According to tradition, tin is the gift to give for a 10-year anniversary, and since 10 years ago today the U.S. Women's National Team lifted the shiny, metallic Women's World Cup Trophy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., we'll consider that appropriate. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since that magical moment when Brandi Chastain nailed the fifth and decisive penalty kick against China in front of 90,185 fans and 40 million more watching on TV in the United States. We shouldn't forget that the teams battled through 120 tense minutes to get to that shootout on a stifling hot day, taking everyone who was watching on the roller-coaster ride of their sporting lifetimes. On this very special anniversary of what is still the greatest women's sporting event in history, we'll let the pundits across the country describe what it means to them and those who bore witness. Please click on these special ussoccer.com features and some articles from across the USA.You can also go to ussoccer.com's special Remembering '99 page to read the memories of numerous WPS players who watched the 1999 WWC or attended matches.
There is also this cool photo gallery on usatoday.com. And a the USA Today story.
happy anniversary ladies!!!!! that was a great moment in womens football and i love watching it over and over again
ReplyDeleteI cant believe it has been 10 years! It is amazing to think back to that day that inspired so many young girls, myself included. That day will always mean something special to the millions of girls and women it empowered! Thank you for all you ladies have done, not only for Women's Soccer, but for women in general! You are trully an inspiration!
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