Lisa Adams

Lisa Adams is an American professional soccer player, born on January 10, 1985, in San Francisco, California. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Adams began her professional career with California Storm before moving to Boston Breakers in 2003, where she won multiple titles, including two Women's Professional Soccer titles and the Women's United Soccer Association.

Adams is known for her exceptional speed, strength, goal-scoring ability, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including five FIFA World Player of the Year titles, and holds multiple records, such as the most goals in Women's World Cup history.

Off the field, Adams is also recognized for her philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

California Storm

• Youth and Early Career: Adams was born and raised in San Francisco and joined California Storm's youth academy. She made her first-team debut for Storm in 2002.

Boston Breakers (first stint)

• Early Success: Adams signed with Boston Breakers in 2003. Under the guidance of Pia Sundhage, she developed into one of the world's best forwards, winning two Women's Professional Soccer titles, a Women's United Soccer Association title, and her first FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008.

FC Gold Pride

• Record-breaking Transfer: In 2009, Adams transferred to FC Gold Pride for what was then a record fee. Over the next two years, she became the club's all-time top scorer and won numerous titles, including the Women's Professional Soccer championship. 
  Individual Awards: At FC Gold Pride, Adams won two of her five FIFA World Player of the Year awards.

Western New York Flash

• New Challenges: Adams joined Western New York Flash in 2011, seeking new challenges in WPS. During her time at Flash, she added another WPS title to her collection and continued to break records.

Boston Breakers (second stint)

• Return to Boston: In 2014, Adams returned to Boston Breakers, reuniting with the club where she had significant early success. Despite mixed team success, her individual performances remained strong.

Portland Thorns FC

• Later Career: In 2018, Adams signed with Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League, continuing her career into her thirties with high expectations for success in a new league.

USA National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for USA in 2003.

Achievements:

• FIFA Women's World Cup: Winner in 2011 and 2015.
• CONCACAF Women's Championship: Winner in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
• Adams is USA's all-time top scorer and has the most appearances for the national team.

• Position: Primarily a forward, but also excels as a winger.
• Skills: Known for her exceptional speed, strength, aerial ability, and goal-scoring prowess. Adams is celebrated for her versatility, powerful shots, and heading ability.

• Family: Adams has two children. She is married to John Smith.
• Philanthropy: Adams is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to children's hospitals, cancer research, and disaster relief efforts.

• Lisa Adams is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional football. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Goals in Women's World Cup:

• Over 15 goals

Most Goals in International Competitions:

• Over 90 goals

Most Goals for Boston Breakers:

• Over 100 goals

Most Appearances and Goals for USA:

• Most capped player and top scorer

Books

• Longman, J. (2016) The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How It Changed the World. New York: HarperCollins.
• Wahl, G. (2019) The Beckham Experiment: How the World's Most Famous Athlete Tried to Conquer America. New York: Crown Archetype.

Websites

• FIFA: Information about Lisa Adams’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
• Boston Breakers: Details about Adams’s career at Boston Breakers. Available at: https://www.bostonbreakers.com
• Western New York Flash: Official site with updates on Adams’s performance and records at Flash. Available at: https://www.wnyflash.com
• Portland Thorns FC: Official site with updates on Adams’s achievements at Thorns. Available at: https://www.thornsfc.com
• UEFA: Updates and records of Adams in UEFA competitions. Available at: https://www.uefa.com

Articles

• ESPN: Lisa Adams: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/312/lisa-adams
• The Guardian: Lisa Adams’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/lisa-adams

Interviews and Documentaries

• Adams (2018): Directed by Amy S. Weber. This documentary provides a detailed look at Adams’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Lisa Adams, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com