1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

1999 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup July 2019 July 2021 FIFA Women's World Cup 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup USA '99 Logo 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.svg FIFA canvas The logo of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Tournament logo United States June 19 – July 10 16 8 8 USA 2 CHN BRA NOR 32 123 1214221 BRA SissiCHN Sun Wen(7 goals each) CHN Sun Wen CHN 1995 2003 The 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the world championship for women's national soccer teams. It was hosted as well as won by the United States and took place from June 19 to July 10, 1999, at eight venues across the country. The tournament was the most successful FIFA Women's World Cup in terms of attendance, television ratings, and public interest. The 1999 edition was the first to field sixteen teams, an increase from the twelve in 1995, and featured an all-female roster of referees and match officials. It was played primarily in large American football venues due to expected demand following the successful 1996 Olympics women's tournament. The average attendance was 37,319 spectators per match and the total attendance was 1.194 million, a record that stood until 2015. The tournament earned a profit of $4 million on its $30 million operating budget. The final, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, was attended by 90,185 people, setting an international record for spectators at a women's sporting event. The United States won the tournament by defeating China in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw. The 5–4 shootout ended with Brandi Chastain scoring the winning penalty with her team's fifth kick, following an earlier miss by China's Liu Ying. Chinese forward Sun Wen and Brazilian midfielder Sissi were the joint top goalscorers of the tournament, with seven goals each. The tournament was considered a "watershed moment" for women's soccer in the U.S. that increased interest and participation in women's soccer. A new professional league, the Women's United Soccer Association, was established following the tournament, and played three seasons before folding because of financial difficulties. The United States also hosted the next World Cup in 2003, which was played in smaller venues and ended with the host team finishing in third place. Background The 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the international women's championship created by FIFA following several precursor tournaments that were organized to test its feasibility. International women's soccer had gained popularity in the 1970s, following the easing of gender sanctions by national associations, and competitions were organized between national teams, including the Mundialito and Women's World Invitational Tournament.Murray Caitlin 2019 The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer 4–6 Abrams Press New York 978-1-4197-3449-6 1090417335 A FIFA-organized women's tournament was hosted by China in 1988 and was followed by the announcement of the first FIFA Women's World Cup, to be hosted by China in 1991.Murray 2019 8–9 The tournament, which had several modified rules and was officially known as the 1st FIFA World Championship for Women's Football for the M&M's Cup until retroactively given the World Cup moniker,Wahl Grant Grant Wahl June 6, 2019 How the Women's World Cup and USWNT Were Built From Scratch https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/06/06/first-womens-world-cup-1991-uswnt-usa-sepp-blatter Sports Illustrated June 10, 2019 was considered a success by FIFA and was followed up by the second World Cup in Sweden four years later with greater media attention but played in front of smaller crowds averaging under 4,500.Murray 2019 25–26February 21, 2019 The 1999 gamble that paid off https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/the-1999-gamble-that-paid-off FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512055321/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/the-1999-gamble-that-paid-off May 12, 2019 live Host selection The United States Soccer Federation announced their intention to bid for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in February 1995, shortly after hosting the successful 1994 men's World Cup.Jones Grahame L. February 27, 1995 Young Americans May See Rough Road in Argentina C13 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16186360/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_bid_from/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512011656/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16186360/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_bid_from/ May 12, 2019 liveLongman Jere 2000 The Girls of Summer https://archive.org/details/girlsofsummerusw00long registration 30–32 HarperCollins New York 978-0-06-019657-8 924231054 Australia and Chile both announced their intention to bid but withdrew from the process in December 1995.December 11, 1995 Women's Cup May Come to U.S. B21 Associated Press The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/12/sports/women-s-cup-may-come-to-us.html May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512012051/https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/12/sports/women-s-cup-may-come-to-us.html May 12, 2019 live This left the United States