Abby Wambach is retiring from professional soccer, and she plays her last game with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team tonight in New Orleans against China. In her remarkable 14-year career, she's scored 184 international goals.
NPR's Shereen Marisol Meraji is in New Orleans, and she talks with Here & Now's Eric Westervelt about what makes Wambach stand out.
Guest:
- Shereen Marisol Meraji, reporter for NPR’s Code Switch. She tweets @radiomirage.
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