premise: Several articles applaud soccer moms Carla Overbeck and Joy Fawcett, as well as Hamm's devotion to her Marine husband overseas (We've sacrificed so much, Hamm told USA Today ). Even the World Cup's CEO, Marla Messing, is glowingly profiled for stepping aside to stay home with her kids.
hypothesis: The World Cup's CEO, Marla Messing, worked for 15 years before deciding to become a regular housewife. 