as the sole applicant by the March 1996 deadline for bids.Jones Grahame L. March 5, 1996 They Hope to Boldly Go Where No U.S. Man Has Gone Before C7 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16185594/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_host_bid/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512011654/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16185594/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_host_bid/ May 12, 2019 live The FIFA Executive Committee officially awarded hosting rights to the United States on May 31, 1996, the same day that the 2002 men's World Cup was jointly awarded to Japan and South Korea.Jones Grahame L. June 1, 1996 Women's Soccer Championship Is Coming to America in 1999 C7 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16184835/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_host/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512012228/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16184835/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_host/ May 12, 2019 live Venues With the exception of the semifinals, the tournament's 32 matches were organized into 15 doubleheaders, consisting of two matches played back-to-back in the same stadium.Jones Grahame L. November 19, 1997 Rose Bowl Gets Women's Final C7 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-nov-19-sp-55485-story.html May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20140529105807/http://articles.latimes.com/1997/nov/19/sports/sp-55485 May 29, 2014 live The semifinals were played in separate venues, but organized as doubleheaders hosted by the San Jose Clash and New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.Goff Steven July 4, 1999 Does United Know Way to Palo Alto? D5 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/07/04/does-united-know-way-to-palo-alto/11965696-4bd6-48f4-af88-35de25074279/ The Washington Post May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512011446/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/07/04/does-united-know-way-to-palo-alto/11965696-4bd6-48f4-af88-35de25074279/ May 12, 2019 liveSpringer Shira June 18, 1999 Foxboro gets dressed up for banner occasion E7 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31611575/foxboro_gets_dressed_up_for_banner/ Newspapers.com May 15, 2019 Eight venues were used for the tournament: three on the East Coast, four on the West Coast, and one in Chicago.Longman Jere November 20, 1997 Women's World Cup at Giants Stadium C7 http://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/20/sports/plus-soccer-women-s-world-cup-at-giants-stadium.html The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512012054/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/20/sports/plus-soccer-women-s-world-cup-at-giants-stadium.html May 12, 2019 live Most of the stadiums were American football venues with higher capacities than many of the stadiums used in the first two tournaments. At FIFA's request, the tournament's organizers had originally planned to use five smaller college football venues on the East Coast located in a single time zone. The final match would be staged at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.Berkowitz Steve Sullivan Kevin June 1, 1996 RFK May Host Final for Women's World Cup D1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/06/01/rfk-may-host-final-for-womens-world-cup/4eb9ee88-3b38-4ff1-8f5c-7f841c737da9/ The Washington Post May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512011448/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/06/01/rfk-may-host-final-for-womens-world-cup/4eb9ee88-3b38-4ff1-8f5c-7f841c737da9/ May 12, 2019 live Following the success of the inaugural women's soccer tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics, which had high attendances and culminated in 76,489 watching the gold medal match,Longman Jere June 19, 1999 Women's World Cup: All Is Ready, and the Stands Are Full D1 http://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/19/sports/women-s-world-cup-all-is-ready-and-the-stands-are-full.html The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512012052/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/19/sports/women-s-world-cup-all-is-ready-and-the-stands-are-full.html May 12, 2019 live the organizing committee chose to use larger stadiums instead and received 15 bids in 1997.Heath Thomas June 7, 1997 Stadiums Vie for Women's World Cup B2 The Washington PostGoff Steven November 20, 1997 Women's World Cup Lands in Landover E2 The Washington Post The eight venues and host cities were announced on November 19, 1997, including five large American football venues that were used in the 1994 men's World Cup. The tournament final was awarded to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, which reprised its role from the 1984 Summer Olympics gold medal match and the 1994 men's final. The opening match would be played at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City. The tournament's organizing committee estimated that the 1999 World Cup would average an attendance of 25,000 per match, with U.S. matches and later knockout ties at near sellouts in the larger venues. Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover, Maryland, serving the Washington, D.C. market, had a limited capacity of 41,000 seats because of ongoing construction during the group stage. It was later raised to 55,000 for the quarterfinals.Gisein Dan June 30, 1999 Cooke Stadium's Capacity Increased D7 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WOMEN-S-WORLD-CUP-NOTEBOOK-Cooke-Stadium-s-2923295.php San Francisco Chronicle May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512054413/https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WOMEN-S-WORLD-CUP-NOTEBOOK-Cooke-Stadium-s-2923295.php May 12, 2019 live Two smaller venues, Civic Stadium in Portland, Oregon, and Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California, were chosen to each host several group stage matches and one quarterfinal doubleheader. For the tournament, Civic Stadium was outfitted with a temporary grass field that was laid over its artificial turf surface, which debuted during a warm-up friendly on June 6.Haight Abby May 28, 1999 Civic Stadium rolls out green carpet C5 The Oregonian Other venues underwent small modifications to host the tournament's matches, including converting American football locker rooms to accommodate more teams and changing the dimensions of the playing field. Ticket pre-sales at discounted prices began in October 1997 and over 300,000 were sold by April 1999.de Varona Donna Donna de Varona Hong Fan Mangan J.A. 2005 Soccer, Women and Sexual Liberation: Kicking Off a New Era 10–13 Frank Cass Publishers Portland, Oregon 978-0-7146-8408-6 57478517 https://books.google.com/books?id=anEsBgAAQBAJ By early June, ticket sales had reached 500,000—setting a new record for a women's sporting event by surpassing the NCAA women's basketball tournament.Mullen Liz May 10, 1999 Women's World Cup readies $21 million advertising blitz https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/1999/05/10/No-Topic-Name/Womens-World-Cup-Readies-$21-Million-Advertising-Blitz.aspx Sports Business Journal June 30, 2019 The opening weekend's eight matches were organized into four doubleheaders that attracted a total of 134,236 spectators, surpassing the total attendance for the 1995 World Cup; the United States–Denmark match drew a crowd of 78,972 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, setting a new U.S. record for attendance at a women's sporting event.Longman Jere June 22, 1999 Bigger Crowds Watching Better Play D5 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/22/sports/women-s-world-cup-bigger-crowds-watching-better-play.html The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512041629/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/22/sports/women-s-world-cup-bigger-crowds-watching-better-play.html May 12, 2019 live That figure was later surpassed by the final, played between the United States and China at the Rose Bowl in front of a crowd of 90,185 spectators—a world record for women's sports.Vecsey George July 11, 1999 Sports of The Times; No Goals Scored, Two Champions, A Bright Future B1 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/11/sports/sports-of-the-times-no-goals-scored-two-champions-a-bright-future.html The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512055313/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/11/sports/sports-of-the-times-no-goals-scored-two-champions-a-bright-future.html May 12, 2019 live Los Angeles(Pasadena, California) San Francisco(Stanford, California) Washington, D.C.(Landover, Maryland) New York/New Jersey(East Rutherford, New Jersey) Rose Bowl Stanford Stadium Jack Kent Cooke Stadium Giants Stadium Capacity: 95,542 Capacity: 85,429 Capacity: 80,116 Capacity: 77,716 x140px|alt=A satellite view of the Rose Bowl stadium x140px|alt=A view of Stanford Stadium from the stands, showing the pitch encircled by a running track x140px|alt=A satellite view of Jack Kent Cooke Stadium x140px|alt=An aerial view of Giants StadiumUSA center 500 USA 41.862222 -87.616667 Chicago bottom USA 40.812222 -74.076944 East Rutherford USA 42.0927 -71.267442 Foxborough top USA 37.434444 -122.161111 Stanford top USA 34.161389 -118.1675 Pasadena USA 45.521389 -122.691667 Portland USA 37.319722 -121.868333 San Jose bottom USA 38.907778 -76.864444 Landover bottomVenues of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United StatesSource: FIFA Technical ReportFIFA Technical Study Group 1999 USA 1999 Technical Report, 3rd Women's World Cup 12–13 https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/08/12/wwc_99_tr_part1_257.pdf Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 224287864 https://web.archive.org/web/20150913203020/http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/08/12/wwc_99_tr_part1_257.pdf September 13, 2015 dead Chicago Boston(Foxborough, Massachusetts) Portland San Jose Soldier Field Foxboro Stadium Civic Stadium Spartan Stadium Capacity: 65,080 Capacity: 58,868 Capacity: 27,396 Capacity: 26,000 x140px|alt=An aerial view of Soldier Field with the Chicago skyline in the background x140px|alt=A satellite view of Foxboro Stadium x140px|alt=An overhead view of PGE Park, showing the stands and a nearby street x140px|alt=A view of Spartan Stadium during a football game from the stands Participating teams and officials Qualification 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification thumb|upright=2.0|Map of qualified countries and their final ranking in the tournament|alt=A world map showing countries who participated in the Women's World Cup, colored based on their placement in the tournament The 1999 Women's World