Tag: Mia Hamm Quotes

Mia Hamm is a retired American soccer legend widely regarded as one of the greatest female players in history. Born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, 1972, in Selma, Alabama, she played as a forward for the U.S. national team from 1987 to 2004.

Hamm led the U.S. to FIFA Women’s World Cup titles in 1991 and 1999, plus Olympic gold in 1996 and 2004 (silver in 2000). She once held the world record for international goals (158) and U.S. records for assists (144).

She wrote a book Go For the Goal, encouraging people to go for their dreams.