Once Named Best Soccer Player in the World, Retires at 31 Due to Injury

Posted Wed, Feb 28th, 2024

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Sam Mewis, Once Named Best Women's Soccer Player in the World, Retires Due to Injury

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At the age of 31, renowned Midfielder Samantha Mewis, once heralded as the best women's soccer player globally, has recently announced her retirement from the sport due to persistent knee issues. Mewis achieved notable success throughout her career, securing the NCAA Women's Championship with UCLA and clinching NWSL championships with both Western New York Flash and North Carolina Courage. Additionally, she triumphed in the FA Cup with Manchester City. Her contributions to the U.S. Women's National Team are nothing short of historic, having played a pivotal role in the team's 2019 World Cup victory and contributing to the bronze medal-winning performance at the 2021 Olympics. With an estimated net worth of $1 million, Mewis is poised for her second act as the editor-in-chief for women's soccer coverage at the Men In Blazers Media Network

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