Cup had sixteen participating teams, an increase from the twelve in 1995 and the largest field in the tournament's history.1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Overview http://wwc99.fifa.com/english/competition/qualify.html FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010422120420/http://wwc99.fifa.com/english/competition/qualify.html April 22, 2001 May 12, 2019 Ghana, Mexico, North Korea, and Russia all made their Women's World Cup debuts at the 1999 tournament, with Mexico being the first Spanish-speaking country to qualify while Russia being the first Slavic country to qualify.Longman Jere June 18, 1999 A World of Their Own D6 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/18/sports/soccer-a-world-of-their-own.html The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512063707/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/18/sports/soccer-a-world-of-their-own.html May 12, 2019 live Of the remaining twelve teams, three were returning for their second tournament; nine had participated in all three editions since 1991.June 20, 1999 Women's 1999 World Cup Soccer Infographic D4 The Courier-News Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31477560/womens_world_cup_teams_article/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 The tournament's seven best quarter-finalists also qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympics alongside hosts Australia.June 26, 1999 Front-runners advance at Women's World Cup https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/front-runners-advance-women-world-cup-70920 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512171520/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/front-runners-advance-women-world-cup-70920 May 12, 2019 dead The United States was granted automatic qualification as the host. The remaining participants were determined through a series of six tournaments run by the continental confederations of world soccer from 1997 to 1998; these comprised 63 countries playing in 141 matches. FIFA allocated six berths to Europe; three to Asia; two to Africa; and one each to North America (excluding the hosts), Oceania, and South America.DeSimone Bonnie Hersh Philip June 18, 1999 Women's World Cup '99: The world is watching 4 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32157857/womens_world_cup_99_the_world_is/ Newspapers.com June 1, 2019 Another berth (for Mexico) was determined by a play-off series between the second-place finishers in the North and South American tournaments. Africa (CAF) NGA GHA Asia (AFC) PRK CHN JPN South America (CONMEBOL) BRA Oceania (OFC) AUS Europe (UEFA) DEN GER RUS NOR SWE ITA North America, Central America & Caribbean (CONCACAF) CAN MEX (via play-off) USA (host nation – automatically qualified) Draw The tournament's final draw took place on February 14, 1999, on a temporary outdoor stage at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California.Jones Grahame L. February 15, 1999 Unpredictable Draw for U.S. Women D3 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16184624/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_draw_feb/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 It was televised live by ESPN during the halftime of an exhibition match between the United States women's team and the FIFA Women's World Stars at the stadium.Jones Grahame L. February 14, 1999 With Blatter, World Cup Draw Should Be Quite a Show D11 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16185041/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_draw/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 The United States lost the match 2–1, their first home defeat in more than 40 matches.Jones Grahame L. February 15, 1999 World All-Stars Overcome U.S. Home-Turf Advantage D3 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-feb-15-sp-8444-story.html May 11, 2019 The draw was conducted using four pots of four teams each. The four highest-ranked teams, China, Germany, Norway, and the United States, were seeded into Pot A. The remaining pots were organized based on geographic location, with four European teams in Pot B, South America, Asia, and Oceania represented in Pot C, and North America and Africa in Pot D. The United States was placed in slot A1, separated from Canada and Mexico; similarly, China was separated from Japan and North Korea in the draw.February 13, 1999 Procedures for Women's World Cup Final Draw confirmed https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/procedures-for-women-world-cup-final-draw-confirmed-70513 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023002/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/procedures-for-women-world-cup-final-draw-confirmed-70513 May 12, 2019 dead As a result of the restrictions in seeding and pot placement, two of the World Cup groups each contained two European teams. Group B was dubbed the "group of death" because it contained non-seeded Brazil, an Olympic semi-finalist, alongside Germany, Italy, and Mexico.March 22, 2007 Records crash as USA rejoice https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-world-cup-usa-1999-502003 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190412090806/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-world-cup-usa-1999-502003 April 12, 2019 deadChapin Dwight February 15, 1999 U.S. faces an unfamiliar World D1, D4 San Francisco