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With record-breaking goal, Abby Wambach becomes one of the greats

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Abby Wambach was shooting for goal No. 158, Mia Hamm's previous record, against South Korea on Thursday night at Red Bull Arena. There was a lot of "will she" or "won't she" talk leading up to the match, but Wambach was clearly having none of that.

Teammates celebrate with forward Abby Wambach (20) after she scored a goal to become the women's all-time leading goal-scorer during the first half against South Korea at Red Bulls Arena. / Jim O'Connor USA TODAY Sports 

Mia Hamm was the previously the highest goalscorer in international history finding the back of the net 158 times in 275 appearances. Many thought this record would be nearly impossible to beat, but Abby Wambach did it 

Teammates celebrate with forward Abby Wambach (20) after she scored a goal to become the women's all-time leading goal-scorer during the first half against South Korea at Red Bulls Arena. / Jim O'Connor USA TODAY Sports 

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With record-breaking goal, Abby Wambach becomes one of the greats

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