If you want to find out more about famous women's soccer players, read this article. It will give you an overview of the greatness of Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, Marta Vieira da Silva, and Homare Sawa. These women, despite their youth, have had a tremendous impact on the sport. These women are amazing! There are many more! Surprised to find out that some of these women are also well-known for other things than soccer?
Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach, an American soccer player, is one of the most accomplished athletes of her generation. Her career highlights include two Olympic golds medals, a Women’s World Cup champion and 184 goals. However, her fame has also come with its share of problems, including an addiction to painkillers and alcohol. Let's take a closer look at her most significant achievements.
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd is one the most well-known female soccer players. She was born in Delran and played soccer alongside Turkish boys when she was a little girl. She has also been involved in softballs, swimming, basketball and golf. She is the daughter of Stephen and Ashley, a brother and sister. After graduating from Delran High School, she attended Rutgers University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies. She married her high school sweetheart, Brian Hollins, in November 2016, and still lives in South Jersey.
Marta Vieira da Silva
Marta Vieira da Silva plays professional Brazilian football. She was born on the 19th of February 1986. She plays forward for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL, and the Brazilian National Team. Six times she has been named FIFA World Player Of The Year, five consecutively. Marta is the all-time top goal scorer in the history the sport. Marta is still controversial despite her incredible achievement and continues to face many controversies.
Homare sawa
Homare Sawa, an ex-professional Japanese footballer, became one the most famous midfielders of all time with a career that spanned nearly twenty years. Sawa, who was born June 6, 1978, has played various positions in the Japan national team's football team. With 205 caps, Sawa is considered to be one of the best female footballers. Sawa earned local fame playing for the INAC Kobe Leonessa as well the Nippon TV Beleza. Her popularity soared during the 2011 World Cup. She scored a triple and led the Japanese to a Silver medal.
Vivianne Miedema
Vivianne Miedema became the Dutch senior team's first player in September 2013. Her 60 goals made her the second highest-scoring player in the league's history. Her impressive career has seen her play for a number of different clubs in the Netherlands, including Heerenveen. She scored 24 goals in the same number of games at the 2012/13 UEFA Women's European Championship. She played in 2013/14 for the second-placed side in the BeNe League, scoring 41 goals in just 26 matches. Despite her efforts, she did not make it to the Ballon d'Or Finalists or FIFPRO World XI.
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe excels at pitching and is a strong advocate to equality and social injustice. She supports the "taking the knee" campaign against racial injustice and has sparred on Twitter with President Donald Trump. In September 2016, she sat down at the national anthem while playing against Thailand. After the 2016 Olympics her kneeling during national anthem was a reason she was kicked out of the team.
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Morgan Carrasco, an American professional soccer player, plays as a striker. She also captains the San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (the highest level in women's soccer in the United States). She also plays for the United States' women's team. Morgan is the daughter to a successful soccer player. Since she was young, Morgan has been involved in the community and has played soccer most of her adult life.
Julie Rodman
New Zealand and Australia are hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup. This is also the year for the 2024 Olympics. The USA has to qualify for both of these events via the CONCACAF W Championship. They must win the CONCACAF Women's Championship to be eligible for the Olympic qualifier. Rodman is not the only woman's soccer star who has won the Olympics.