Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm-Garciaparrais a retired American professional association football player and two time olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup winner. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm held the record for international goals, more than any other player, male or female, in the history of soccer, until 2013 when fellow American Abby Wambach scored her 159th goal to break...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth17 March 1972
CitySelma, AL
CountryUnited States of America
Many people say Im the best womens soccer player in the world. I dont think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.
Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.
It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.
I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.
The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.
I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.
Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.
I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.
I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age; I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible.
I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.
Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.