June 23, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET U.S. forward Abby Wambach (20) celebrates after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup. Wambach is America's top goalscorer in international-play history. Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports Ella Masar, Chicago Red Stars, heads the ball away from Abby Wambach, right, of the Washington Freedom during the first half of a 2010 match. In 2011, she was the first soccer player of any gender to be named Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press.