Mia Hamm

Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm-Garciaparra (born on March 17, 1972, in Selma, Alabama), is a retired American professional soccer player. She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Hamm played as a Striker for the United States women's national soccer team from 1987 to 2004.

Mia Hamm

Hamm taking a corner kick, 1995
Personal information
Full name	Mariel Margaret Hamm
Birth name	Mariel Margaret Hamm
Date of birth	(1972-03-17) March 17, 1972
Place of birth	Selma, Alabama, U.S.
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s)	Forward, midfielder
Youth career
1986–1988	Notre Dame Knights
1989	Lake Braddock Bruins
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1989–1993	North Carolina Tar Heels	95	(103)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	Washington Freedom	49	(25)
National team‡
1987–2004	United States	276	(158)
Honours Representing United States Women's soccer FIFA Women's World Cup 1991 China Team 1999 United States Team 1995 Sweden Team 2003 United States Team Olympic Games 1996 Atlanta Team 2004 Athens Team 2000 Sydney Team
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 28, 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of June 29, 2007