What is Abby Wambach’s net worth?
Abby Wambach is an American retired soccer player who has a net worth of $7 million. She has played in four Women’s World Cup tournaments.
Wambach helped the US win gold medals at the 2004 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
She was born on June 2, 1980, in Rochester, New York, as Mary Abigail Wambach.
Abby is the youngest of seven children.
At age 4, Abby began playing soccer.
At age 7, Wambach was put on the boys’ soccer team.
From 1994 to 1998, she attended Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester.
After high school, Abby went to the University of Florida. There, she played for Florida Gators women’s soccer team and set the school and SEC records for most career goals (96).
She earned her first cap for the US in 2001.
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From 2002 to 2003, Wambach played for Washington Freedom.
In 2003, she led Washington Freedom in the Founders Cup win. Abby netted both goals for Freedom and was selected Most Valuable Player of Founders Cup III.
Broken Leg
Abby broke her left leg in the USA’s final tune-up for the 2008 Olympics during a match with Brazil.
“I put my heart and soul into this game every day, but sometimes accidents happen,” she said at the time.
On July 17, 2008, Wambach underwent surgery to repair her broken leg.
In April 2009, she was voted WPS Player of the Week. Abby had two goals in Washington Freedom’s win over FC Gold Pride. “At the end of the day, it’s about scoring goals,” Wambach said after the match.
In July 2009, Abby scored her 100th international goal.
In 2011, Wambach finished 3rd in the voting for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year.
Won FIFA Women’s Player of the Year
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In early January 2013, Wambach was voted the Fifa Women’s World Player of the Year at the Ballon d’Or gala in Zurich.
“It’s humbling to know that the majority think you are one of the best in the world,” she said.
Abby received 20.67 percent of the overall votes.
From 2013 to 2014, Wambach played for Western New York Flash.
In March 2015, she decided not to play in the 2015 National Women’s Soccer League season to focus on the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
In July 2015, Abby helped the US team defeat Japan and win the 2015 FIFA World Cup.
On October 27, 2015, Wambach and the US women’s national soccer team were honored at the White House. “Playing like a girl means being the best,” Barack Obama said during his speech.
Retirement
Abby Wambach #20 of the United States waves to fans as she walks off the field following the women’s soccer match against China at University of Phoenix Stadium – @Getty
Wambach decided to retire from soccer at the end of 2015.
At the time, Abby was the sport’s highest all-time international goal scorer (184 goals) for both women and men.
“In my retirement, I’ve learned that what I gained on the field in terms of self-esteem is priceless, and then now, I find myself doing things that I just experience joy,” Abby said for Today in a 2021 interview. “I think, especially women, we forget to have fun. And so if you are struggling to figure out how to get out, how to be active, don’t worry about the word sport if that scares you.”
Arrested for DUI
In April 2016, Wambach was arrested on a DUI charge. Police stopped her after she ran a red light at Taylor Street and Southwest 13th Avenue.
“I take full responsibility for my actions,” Wambach wrote on her Facebook after release. “This is all on me.”
Book
Abby Wambach attends the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest – @Getty
On September 13, 2016, Wambach published the book – “Forward: A Memoir.”
In her book, Wambach detailed her journey from a girl in Rochester to a world-class athlete.
NYC Marathon
In 2021, Wambach completed the NYC Marathon in 3:44:25.
Her goal to finish the marathon was four hours.
“It was incredible,” she later tweeted.
Wife
In October 2013, Abby Wambach married her first wife, Sarah Huffman, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
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The two divorced in 2016.
In February 2017, Abby announced her engagement to Glennon Doyle, an American author and the founder of Together Rising.
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In May 2017, Abby Wambach married Glennon Doyle Melton.
Height
5’11”
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Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach walk the pink carpet ahead of a game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC – @Getty
Net Worth
So, how much is Abby Wambach worth?
Wambach accrued most of her wealth from her career as a professional soccer player.
After retiring, Abby joined Gatorade’s women’s advisory board.
She has her own Barbie. The doll is part of Barbie’s “Shero” Collection.
She’s the author of “Wolfpack” and “Forward.”
In July 2008, Wambach partnered with MVP Health Care. “It’s easy to promote their programs,” Wambach said in a press release. She added: “It makes me feel like I’m promoting part of who I am.”
Wambach is also an investor in Angel City FC. The team is based in LA.
In 2021, Wambach and her wife bought a property in LA’s Hermosa Beach neighborhood for $6.5m.
In 2016, Abby inked a multiyear contract to serve as an analyst for ESPN.
Therefore, Abby Wambach has an estimated net worth of $7 million.
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