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Abby Wambach returns to Great Falls

Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during a Get Fit Great Falls event. Wambach returns for the Come Out and Play Fitness Festival Sept. 5 at Centene Stadium.
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during a Get Fit Great Falls event. Wambach returns for the Come Out and Play Fitness Festival Sept. 5 at Centene Stadium.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/AMIE THOMPSON
Soccer star Abby Wambach autographs a soccer ball for Gavin Groshelle, 11, at the Elks Riverside Park Saturday during a Come Out and Play 2014 with Abby Wambach sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Soccer star Abby Wambach autographs a soccer ball for Gavin Groshelle, 11, at the Elks Riverside Park Saturday during a Come Out and Play 2014 with Abby Wambach sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Tribune File Photo
Soccer star Abby Wambach talks to a group of fans about the importance of exercise at the Elks Riverside Park during Come Out and Play 2014 sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Soccer star Abby Wambach talks to a group of fans about the importance of exercise at the Elks Riverside Park during Come Out and Play 2014 sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Tribune File Photo
Kids sign a banner at The Celtic Cowboy for Abby Wambach that the Great Falls Tribune made to send with Montana soccer fans to Vancouver, Canada, for the Women’s World Cup final July 5.
Kids sign a banner at The Celtic Cowboy for Abby Wambach that the Great Falls Tribune made to send with Montana soccer fans to Vancouver, Canada, for the Women’s World Cup final July 5.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during last year’s Get Fit Great Falls’ Elite Soccer Camp.
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during last year’s Get Fit Great Falls’ Elite Soccer Camp.
TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Camp on Sunday morning.
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Camp on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates to kids how to jump up and do a header.
Abby Wambach demonstrates to kids how to jump up and do a header.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach (20) heads the ball against Australia during the first half of a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Abby Wambach (20) heads the ball against Australia during the first half of a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
John Woods/AP
Abby Wambach demonstrates a header during the elite clinic.
Abby Wambach demonstrates a header during the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates headers for the elite clinic.
Abby Wambach demonstrates headers for the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach addresses kids at the elite camp.
Abby Wambach addresses kids at the elite camp.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach asks the kids at the elite camp if they've ever done a "turtle header."
Abby Wambach asks the kids at the elite camp if they've ever done a "turtle header."
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach talks with kids at the elite soccer camp, Sept. 21.
Abby Wambach talks with kids at the elite soccer camp, Sept. 21.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice headers with Abby Wambach at the elite clinic.
Kids practice headers with Abby Wambach at the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach gives some advice to Marissa Meyers at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach gives some advice to Marissa Meyers at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach signs autographs at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach signs autographs at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach chats with people at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach chats with people at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during a Get Fit Great Falls event. Wambach returns for the Come Out and Play Fitness Festival Sept. 5 at Centene Stadium.
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during a Get Fit Great Falls event. Wambach returns for the Come Out and Play Fitness Festival Sept. 5 at Centene Stadium.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/AMIE THOMPSON
Abby Wambach (20) heads the ball against Australia during the first half of a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Abby Wambach (20) heads the ball against Australia during the first half of a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
John Woods/AP
Soccer star Abby Wambach autographs a soccer ball for Gavin Groshelle, 11, at the Elks Riverside Park Saturday during a Come Out and Play 2014 with Abby Wambach sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Soccer star Abby Wambach autographs a soccer ball for Gavin Groshelle, 11, at the Elks Riverside Park Saturday during a Come Out and Play 2014 with Abby Wambach sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Tribune File Photo
Soccer star Abby Wambach talks to a group of fans about the importance of exercise at the Elks Riverside Park during Come Out and Play 2014 sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Soccer star Abby Wambach talks to a group of fans about the importance of exercise at the Elks Riverside Park during Come Out and Play 2014 sponsored by Get Fit Great Falls.
Tribune File Photo
Kids sign a banner at The Celtic Cowboy for Abby Wambach that the Great Falls Tribune made to send with Montana soccer fans to Vancouver, Canada, for the Women’s World Cup final July 5.
Kids sign a banner at The Celtic Cowboy for Abby Wambach that the Great Falls Tribune made to send with Montana soccer fans to Vancouver, Canada, for the Women’s World Cup final July 5.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Camp on Sunday morning.
Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach teaches teens how to do headers during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Camp on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Kids workout with Abby Wambach.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Kids practice doing headers during Abby Wambach's camp on Sunday.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Abby Wambach demonstrates how to head the ball during Get Fit Great Falls' Youth Soccer Clinic on Sunday afternoon.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates to kids how to jump up and do a header.
Abby Wambach demonstrates to kids how to jump up and do a header.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates a header during the elite clinic.
Abby Wambach demonstrates a header during the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach demonstrates headers for the elite clinic.
Abby Wambach demonstrates headers for the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Abby Wambach works with kids at the elite soccer clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach addresses kids at the elite camp.
Abby Wambach addresses kids at the elite camp.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach asks the kids at the elite camp if they've ever done a "turtle header."
Abby Wambach asks the kids at the elite camp if they've ever done a "turtle header."
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach talks with kids at the elite soccer camp, Sept. 21.
Abby Wambach talks with kids at the elite soccer camp, Sept. 21.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Brianna Berryman shots a shot during a drill as Abby Wambach instructs behind her during Get Fit Great Falls' Elite Soccer Clinic on Sunday morning.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Kids practice headers with Abby Wambach at the elite clinic.
Kids practice headers with Abby Wambach at the elite clinic.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach gives some advice to Marissa Meyers at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach gives some advice to Marissa Meyers at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach signs autographs at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach signs autographs at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach chats with people at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach chats with people at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Abby Wambach poses with guests at the meet and greet on Sept. 20.
Tribune Photo/Amie Thompson