Abby Wambach – All-star U.S. soccer forward hopes to reclaim lost gold
United States forward Abby Wambach, right, battles with Canada defender Carmelina Moscato for possession in front of the goal during their exhibition match at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT on Saturday June 30, 2012. (Credit Image: © Michael Mangum/ZUMAPRESS.com) Local U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach hopes to dominate this year’s Olympics by taking home her second gold medal, a possible third for the team, and scoring an additional 20 goals to move her from the second-leading goal scorer to beat out all-star mentor and past teammate, forward Mia Hamm’s 158 goal record. For the U.S. team, expectations are high. The last two successes at the Olympics opened a door and helped to inspire young women athletes across the country to play soccer. The women’s soccer team has attained superstar status, which has been a boon to the sport but comes with attendant expectations. The players know they will be watched closely and anything less than a gold will represent a major disappointment. Wambach, a player who is widely considered one of the best in the world, missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics because of a torn tibia and fibula. She is poised to make a comeback and collect her lost gold. “I am…
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