What is Mia Hamm’s Net Worth?
Mia Hamm, former American professional soccer player, has a combined net worth of $40 million with her husband, retired professional baseball player Nomar Garciaparra.
Hamm won two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA World Cups with the American national team, and played for the Washington Freedom in the Women’s United Soccer Association.
She scored seven goals in four FIFA World Cups and led the American national team at three Olympic games. Hamm scored 276 goals in all competitions, making her the highest-scoring international footballer of all time (men included) until 2003.
Hamm has won numerous awards and accolades, including three ESPY awards, Sportswoman of the year, and US Soccer Female Athlete of the Year. She was inducted into the World Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first woman to receive this honor. She is a co-owner of Los Angeles FC and serves as a global ambassador for FC Barcelona and is on the board of directors for A.S. Roma.
Mia Hamm’s Early Life and Soccer Career
Mariel Margaret Hamm, born March 17, 1972, grew up as a military brat and was introduced to soccer while living in Italy. Despite being born with a club foot, Hamm became a standout athlete in high school and earned her first call-up to the United States national team at the age of fifteen. She went on to play soccer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading the Tar Heels to four NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championships and only losing one game during her time there.
Mia Hamm’s National Team Career
Mia Hamm’s playing career was primarily defined by her involvement with the US National team. She made her debut in 1987 and scored during her 17th game. In 1991, she joined the official roster for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China, scoring against Sweden and Brazil as the US national team advanced to beat Norway in the final.
During the 1995 FIFA World Cup in Sweden, Hamm scored against China and even played as goalkeeper after the starting goalie for the US was sent off. Although the US national team made it to the semi-finals, they were defeated by Norway. However, Mia helped the team secure third place after a win against China.
By the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Hamm had scored a vast number of goals for the team. She helped her side win the gold medal and subsequently scored her 100th international goal in a friendly against Russia in 1998. The 1999 FIFA World Cup followed, with Hamm scoring a number of times before helping her team win in front of a home crowd against China in the United States. After the match, Mia collapsed from severe dehydration. Her last World Cup was in 2003 in the United States, where the team secured a third-place finish.
Mia Hamm’s Skills on the Soccer Field
Mia Hamm was known for her speed and technical prowess, which she used to score many goals for the American national team. Her exceptional dribbling skills and ability to strike the ball accurately were also highly praised. Additionally, Hamm showed great vision and commitment to teamwork, resulting in numerous assists in addition to her impressive goal-scoring record.
Marriages and Children
Mia Hamm was first married to a US Marine Corps pilot, but they divorced in 2001. She later married Nomar Garciaparra, a former shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. The couple had twin girls in 2007 and another child in 2012.
Mia Hamm’s Lucrative Brand Endorsement Deals
Mia Hamm, widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time, supplemented her soccer income with a number of lucrative brand endorsement deals. She was once considered the most marketable female athlete of her generation and worked with an impressive number of brands over the years.
During her career, she penned deals with major names like Gatorade, Nike, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Pepsi, Nabisco, Fleet Bank, Earthgrains, and Powerbar. As early as 1997, she was appearing in commercials for brands like Pert Plus.
Her success continued during the 1999 World Cup when she was featured on a Wheaties box and subsequently endorsed the first soccer Barbie. She even appeared alongside Michael Jordan in a series of Gatorade commercials in the same year.
Mia Hamm’s Manhattan Beach Home
Mia Hamm and her husband purchased a home in Manhattan Beach suburb of Los Angeles for $2.2 million in 2016. The home has 4,447 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and vaulted ceilings. It also includes a spacious, grassy lawn.
