As she calls time on an unforgettable career with Wednesday’s friendly against China,the American striker readies for the next chapter – whatever that may beIt seemed inevitable for Abby Wambach. After finally winning an elusive World Cup title, she had achieved everything a soccer-playing kid from Rochester, or original York could’ve hoped for.
Yet the words didn’t advance easy for the prolific striker. She admits that she was vexed to say it out loud: “I’m retiring.” For her entire adult life,playing soccer was what she did and it was who she was. If she’s not playing soccer, what will her life be about?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com