• U.S. forward Abby Wambach, left, smiles during the playing of the national anthem before the team's international friendly soccer match against China in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. At right is goalie Hope Solo. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
    U.S. forward Abby Wambach, left, smiles during the playing of the national anthem before the team's international friendly soccer match against China in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. At right is goalie Hope Solo. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Fans pose with a sign for Abby Wambach #20 of the United States before the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Fans pose with a sign for Abby Wambach #20 of the United States before the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States walks on the field before the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States walks on the field before the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States is defended by Wu Haiyan #5 of China during the first half of the women's soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States is defended by Wu Haiyan #5 of China during the first half of the women's soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States is defended by Li Ying #10 of China during the first half of the women's soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States is defended by Li Ying #10 of China during the first half of the women's soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 hands the Captain's armband to Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States as she leaves the field for the final time in her career during the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 hands the Captain's armband to Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States as she leaves the field for the final time in her career during the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States reacts after walking off the field for the final time in her career during the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States reacts after walking off the field for the final time in her career during the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States walks off the field following the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States walks off the field following the women's soccer match against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
  • U.S. forward Abby Wambach waves to fans as she walks onto the field before the team's international friendly soccer match against China in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. Wambach retired from international competition after the game. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
    U.S. forward Abby Wambach waves to fans as she walks onto the field before the team's international friendly soccer match against China in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. Wambach retired from international competition after the game. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Women’s football great Abby Wambach bids farewell – in pictures

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Images of Abby Wambach’s final match for the United States in a friendly on Wednesday night against China.

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