ABBY WAMBACH

Soccer star, activist, author

What she’s known for

Wambach is the highestscoring international soccer player of all time, with 184 career goals. After winning the Women’s World Cup in 2015, she retired from the sport and has been dedicating her time to fighting for equality. She is also a Nike-endorsed athlete.

Latest move

Forward, Wambach’s memoir, was a New York Times best seller last year.