Pittsford's Abby Wambach named finalist for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award

Posted at: 11/29/2012 8:48 PM

FIFA has announced that Pittsford's Abby Wambach and former Western NY Flash star Alex Morgan have been named two of the three finalists for Women's World Player of the Year, along with former Flash star Marta of Brazil.

Wambach has scored 23 goals this year, including five in the Olympics.

The winners will be announced on January 7, 2013.

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