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- Birth nameMariel Margret Hamm
- Height1.65 m
- Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm-Garciaparra (born March 17, 1972) is a retired American professional association football player and two time olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup winner. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm held the record for international goals, more than any other player, male or female, in the history of soccer. until 2013 when fellow American Abby Wambach scored her 159th goal to break the record and Christine Sinclair of Canada past her in August 2016. Hamm is also the third most capped female player in soccer history behind Kristine Lilly and Christie Rampone, appearing in 275 international matches. She also holds the national team record for most career assists with 144.- IMDb mini biography by: Dibyayan Chakravorty
- SpousesNomar Garciaparra(November 22, 2003 - present) (3 children)Christian Corry(December 17, 1994 - 2002) (divorced)
- Part of owners group (with Eva Longoria, Jennifer Garner & Natalie Portman) which is launching the National Women's Soccer League franchise in Los Angeles in 2022.
- Was a part of the victorious U.S. team at the 1999 World Cup
- Graduated in 1994 from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Political Science.
- Played for the Washington Freedom women's football club (2001-2003).
- Youngest person ever to play for the U.S. National Team when she debuted for the USA in 1987 at 15 Years, 140 days.
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