Name : | Mia Hamm, Mariel Margaret Hamm-Garciaparra |
Born : | March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama, United States |
Height : | 5 ft 4 in (1.65 m) |
Spouse : | Nomar Garciaparra, Christian Corry |
Children : | Garrett Garciaparra, Ava Caroline Garciaparra, Grace Isabella Garciaparra |
Parents : | Bill Hamm, Stephanie Hamm |
Siblings : | Garrett Hamm, Tiffany Hamm, Lovdy Hamm, Martin Hamm, Caroline Hamm |
Profession : | Football player |
Nationality: | United States of America |
Mia Hamm is an American retired 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 women’s national soccer team from 1987 to 2004. Played 275 games for US women’s soccer team, winning two world cups and two Olympic games. Scored 153 international goals and played a role in raising the profile of women’s football.