Who married Michelle Akers?
Steve Eichenblattm. 2003–2007
Roby Stahlm. 1990–1994
Michelle Akers/Spouse
What happened to Michelle Akers?
If there was a Mount Rushmore of the greatest U.S. women’s soccer players, Michelle Akers would be the George Washington. Akers, a Shoreline native, helped put U.S. women’s soccer on the map. Now, she lives on a farm in Georgia and is devoted to her other lifelong passion: horses.
How tall is Michelle Akers?
5′ 10″
Michelle Akers/Height
How old is Michelle Akers?
55 years (February 1, 1966)
Michelle Akers/Age
Michelle Anne Akers (born February 1, 1966) is an American former soccer player who starred in the 1991 and 1999 Women’s World Cup and 1996 Olympics victories by the United States. At the 1991 World Cup, she won the Golden Shoe as the top scorer, with 10 goals.
What disease does Michelle Akers have?
In 1994, after various tests (echocardiogram, heart stress tests, blood tests), Akers was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis or “Mono,” then a chronic infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. Six months later, her doctor finally diagnosed CFIDS.
Where did Michelle Akers attend college?
University of Central Florida
Michelle Akers/College
Where was the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup held?
1999 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the world championship for women’s national association football teams. It was hosted as well as won by the United States and took place from 19 June to 10 July 1999 at eight venues across the country.
When did Ann Akers play for the US women’s soccer team?
Akers was a member of the 1985 United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT) for its first-ever game, at a tournament in Italy in August 1985. Due to an ankle injury, she did not play in the first game.
Who is the only female soccer player of the century?
Michelle Akers. She was named FIFA Female Player of the Century in 2002, an award she shared with China’s Sun Wen. In 2004, Akers and Mia Hamm were the only two women named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living soccer players selected by Pelé and commissioned by FIFA for that organization’s 100th anniversary.
When did the US win the Women’s World Cup?
It was hosted as well as won by the United States and took place from 19 June to 10 July 1999 at eight venues across the country. The tournament was the most successful FIFA Women’s World Cup in terms of attendance, television ratings, and public interest.
