What was supposed to be a joyous celebration of Abby Wambach’s legendary career proved historic for a second reason as the U.S. lost 1-0 to China at home. This loss ended the World Cup winners’ 24-match unbeaten streak overall and astonishing 104-match unbeaten streak at home. Their last home loss was in November 2004 to Denmark, just three years after Wambach made her international debut.
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Abby Wambach thinks U.S. should sack Klinsmann and stop using “foreign” players
Just before playing her final match for the U.S. national team, Abby Wambach has proven that she might have a future as Donald Trump’s running mate.
Appearing on the Bill Simmons podcast, Wambach, who has scored more international goals than any other person to ever play the game (184), shared her thoughts on the problems with the U.S. men’s team.
Abby Wambach thinks referee “purposefully” booked Rapinoe and Holiday in U.S. win over Colombia
The United States beat Colombia 2-0 in the Women’s World Cup round of 16. But that’s just the rug that all the dirt was swept under.
Behind the scenes of FIFA 16 with the stars of the U.S. women’s team, plus the full PES 2016 trailer
With the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo days away, more information is coming out about the next installments of the football video games that will consume your life.
Abby Wambach scores while Ireland goalkeeper checks on injured teammate
The United States played Ireland in preparation for the Women’s World Cup (which begins next month) and the match’s first goal contained several valuable lessons. Late in the first half, Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn attempted to clear a U.S. corner kick, but ended up blasting the defender at the post in the face. This prevented an own goal, but the force of the impact compelled goalkeeper Niamh Reid-Burke to check on her injured teammate.