Abby Wambach

Christen Press of the United States celebrates Monday after scoring a second-half goal against Australia during the FIFA Women's World Cup in Winnipeg, Canada.

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U.S. Women Beat Australia 3-1 In Teams' Opening Match Of World Cup

12:31am June 09, 2015

by Russell Lewis

Midfielder Megan Rapinoe scored twice and goalie Hope Solo made five saves against a tough Australian team that had the game tied at halftime.

Dozens of elite women's soccer players have ended their fight against the use of turf at this summer's Women's World Cup. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach, seen here in a 2013 US Women's National Team game.

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Soccer Players End Lawsuit Over Artificial Turf At Women's World Cup

3:52pm January 21, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The suit accused the organizers of discrimination, saying elite men's teams would never be forced to play on an artificial surface instead of natural grass. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach.