveiled an Abby Wambach Barbie doll
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won the FIFA Womens World Cup with USA Women (2015).
Won: Out magazine Athlete of the Year (2015).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: Time 100 Most Influential People (2015).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: FIFA Women's World Cup champion (2015).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Announced that she was sitting out the entire 2015 NWSL season to focus on the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for Seattle Reign FC (2015–2015) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“s World Cup in Canada would be her last World Cup. Because the team”
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Playing her last game on December 16 in New Orleans as part of the United States' 10-game Victory Tour following its win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won National Women's Soccer League Player of the Week (2013).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won National Women's Soccer League Best XI (2013).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2013).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
During the team's season opener against Sky Blue FC
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach was allocated to the National Women's Soccer League club Western New York Flash, in her hometown of Rochester, New York
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach's biography was the focus of a one-hour ESPN documentary, Abby Head On
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joined Western New York Flash in 2013.
Played for Western New York Flash (2013–2014) — 29 appearances, 17 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Became an ambassador for Athlete Ally, a nonprofit organization that seeks to end homophobia and transphobia in sports
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won the FIFA The Best with _Free Agent Soccer (2012).
Won the Soccer Olympics Gold Women with USA Women (2012).
Won: FIFA Women's World Player of the Year (2012).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 2x Olympic gold medalist (2012).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
A new professional women's soccer league was announced in the U
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: FIFA Women's World Cup Silver Ball (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Runner-up: FIFA Women's World Cup (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: FIFA Women's World Cup Bronze Boot (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: ESPY Award for Best Play (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (2011).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Her last-minute goal would be hailed by ESPN as one of the five "biggest" goals in USWNT history
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Freedom relocated to Boca Raton, Florida and were renamed magicJack under new ownership
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for magicJack (2011–2011) — 11 appearances, 9 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Became the first soccer player of any gender to be named Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2010).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
WPS All-Star voting, making her one of two captains for the 2010 WPS All-Star Game
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Her second international match after recovering from her injury
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for Washington Freedom (2009–2010) — 39 appearances, 21 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joined Washington Freedom in 2009.
Third place: 2x FIFA Women's World Cup (2007).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2007).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joined Ajax America Women in 2005.
Won the Soccer Olympics Gold Women with USA Women (2004).
Won: 2x Olympic gold medalist (2004).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2004).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 6x U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2003).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Third place: 2x FIFA Women's World Cup (2003).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach trained with the national team in preparation for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: WUSA Rookie of the Year (2002).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
During a friendly match against Finland in San Jose, California
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach was selected second during the first round of the WUSA draft by the Washington Freedom for the second season of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for magicJack (2002–2004).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for Washington Freedom (2002–2003) — 37 appearances, 23 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joined Washington Freedom in 2002.
Won: 2x First-Team All-American (2001).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 4x First-Team All-SEC (2001).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach set school career records for goals scored (96), assists (50), points (242), game-winning goals (24), and hat tricks (10)
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach's WUSA and collegiate performance earned her a spot at the training camp for the U
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Played for United States women's national soccer team (2001–2015) — 255 appearances, 184 goals.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joined USA Women in 2001.
Won: 2x First-Team All-American (1999).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: NCAA Division I Champion (1998).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Won: 4x First-Team All-SEC (1998).
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Helped the Gators win their first NCAA national championship over the 15-time champion North Carolina Tar Heels
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Was a member of the first American youth soccer team to compete in Beijing, China
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Was named NSCAA Regional Player of the Year, NSCAA State of New York Player of the Year, Gatorade Circle of Champions New York Player of the Year, and cited by USA Today as one of the nation's top 10 recruits
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wambach was sought after by numerous colleges, including top soccer programs at the University of North Carolina, UCLA, the University of Portland, and the University of Virginia
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born 1980-06-02.
Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
You get to analyze the game as it’s going on without being completely transfixed inside of it. “You get to see where things are breaking down, so that when you do get on, you hope that your skill, your talent, will be that thing that can help your team beat with whatever issues we’ve been dealing with.
Connections