Examiner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31479119/us_embarks_into_the_unknown/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 The teams drawn in Groups C and D were switched to place China's opening match at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, with hopes of attracting the San Francisco Bay Area's Chinese-American community. Pot A Pot B Pot C Pot D USA (A1) CHN GER NOR DEN ITA RUS SWE AUS BRA JPN PRK CAN GHA MEX NGR Squads 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup squads Each team's squad for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of 20 players, the same as the 1995 tournament. The sixteen participating national associations were required to confirm their final rosters no later than June 9, 1999.May 17, 1999 DiCicco Announces 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup Team; Six Players will Appear in their Third World Cup Tournament https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/36/dicicco-announces-1999-u-s-womens-world-cup-team-six-players-will-appear-in-their-third-world-cup-to United States Soccer Federation May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512040951/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/36/dicicco-announces-1999-u-s-womens-world-cup-team-six-players-will-appear-in-their-third-world-cup-to May 12, 2019 live Three days after the deadline, the full rosters were published by FIFA on their website.May 28, 1999 USA '99: official players' lists to be announced on 12 June https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/usa-official-players-lists-announced-june-70781 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512035447/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/usa-official-players-lists-announced-june-70781 May 12, 2019 dead Several teams, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, drew much of their roster from U.S. college teams.Scoggins Chip June 23, 1999 Soccer puts the World at women's feet https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-06-23-9906230299-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190512035443/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-06-23-9906230299-story.html May 12, 2019 May 11, 2019 Chicago Tribune 1Meacham Jody June 13, 1999 Canadian conundrum: Its top talent flocks to U.S. for experience S5 The Mercury News The oldest player at the tournament was Norwegian captain Linda Medalen, who turned 34 before the opening matchday, while the youngest was 16-year-old Ifeanyi Chiejine of Nigeria.June 22, 1999 Tournament draws media masses C6 Asbury Park Press Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31480902/tournament_draws_media_masses_ap_stats/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 Match officials The 1999 tournament was the first World Cup to feature a pool of 31 referees composed entirely of women—the result of a directive from FIFA president Sepp Blatter approved the year before.November 17, 1998 Women referees only at the 1999 Women's World Cup in the USA https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/women-referees-only-the-1999-women-world-cup-the-usa-70451 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512021217/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/women-referees-only-the-1999-women-world-cup-the-usa-70451 May 12, 2019 dead They worked in groups during matching and training and were divided between two base facilities in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. to reduce travel.FIFA Technical Study Group 1999 76–77 Before the tournament, several coaches raised concerns over the quality of the referee pool, particularly those chosen for geographic diversity.Jones Grahame L. June 19, 1999 Blowing the Whistle D10 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16243478/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_referees/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 By the end of the group stage, several coaches had complained of inconsistent fouls and offside calls. This was blamed in part on the referees being inexperienced with working in front of large crowds.Jensen Mike July 3, 1999 All-female refs not getting high marks C2 The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31493488/allfemale_refs_not_getting_high_marks/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 In a post-tournament report, FIFA stated that the trial of all-female referees had been successful and that further development would produce better results in future tournaments.October 12, 1999 Match officiating at the Women's World Cup USA'99 https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/match-officiating-the-women-world-cup-usa-71328 https://web.archive.org/web/20190514024208/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/match-officiating-the-women-world-cup-usa-71328 dead May 14, 2019 Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 13, 2019 FIFA published the final list of referees on April 13, 1999.April 13, 2019 Match Officials for 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Appointed https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/match-officials-for-1999-fifa-women-world-cup-appointed-70649 Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512024258/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/match-officials-for-1999-fifa-women-world-cup-appointed-70649 May 12, 2019 dead From this