Women Warriors
Honoring Women Who Fought Their Way to Greatness

Mia Hamm- Famous Woman Soccer Player
Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm was born on March 17, 1972, in Selma, Alabama. Mia is one of the most famous women soccer players in the world. She used to be on the United States' Women's Soccer Team. Hamm’s position in soccer was a forward.
Mia Hamm
Hamm played for the U.S. national team when she was only 15 years old. In 1997, her brother Garret died. Mia felt a great deal of pain because he was one of her heroes.
Mia Hamm
She did not quit soccer and tried to get beyond the pain, but she still thinks of him often. Mia Hamm has led the United States Women’s soccer team to a gold medal in the Olympics. She has received many awards for being the best woman’s soccer player. Mia Hamm retired from soccer with one hundred fifty-eight goals.
“You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again.”-Mia Hamm
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http://www.miafoundation.org/
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