Abby Wambach

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  • FIFA Women's World Cup Champion and Two-Time Gold Medalist
  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Wolfpack' and 'Forward: A Memoir'
  • Co-Founder and Part Owner, Angel City FC
  • TV Personality and Host, ESPN's 'Abby's Places'

Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She was the United States’ leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics.

An activist for equality and inclusion, Abby is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game, based on her inspiring, viral commencement speech to Barnard College. She authored the instant NYT bestselling adaptation for young audiences, WOLFPACK for the next generation. Abby is a highly sought-after speaker for events with groups like Paypal, Dell Technologies, Equinix, Inc., Northwestern Mutual, and many more, offering motivating insights on leadership, social change, the champion’s mindset, and how to build a strong team.

Abby is the host of ABBY’S PLACES on ESPN+, in which she showcases what makes her beloved sport of soccer a worldwide sensation. She also co-hosts WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with Glennon Doyle, which debuted at #1 in May, 2021 and was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts.

Abby sits on the Board of Directors for the all-women-led nonprofit organization Together Rising, and is a co-founder and part-owner of Angel City FC, the first majority-female-owned soccer team in history. She consistently receives rave reviews for events, such as: “She was OUTSTANDING! The team felt so inspired and energized after her conversation. I think we could have listened to her for 5 hours.” (Momentive Inc.)

 



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Past Hosts Include:
  • Hogan Lovells
  • LeadingAge
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Equinix, Inc.
  • New Albany Community Foundation
  • Dell Technologies
  • HashiCorp
  • Robert Half International
  • Momentive Inc.
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Time to Change the Game

Abby Wambach has spent her entire life making the impossible happen. Dreaming of gold medals before women’s soccer was even an Olympic sport, fighting for equality and inclusion, Abby has been spending years paving the way generations of women to come. An activist and advocate for equal pay and righ ...

Abby Wambach has spent her entire life making the impossible happen. Dreaming of gold medals before women’s soccer was even an Olympic sport, fighting for equality and inclusion, Abby has been spending years paving the way generations of women to come. An activist and advocate for equal pay and rights across the globe, Abby talks about issues ranging from closing the gender pay gap, finding your seat at the table and bringing another one with you, as well as supporting and advocating for the LGBT community. Abby shows audiences that there is a leader inside all of us, and we each have the power to make change.

Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash our Power, and Change the Game

In this conversation, Abby shares sage advice and compelling stories from her bestselling book, Wolfpack. Audiences learn how to lead from the bench, turn failure into fuel, and bring it all, to find success. By embracing the lessons she learned through her unmatched career, and the challenges she’s ...

In this conversation, Abby shares sage advice and compelling stories from her bestselling book, Wolfpack. Audiences learn how to lead from the bench, turn failure into fuel, and bring it all, to find success. By embracing the lessons she learned through her unmatched career, and the challenges she’s faced since leaving professional soccer, Abby’s passion and perseverance have served as a model for how individuals and companies can achieve success.

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<p><strong>Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach on love, life, and making a difference</strong></p>

Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach on love, life, and making a difference

Beloved activist and bestselling author GLENNON DOYLE and soccer legend and bestselling author ABBY WAMBACH challenge audiences to tune into our innermost wants and needs, what Glennon calls “the voice of longing inside each of us.” This power couple, as profiled by the New York Times, are leading a revolution in authenticity by example.

Glennon and Abby are united in their activism, using their heartwarming story as a couple to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Glennon and Abby co-host the podcast WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with Glennon’s sister, Amanda. They also work together on wide-scale philanthropic initiatives with the all-women-led nonprofit Together Rising, of which Glennon is the founder. Abby sits on the Board of Directors. The nonprofit has raised over $30M for women, families, and children in crisis.

Opening their hearts and lives to audiences, Glennon and Abby speak their truths about leadership, inspiration, family, mental health, resilience, and more. Combining star power with warm humor, audiences leave with a strengthened sense of communities, priorities, and perspective.

