Mia Hamm - (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf) by Matt Christopher (Paperback)
About the Book
Mia Hamm is at the top of the list when it comes to soccer stars. When she helped the Olympic team win the gold medal, Hamm astounded the soccer world with her speed, aggressive play, and ability to read the field. Readers will devour every detail of this biography of the world's best women's soccer player.
Book Synopsis
Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in and again in And as a member of the gold medal-winning Olympic team, she played an outstanding final game on a sprained ankle. The holder of the world record for most goals scored in a career, she is the hero of thousands of soccer fans worldwide. Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the b
Mia Hamm facts for kids
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| Full name | Mariel Margaret Hamm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | () March 17, (age 53) | ||
| Place of birth | Selma, Alabama, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in ( m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward, midfielder | ||
| Braddock Road Shooting Stars | |||
| Lake Braddock Bruins | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| – | Washington Freedom | 49 | (28) |
| – | United States | () | |
† Appearances (Goals). | |||
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm (born March 17, ) is an American former professional soccer player, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Hailed as a soccer icon, she played as a forward for the United States national team from to Hamm was the face of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), the first professional women's soccer league in the United States, where she played for the Washington Freedom from to She played college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels and helped the team win four NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship titles.
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Who Is Mia Hamm?
Mia Hamm is largely considered the best female soccer player in history. She played with the U.S. women's national soccer team for 17 years, building one of the biggest fan bases of any American athlete. She won the Women's World Cup in and , and took Olympic gold medals in and Hamm held the record for most international goals scored until June , when her record was broken by fellow American player Abby Wambach.
Early Life and Career
Soccer star Mia Hamm was born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, , in Selma, Alabama. Largely considered the best female soccer player in history, Hamm played with the United States women's national soccer team for 17 years, building one of the biggest fan bases of any American athlete. She was named FIFA's "World Player of the Year" in both and
The daughter of an Air Force pilot, Hamm moved often with her family throughout her childhood and credits her brother, Garrett, for encouraging her in sports. At the age of 15, Hamm was the youngest soccer player to play for the national team. Hamm attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she helped take the team to four consecutive NCAA
Mia Hamm: On the Field with
Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in and again in And as a member of the gold medal-winning Olympic team, she played an outstanding final game on a sprained ankle. The holder of the world record for most goals scored in a career, she is the hero of thousands of soccer fans worldwide. Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the best women's soccer player in the world. Get an up-close look at this superstar athlete with Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please turn to the last pages of this book.
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