Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April.
Abby Wambach: I abused alcohol, prescription drugs for years
"I was stubborn and I was in denial," soccer's most prolific international goal scorer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. "I didn't want to face the truth."
In "Forward," her memoir set for release on Tuesday, the retired U.S. national team star recounts her career, from the lows of losing her high school championship to the highs of winning the Women's World Cup last year.