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 .