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What was Abby Wambach's time like with the Washington Freedom in 2002?
After leading all first-year players in the league in scoring, Abby Wambach was named WUSA Rookie of the Year in 2002.
How did Abby Wambach contribute to the Washington Freedom?
Abby Wambach was Washington's leading scorer with ten goals and ten assists and finished tied for fourth for scoring in the WUSA.
Did Abby Wambachh win any awards in 2012?
Abby Wambach was awarded the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, becoming the first American woman to win the award in ten years.

Question: What happened before the World Cup that year?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened to Abby Wambach before the World Cup in 2003?