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Hamm, Akers Named to 'FIFA 100' List

March 4, 2004

CHICAGO (March 4, 2004) – United States Women’s National Team legends Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers have been named to "The FIFA 100," a list commemorating the 100 greatest living players chosen by Pelé and approved by FIFA, the world governing body of soccer as part of FIFA’s Centennial celebrations. Hamm and Akers were the only women, and only Americans, on the prestigious list, which included legends such as George Best, Roberto Carlos, Paolo Maldini, Zinedine Zidane, Bobby Charlton and Thierry Henry just to name a few.