LOS ANGELES: US women's football star Abby Wambach married her longtime partner and fellow footballer Sarah Huffman, taking to Twitter Wednesday to thank fans for their support.

"Sarah and I wanted to thank everyone for all the love and support," Wambach tweeted. "We couldn't be happier. What an amazing week it's been. #honeymoon."

Abby Wambach won Olympic gold medals in 2004 and 2012 with the U.S. women's national team. Credit:Getty Images

Celebrity news website TMZ first reported Wambach's marriage, which took place on Saturday in Hawaii.

In June, Wambach, 33, became the all-time leading goal scorer in international men's or women's football with four goals in a 5-0 US victory over South Korea.