For almost all of her 14-year professional career, Abby Wambach has been the ultimate example of consistency. The Americans missed their first three attempts.
Her single goal this World Cup, after a combined 10 in the previous two, is evidence of her regression. “It’s been a constant reminder”, Wambach said Friday, passion crackling off of her like sparks. It is the date the United States lost the World Cup final to...