Mia Hamm repeated as the FIFA Women's Player of the Year in voting by national team coaches from around the world.
The Washington Freedom striker outdistanced Carolina star Brigit Prinz and Atlanta's Sun Wen.
U.S.-based players captured the top 10 places in the voting. One unusual selection was Milene Domingues, wife of men's winner Ronaldo. She finished tied for 29th with three points.