Lesbian Soccer Star Inspires Mattel's Latest Barbie Doll

Toymaker Mattel announced they will make a special Barbie Doll representing Pittsford native and former U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach. The doll is made in her likeness, and will be wearing her white Team USA uniform and No. 20 jersey.

"This proves we are really getting somewhere," Wambach, 35, said about the stereotype-busting toy, in a recent article in the Democrat and Chronicle.

Wambach was on hand when they revealed the doll at The Makers Conference, which brings together organizations and educational institutions to showcase and discuss successful and exceptional women and female leaders. Wambach, who retired as a player last December after one of the most decorated careers in soccer history, talked about the doll. She is the all-time leading scorer among men and women in soccer history.

"You guys may not believe this but I was a Barbie kid, like for real. I'm not just saying that," said the two-time Olympic champion, 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year and member of last year's World Cup winning team. "When I told my mom (Judy) two days ago that this was happening she said, 'Oh my gosh! Can you get like a case of those things?'"

She also posted on Twitter and Instagram: "Nothing quite like getting your own @Barbie doll!! Legit I am honored. maybe she needs a wetsuit to go surfing? (Aka, paddle and never get up) #beachbarbie #sickhair"

New York Daily News reported that the move was part of toymaker Mattel's effort to reflect a variety of women's body types, including Curvy, Tall and Petite.