Like many American athletes, it was in her university team that Wambach began to make a name for herself. The best goalscorer and passer in the history of the University of Florida, she was logically recruited in 2002 by the Washington Freedom and became a professional player. Her popularity grew worldwide with the success of the national team. For 15 years, Wambach made history in the United States. She won the 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games and the 2015 World Cup. The striker even became the all-time leading scorer in the history of international football, with 184 goals, all genders mixed. Thanks to her performances in clubs and national team, she was elected 6 times American soccer player of the year and won the FIFA Women's Player of the Year Award in 2012. A true leader on the field, she has made her discipline a flagship of the women's cause and has always worked for the recognition of her sport.