Soccer Great Abby Wambach Plays Her Final Game

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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