At one time, they were close to being goddesses. Little girls all over America were inspired by them to pick up the game of soccer, and to dream dreams they were previously unable to dream.
Not only were they great athletes who dominated their sport internationally for decades, but they were fun-loving, passionate, cheeky, and some of the most media-friendly athletes in the world. But above all, there was a next-level talent that placed them head and shoulders over other female soccer players around the world.