Several articles applaud soccer moms Carla Overbeck and Joy Fawcett, as well as Hamm's devotion to her Marine husband overseas (We've sacrificed so much, Hamm told USA Today ). Even the World Cup's CEO, Marla Messing, is glowingly profiled for stepping aside to stay home with her kids.
Women who choose to become stay-at-home moms instead of career women are applauded by some people. 