Abby Wambach is a professional soccer player for the U.S. Women's National Team. On July 16, 2008, Wambach fractured her leg during an exhibition match versus Brazil. Due to the severity of the injury, she will not be able to participate in the 2008 Olympics.The New York Times: Wambach Breaks Leg in Exhibition (July 17, 2008)

July 16, 2008: Abby Wambach suffered a fractured tibia and fibula after a violent collision with a Brazilian player during an international friendly soccer match. Surgery was scheduled for the following day, and Wambach will reportedly be out for twelve weeks, missing the entire 2008 Olympic Games.MSNBC: Wambach injury mars U.S. win over Brazil (July 16, 2008)

"I want to thank all the fans, the doctors, the players on the team and Tasha Kai for scoring the winning goal. Obviously, it's devastating, but above everything else, I'm only one player, and you can never win a championship with just one player. I have the utmost confidence in this team bringing home the gold." - Abby Wambach, from emergency roomSports Illustrated: Star US Striker Wambach Breaks Leg, Will Miss Olympics (July 17, 2008)

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  • Height: 5-10
  • Hometown: Rochester, NY
  • College: University of Florida