Carli Lloyd gives Abby Wambach captain’s armband in closing minutes of Women’s World Cup final
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Abby Wambach’s final World Cup game was always going to be emotional, but a wonderful moment occurred when she took the field as a substitute in the 78th minute and Carli Lloyd gave her the captain’s armband. The crowd roared with approval, her teammates clapped and a legend took the field for one last run -- as a leader.
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