Abby Wambach, world's best player in 2012, world champion and double-Olympic champion, stops her career.
At 35, she bowed out after 184 goals in 252 selections with the US selection: "After a lot of reflection and discussions with my friends, my family, my teammates and coaching teams, I decided to end my career as a player, "she explained on the website of the American Federation (US Soccer).
The announcement was made official at a reception at the White House, it will play the last four matches on the calendar of the United States: his last appearance on a football field will be on December 16 against China Bruno Bini.
"She's one of the greatest players that will leave a mark in the history of our sport," said Jill Ellis, the coach of the US team.
Photo credit: EPA / MAXPPP
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