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Mia Hamm
Helping make the United States a leading force in women’s football.
World Cups · Olympic gold
- Born
- 17 March 1972
- Birthplace
- Selma, United States
More people
Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm is an American former forward whose international career spanned four World Cups.
Early life
Military family
Moved frequently during childhood.
College
Played at the University of North Carolina.
Career
- 1987
National debut
Joined the senior United States team as a teenager.
- 1990s
International success
Became a leading scorer and public face of the team.
- 2001–2004
Professional league
Played for Washington Freedom before retirement.
Achievements
World Cups
Won both tournaments with the United States.
Olympic gold
Won two Olympic titles.
FIFA award
Won consecutive world player honours.
Beyond football
Foundation
Supports bone-marrow transplant awareness and opportunities for girls in sport.
Legacy
Helped expand the visibility of women’s professional football.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Johnmaxmena ( talk )John Mena. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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