https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3 Sofia Toepfer periods 1and 2 en-us 2017-12-21 13:48:54 UTC 2018-01-29 19:13:07 UTC hello@padlet.com stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217701118 Abby Wambach was the youngest of 7. She had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. At an early age Abby was introduced to sports. When she started playing soccer she was so good that her parents felt she needed to be challenged and decided to sign her up in a boys league. This is when she knew she loved soccer. She continued playing soccer and soon she attended Our Lady of Mercy High School. In High School Abby joined soccer and basketball. Abby was accepted into the University of Florida and decided to drop basketball and concentrate in one sport, soccer. Twice she was recognized with the Southeastern Conference Player of the year award.]]> 2017-12-21 13:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217701118 stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217704436 In 2001, Abby makes the U.S. national women's team. She scored a header goal that saved the game for her team. They won the 2004 Olympics.  Abby scored her first career goal in a 3-0 win over Finland. She was named WUSA (Women's United Soccer Association)  Rookie of the Year, with 10 goals and 10 assists.On August 26, 2003, her childhood dream came true when she was selected to be part of the United States' Women's World Cup roster.  She scored on a leaping header from 10 yards off Kristine Lilly's 112th-minute corner kick to give U.S. 2-1 OT victory over Brazil and Olympic gold.  On Sept 13, 2006: Abby scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Mexico in Rochester, NY. On July 16, 2008; Abby broke her left leg in a 1-0 win over Brazil in San Diego in United States's final tuneup for the Beijing Olympics. Abby missed the Olympics due to this injury.  The USA team won gold.July 19, 2009. Abby scored her 100th goal on 15-yard shot in a 1-0 exhibition to win over Canada in Rochester.Jan. 7, 2012. She was named FIFA World Player of the Year in Zurich, Switzerland. On July 5, 2015; the USA women's team won the world cup. On October 27, 2015; Abby decided to retire with 184 goals, more than any man or woman in international soccer.
 ]]> 2017-12-21 14:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217704436 stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217875743 On October 5, 2013; Abby Wambach married Sarah Huffman.They were married for 3 years and then on October  3, 2016 they divorced. I was disappointed to find out that in April of 2016; Abby was arrested for drunk driving. She said “Those that know me know that I have always demanded excellence from myself. I have let myself and others down. I take full responsibility for my actions. This is all on me. I promise that I will do whatever it takes to ensure that my horrible mistake is never repeated. I am so sorry to my family, friends, fans and those that look to follow a better example.” It was good to hear that from Abby. Even though she is one of the greatest athletes in the world, she is humble enough to accept her faults.
On May 14, 2017; Abby Wambach got married to Glennon Doyle. She now lives in Rochester, New York with her wife. Now retired Abby is fighting for equality. She says “Now that I’ve retired from the soccer field, I’m making it my mission to ensure that all people feel like they have the same rights as anybody else.”]]> 2017-12-22 16:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/217875743 stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219207064  An impressive fact about her is that, “Abby Wambach Day” was announced to be celebrated on 20^th of July. This announcement was made in July 2011 by the mayor of Rochester, New York. It was, indeed a highest degree of honor for any player.  She was also given a key to the New York City. Another impressive fact about her is that, she won 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year Award. It is one of the most prestigious awards in the football game. Most interestingly, she is the fourth ever player to win this award and perhaps the first American player to grab the honor since Mia Hamm (one of Abby Wambachs former teammates) who won this title about a decade ago.]]> 2018-01-08 00:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219207064 stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219208400 "You can't cry when things get a little bit hard. You've just got to push through and know that there's a reason and end to the means."

]]> 2018-01-08 00:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219208400 stoepfer https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219208808 She is worthy of being remembered because she has scored more goals than any other men or woman in international soccer. She has pushed through her tough times and never gave up. She is an amazing soccer player and in my opinion, she is definitely worthy of being remembered as a great contributor to the world of soccer.]]> 2018-01-08 00:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stoepfer/3fbucliiesq3/wish/219208808