U.S. Women’s national soccer team star Abby Wambach, married her longtime girlfriend, fellow soccer player, Sarah Huffman on October 5th in Kauai. Wambach, 33, was married to Huffman, 29, on the beach at the villas of Po’ipu Kai.
People Magazine reports that many US soccer team members attended the wedding including Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux. According to USA Today Sports former teammate Brandi Chastain said “I am very happy for her like I am for all my teammates and friends who get to experience that love that goes along with getting married. I’m thrilled for her.”
On October 9th, Wambach tweeted “Sarah and I wanted to thank everyone for all the love and support. We couldn’t be happier. What an amazing week it’s been. #honeymoon.”
Wambach was a crucial part of the U.S. Women’s National Team in winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. She and Huffman both currently play for the Western New York Flash, a professional women’s soccer club located in Rochester, NY.