Michelle Akers wins first-ever Golden Boot: Women’s World Cup Moment No. 24

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If the 1991 Women’s World Cup belonged to anyone, it was the United States’ Michelle Akers. The red-headed striker scored 10 goals in the inaugural tournament, including two goals in the final, to win the first-ever women’s Golden Boot. To this day, her 10 goals are the most goals any player has ever scored at the Women’s World Cup.

Akers ended her international career with 107 goals in 155 games.