Michelle Akers
Chronology
1966 | Born in Santa Clara, California |
1986 | Graduates from University of Central Florida |
1990 | Marries Roby Stahl, professional soccer player |
1991 | Begins struggles with health problem later diagnosed as CFIDS—chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (Epstein-Barr virus). |
1994 | Akers and Stahl file for divorce |
1995 | Injured as U.S. loses to eventual champion Norway in women's World Cup |
2001 | Lends name to high school girls tournament in Florida, the Michelle Akers Soccer Classic |
Additional topics
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