Watch Abby and Glennon in conversation with ServiceNow here >>

<p><strong>Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach get real on ‘We Can Do Hard Things’</strong></p>

Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach get real on ‘We Can Do Hard Things’

Every week, beloved activist and bestselling author GLENNON DOYLE and her wife, soccer legend ABBY WAMBACH, join sister and cohost Amanda Doyle to discuss life’s hardest ups and downs on WE CAN DO HARD THINGS. Their community, the hyper-engaged “PodSquad,” is made up of millions of weekly listeners who connect both on social media and in person.

When Glennon launched the podcast, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS debuted #1 at launch and was named the #1 Top New Show on Apple Podcasts. WE CAN DO HARD THINGS has routinely charted in the top 20 overall – and top ten in the Society & Culture category – ever since. Now featuring her wife Abby and sister Amanda as cohosts, the trio share an earnest commitment to discussing hard topics leaves a lasting impression on audiences. They are joined by A-list guest stars such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and Tarana Burke. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda leave no stone unturned.

Watch Abby and Glennon in conversation with ServiceNow here >>

Listen to WE CAN DO HARD THINGS on Apple Podcasts here >>

<p><strong>Abby Wambach was a sensation at Dell Technologies, bringing star power and major inspiration</strong></p>

Abby Wambach was a sensation at Dell Technologies, bringing star power and major inspiration

When legendary soccer player and bestselling author ABBY WAMBACH joined Dell Technologies for their sales kick-off meeting, she delivered a high-impact keynote that made major waves with the audience. The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK is an expert in team-focused leadership and rising to meet the challenge at hand – leaving audiences inspired with her undeniable star power & actionable message.

Dell Technologies said of the event, “it went perfectly… Abby was fantastic” and the audience agreed: “’Best speaker ever! So excited for this!’ … ‘Such a great message’ … ‘Fantastic life example! Winning attitude!’ … ‘Selflessness and total class act! Leadership level 10!!!’ … ‘Wow! So inspiring and invigorating!’ … ‘Thanks, Abby!’ … ‘Gooooooooo Team!’”

Watch Abby Wambach’s viral Barnard Commencement >>

<p><strong>Soccer legend Abby Wambach leads the WOLFPACK</strong></p>

Soccer legend Abby Wambach leads the WOLFPACK

Six-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist ABBY WAMBACH is a lifelong leader. She authored the inspirational #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK and its companion, WOLFPACK (YOUNG READER’S EDITION), which was an Amazon.com “Best Book of the Year.” The book is based on her moving commencement speech at Barnard College. As co-host of WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with her wife Glennon Doyle and Glennon’s sister, Amanda Doyle, Abby often and openly discusses difficult topics such as gender, sexuality, anxiety, and sobriety with nuance and grace. Her passion, drive, and excellence are clear in any discussion of her life both on and off the field.

Abby’s motivational leadership ignites any setting. Hosts ranging from global industry leaders to university crowds consistently give rave reviews. Momentive Inc. said, “She was OUTSTANDING! The team felt so inspired and energized after her conversation. I think we could have listened to her for 5 hours.” Her unique experiences and electric energy captivate audiences. Ohio State University said, “I just wanted to let you know the event went AMAZING! Abby's message was so powerful and to truly impacted those in attendance.”

Watch Abby Wambach give a commencement speech at Loyola Marymount U. >>

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Olympian, Activist, Author, and Co-host of the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast

Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She was the United States’ leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics. 

An activist for equality and inclusion, she is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK as well as the adaptation of WOLFPACK for the next generation, an instant New York Times bestseller. 

Abby is the host of ABBY’S PLACES on ESPN+, in which she showcases what makes her beloved sport of soccer a worldwide sensation. Abby also co-hosts the WE CAN DO HARD THINGS podcast with Glennon Doyle, which debuted at #1 in May 2021 and was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts. 

She is a co-founder and part-owner of Angel City FC, the first majority-female-owned soccer team in history, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization Together Rising

Abby lives in California with her wife Glennon Doyle and their three children.