Wednesday won't just be the final U.S. women's national team game of the year, it'll be the final game of Abby Wambach's illustrious career.
The leading goalscorer in USWNT history will hang her boots after 14 years. Two Olympic gold medals, one World Cup trophy and 184 goals will rest alongside her name. So too will a FIFA World Player of the Year award (2012).
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Standing in the way of the perfect sendoff is an experienced China side that were eliminated by the USWNT in the quarterfinals of the 2015 World Cup. The result wasn't much different in Sunday's 2-0 friendly in Arizona.
Wambach and company will look to provide more of the same in the house Drew Brees rebuilt.
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A free live stream of the contest can be found here.
Preview
Game Time: 7 p.m. CST
Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans
Weather: N/A (Indoor Stadium)
TV: FS1
What They're Saying
Abby Wambach's 77 #USWNT goals with her head would rank seventh in team history. pic.twitter.com/SFytVJh3xe
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) December 16, 2015
Congrats on a great career, Abby Wambach. For the goals you've scored & the kids you've inspired, you're the GOAT! pic.twitter.com/Kud56ChsBO
— President Obama (@POTUS) December 16, 2015
Some Abby Wambach quotes about @J_Klinsmann & #USMNT as heard on @BillSimmons Podcast. https://t.co/iXmAED8EL1 pic.twitter.com/zvLPvxYc4u
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) December 16, 2015
Jill Ellis told us Thursday that there would be some GK rotation. Naeher getting a rare start tonight. #USWNT
— Hal Kaiser (@Hal_Kaiser) December 14, 2015
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#USWNT's @AbbyWambach plays her last game Wednesday, 7:30pm ET on @FS1 & FSGO! https://t.co/vLg9N9JDaf #ThanksAbby https://t.co/s2My7cCtyW
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 16, 2015
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