SOCCERAbby Wambach's final gameAbby Wambach (20) leaves the field with Alex Morgan (13) after her final career game with the U.S. women's national team.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsWambach, 35, started and left in the 71st minute against China in New Orleans.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsWambach vies for a header against China midfielder Yang Man during the first half.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsWambach lines up a first-half shot against China defender Wu Haiyan (5).Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsThe U.S. lost 1-0 to snap its 104-game home unbeaten streak, but the night was all about a farewell to Wambach.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsWambach failed to add to her record tally and retires with more international goals (184) than any other player, male or female.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsFans filled the Superdome to capacity to bid farewell to Wambach.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsFans at the Superdome show their love for Wambach.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsFans show their support for Wambach.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsA pair of fans show off their Wambach banner before the game.Getty ImagesWambach vies for possession against China defender Wu Haiyan during the first half.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsWambach plays a header against China defender Li Dongna.Getty ImagesAbby Wambach calls for a pass Dec. 16, 2016, in her final game.Getty ImagesWambach (20) poses with the rest of the starting lineup before taking the field.Getty ImagesWambach waves to the fans as she takes the field for warm-ups.Getty ImagesWambach was front an center all night, even when the team took the field for warm-ups.Getty Images"I love this team, this country, and it has been my pleasure and my honor to represent you all, the fans, for as long as I’ve been able to," Wambach said after the game.Getty Images