Huffman attended the University of Virginia. A four-year starter, she is one of the top players in the school's history. She was a two-time NSCAA All-American, a two-time Soccer America MVP, and a three-time first team All-ACC selection.[3]
In 2004, she was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was also Co-MVP of the ACC Tournament as the Cavaliers won the first conference championship in school history. She was named Virginia State Player of the Year and was a finalist for Soccer Buzz National Player of the Year.[3]
As a senior in 2005, she was named Soccer Buzz All-American, Soccer America MVP, and NSCAA All-American.[3]
She ended her collegiate career with 12 goals and 28 assists (second most assists in school history).[4][5]
In 2012, after the WPS folded, Huffman signed with the Pali Blues in the W-League.[7][8] She helped the team to an undefeated season and the Western Conference championship title.[9][10]
November 18, 2014 Huffman announced her retirement from professional soccer.[13]
International
Huffman was a member of the U-16, U-17, U-19, U-21, and U-23 United States women's national soccer teams. She helped her team win the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship and won the Nordic Cup with the U-21s in 2004, 2005, and 2007.[3]
Huffman resides in Portland, Oregon.[11] Her nickname is "Huffy."[16] Huffman came out as gay in a statement on the Athlete Ally website supporting equality in sports.[17] On October 5, 2013, she married her longtime girlfriend, Abby Wambach, in Hawaii.[18] In September 2016, in a new autobiography, Wambach announced that she and Huffman were divorcing. Their divorce was finalized in 2016.[19]
