Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm’s illustrious career spans from 1987 to 2004. As a cornerstone of the USWNT. She secured two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA Women’s World Cup championships. Her collegiate years at North Carolina Tar Heels were equally stellar. Particularly, her culminating in four consecutive NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championships.
Her ranking underscores Hamm’s impact on the field. Hamm is the third-most-capped player in USWNT history. With 276 international appearances and the record for most career assists at 144. She made history as the first woman inducted into the World Football Hall of Fame. Beyond her playing career, Hamm co-founded the Women’s United Soccer Association, shaping the landscape of women’s soccer. Her ongoing contributions through various soccer organizations and advocacy efforts continue to shape and elevate women’s sports globally.
