The USWNT Heads Into World Cup Knockout Round Facing Rare Adversity
The two-time defending champions ended up a Group E runners-up after a 0-0 tie with Portugal on Tuesday.
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5’11”
Age
44
Hometown
Rochester, NY
Education
University of Florida
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (2 gold)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (Team - Women)
- Olympic Games 2004, gold (Team - Women)
Career Highlights
- Helped the Florida Gators to the NCAA Final Four in her senior year
- Led NCAA Division I in points per game and goals per game
- Two-time U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award winner
- Three-time WPS All-Star
Fun Facts: Abby has an English bulldog named Kingston who can ride a skateboard ... Burrito bowls are her favorite thing to eat ... She is the youngest of seven children ... Loves her coffee and newspapers in the morning ... Loves to mountain bike and be outdoors
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World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – gold (Team - Women)
- Years of participation: Team - Women 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015
- Medals: 4 (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze)
- Gold – 2015 (Team - Women)
- Silver – 2011 (Team - Women)
- Bronze – 2007 (Team - Women); 2003 (Team - Women)
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