Abby Wambach

USWNT Legend and Olympic Gold Medalist · Soccer - Women's International

United States Women's National Team (USWNT)

Retired era - circa 2015-2022

Full-size Football/Soccer Ball

Excellent; bold ink with no visible fading, though minor bleeding into the material is present

Moderate; a frequent but consistent signer during her career and post-retirement

Overall Assessment

A high-quality, authentic-appearing signature of one of the greatest athletes in US history

Highly likely authentic; 95% confidence level

Stylized shorthand using 'Abby' followed by a large flourished 'W' that incorporates the surname

Fluid, fast strokes; distinctive overlapping loops on the 'b's and a high-set crossbar on the final 'H'

Black permanent marker (Sharpie) on a white synthetic surface

Signature placed on a white paneled soccer ball, typically used for multi-signed USWNT memorabilia

$100 - $175 USD

Consistent with authenticated USWNT team-signed balls from the 2015 World Cup era

Look for the sharp upward diagonal slash on the 'A' and the looped bottom of the 'W'

Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) or JSA (James Spence Authentication)

No significant red flags observed; the flow is natural without hesitation or tremor

Look for a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from official US Soccer partners or Fanatics

Wambach was the all-time leading international goalscorer at the time of her retirement

Stable; demand spikes during Women's World Cup years

Moderate long-term hold; as an icon of the sport, her value remains resilient

Mia Hamm, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe

Store in a UV-protected acrylic ball case to prevents yellowing of the white panels

She often adds her jersey number '#20' to signatures, though it is absent here

Identified on 5/31/2026