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Soccer Player provides information on how to become a professional athlete while tracing the life and career of one of the world's leading soccer players. The first female team-sport superstar in the United States, Mia Hamm has been called one of the greatest soccer players of all time. After displaying a natural talent for soccer at a very young age, at age 15 Hamm became the youngest member to join the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team. She gained national recognition during her college career with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and later as an Olympic gold-medal winner. She led the United States to several World Cup victories and set a record for most goals scored by any soccer player, male or female. Even with her fame and unbeatable skill, Hamm is known for her modesty and for being the ultimate team player.