description Mia Hamm Overview
A pioneering figure in American women's soccer, Mia Hamm played forward for the United States national team and helped bring the sport to a wider audience. Her international career lasted seventeen years and included two FIFA Women's World Cup titles. She earned 276 international appearances and scored 158 international goals, rather than the 157 caps given in the original description. Hamm combined attacking pace with an ability to create opportunities for teammates.
Her influence came through both her own performances and her place in a team whose success increased the visibility of women's football. For aspiring forwards, her career provides examples of movement and cooperation within an attack. Fans of the women's game can also follow her story as part of the growth of international competition and the increasing recognition of female players.
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How many goals and caps did Mia Hamm have for the United States?
Mia Hamm finished her U.S. national team career with 158 goals in 276 appearances. She played for the national team from 1987 to 2004.
Which World Cups did Mia Hamm win?
Hamm won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991 and 1999 with the United States. The 1999 final against China at the Rose Bowl became one of the defining moments in U.S. women's soccer.
Did Mia Hamm win Olympic gold?
Yes, Hamm won Olympic gold medals in 1996 in Atlanta and 2004 in Athens. She also won Olympic silver at the 2000 Sydney Games.
What club did Mia Hamm play for professionally?
Hamm played for the Washington Freedom in the Women's United Soccer Association from 2001 to 2003. Before that, she starred in college soccer for North Carolina, where the Tar Heels dominated the NCAA.
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