![]() ![]() The team won the World Cup in July, beating Japan 5 - 2 in a memorable final in Canada. On Tuesday, Wambach and her teammates were honored in a White House ceremony. 16 in New Orleans. She'll remain with the team as they continue their World Cup Championship tour, playing four games in December. Wambach's final match with the national team is set for Dec. "She had a drive that was unstoppable," said former Mercy High teammate Kelly Ahern. Wambach is an alumnae of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Brighton, where it was apparent early on that she was a transcendent talent. Wambach scored 142 goals in her high school career, including 34 in 1997 alone. ![]() And we’re delighted that she reached this decision on her own without any pressure from other people. We’ve had such wonderful blessings because of it. “She’s had such a wonderful career, and we’re so, so proud of her," said mother Judy Wambach. ![]() ![]() Soccer, Wambach's 184 goals top any player's international career, ever, and ended her career with a 2015 World Cup win. Abby Wambach announced her retirement Tuesday on the heels of a career that began in Pittsford and ended with her holding world records as one of the best soccer players in history.Īccording to U.S. ![]()
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