Abby Wambach

Abby Wambach, a FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, transitioned from a decorated soccer player to a New York Times Best-Selling Author, speaker, and activist for equality. She set program records with 96 goals, 50 assists, and 242 points, earning SEC Freshman of the Year in 1998, SEC Player of the Year in 2000 and 2001, and first-team All-American honors three times (1999, 2000, 2001). Professionally, she was drafted second overall in the 2002 WUSA draft by the Washington Freedom, where she was named WUSA Rookie of the Year in 2002, WUSA All-Star Game MVP in 2002, and MVP of the Founders Cup III in 2003. Wambach’s illustrious international career with the U.S.

In 2019, Wambach was further honored with induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In 2021, Wambach expanded her presence in media by hosting ‘Abby’s Places’ on ESPN+, a series exploring the history and culture of soccer. She continues to be a highly sought-after motivational speaker, championing equality and inclusion, and building on her legacy as a transformative leader beyond the athletic field.