Mia Hamm on Her Pride for the Current U.S. Women's Football Team and the Legacy of the '99ers

Posted Jul 7, 2019
We caught up with American soccer legend Mia Hamm, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, at Hyundai’s World Cup exhibition in Paris ahead of the final. Read on to hear her thoughts on the legacy of the ‘99ers, how she’s seen women’s football develop over the years and her love for the phenomenal current USWNT team. (HYPEBAE)

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