Mia Hamm is a retired American soccer player widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of women’s soccer.
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Throughout her illustrious career, Hamm achieved numerous accolades and milestones, solidifying her position as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time and a global icon in the sport.
Mia Hamm announced her retirement on May 14, 2004, effective after the 2004 Athens Olympics. She retired with a record 158 international goals at the age of 32.
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After retiring from professional soccer in 2004, Mia Hamm continued to be involved in the sport as an ambassador, advocate, and coach. Her commitment to promoting and supporting women’s soccer has remained unwavering, and she has been instrumental in advocating for gender equality in sports.
Hamm is a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, a global ambassador for FC Barcelona, and a member of the board of directors of Serie A team A.S. Roma. Hamm, the author of Go For the Goal: A Champion’s Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life, has been in a number of documentaries and television series, including the HBO documentary Dare to Dream: The Story of the United States Women’s Soccer Team.


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