list, only Ghanaian assistant referee Juliana Akuteye did not officiate at the tournament. American referee Kari Seitz was selected in June as a replacement for another official who had been denied a travel visa to the United States.Cotsonika Nicholas J. July 10, 1999 From Brighton to World Cup B6 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31478460/from_brighton_to_world_cup/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019June 17, 2019 WWC99: List of referees and assistant referees https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-list-referees-and-assistant-referees-70859 https://web.archive.org/web/20190608170637/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-list-referees-and-assistant-referees-70859 dead June 8, 2019 Fédération Internationale de Football Association June 12, 2019 + Referees Confederation Referee AFC Im Eun-ju (South Korea) Zuo Xiudi (China PR) CAF Bola Elizabeth Abidoye (Nigeria) Fatou Gaye (Senegal) CONCACAF Sonia Denoncourt (Canada) Sandra Hunt (United States) Kari Seitz (United States) Virginia Tovar (Mexico) CONMEBOL Marisela de Fuentes (Venezuela) Maria Edilene Siqueira (Brazil) Martha Toro Pardo (Colombia) OFC Tammy Ogston (Australia) UEFA Katriina Elovirta (Finland) Elke Günthner (Germany) Gitte Nielsen (Denmark) Nicole Petignat (Switzerland) + Assistant referees Confederation Assistant referee AFC Lu Lijuan (China PR) Ri Song-ok (North Korea) Hisae Yoshizawa (Japan) CAF Adeola Omoleye Adeyemi (Nigeria) Comfort Cofie (Ghana) CONCACAF Boni Bishop (Trinidad and Tobago) María del Socorro Rodríguez (Mexico) Jackeline Sáez Blanquice (Panama) CONMEBOL Ana Bia Batista (Brazil) Cleidy Mary Nunes Ribeiro (Brazil) Ana Isabel Pérez Assante (Peru) UEFA Susanne Borg (Sweden) Ann Wenche Kleven (Norway) Corrie Kruithof (Netherlands) Ghislaine Peron-Labbé (France) Preparations The organizing committee for the 1999 tournament was led by chairwoman Donna de Varona, a former Olympian swimmer and co-founder of the Women's Sports Foundation,Siegel Laura A. August 4, 1997 US Women's Soccer Goal: Draw Cash and Crowds 13 The Christian Science MonitorJones Grahame L. July 9, 1997 This Sport to Soon Say, 'We Got Next' C3 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16186638/1999_fifa_womens_world_cup_logo_and/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 and president Marla Messing, an attorney and protégé of U.S. soccer president Alan Rothenberg who had helped organize the 1994 men's World Cup in the United States. Headquartered in Century City, California,Jones Grahame L. June 18, 1999 Woman of the Hour D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-18-sp-47902-story.html Los Angeles Times May 13, 2019 it had a $30 million budget for the tournament, a tenth of that for the men's tournament.Longman Jere May 20, 1999 1999 Women's World Cup: Beautiful Game Takes Flight https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/20/sports/soccer-1999-women-s-world-cup-beautiful-game-takes-flight.html D1 The New York Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512002433/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/20/sports/soccer-1999-women-s-world-cup-beautiful-game-takes-flight.html May 12, 2019 live It was partially funded by a $2.5 million loan from the U.S. Soccer Foundation using profits from the 1994 men's World Cup.Williams Jean Jean Williams 2007 A Beautiful Game: International Perspectives on Women's Football 41 Berg Publishers Oxford 978-1-84520-675-8 717252882 Messing submitted the committee's business plan for the tournament in September 1998, two days before giving birth. The event attracted funding from several major corporate sponsors who had previously shied away from women's soccer, including: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Fujifilm, Gillette, and Allstate; the companies, however, did not promote the tournament through advertising and tie-in campaigns like they did for the 1994 men's World Cup. The tournament's official equipment sponsor was Adidas, who supplied the match balls and other equipment.Johnson Greg June 18, 1999 Sponsors Kick in for Women's Cup C5 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-18-fi-47697-story.html Los Angeles Times May 13, 2019 A new Women's World Cup Trophy was commissioned for the tournament, designed by William Sawaya of Sawaya & Moroni.October 29, 2010 25 facts about the FIFA Women's World Cup https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/fifafacts/womcompwwc/01/32/71/88/fwwc_25facts_final.pdf Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512044752/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/fifafacts/womcompwwc/01/32/71/88/fwwc_25facts_final.pdf May 12, 2019 dead It cost $30,000 to design and assemble the 4.6 kg lb mid trophy. Following a bureaucratic issue that prevented it from being displayed at the February draw, it was unveiled on April 19, 1999.February 7, 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour launches in Paris on 24 February https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-s-world-cup-trophy-tour https://web.archive.org/web/20190515055526/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-s-world-cup-trophy-tour dead May 15, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 14, 2019Brewington Peter April 20, 1999 World Cup trophy unveiled C10 USA Today FIFA also organized several other business events during the tournament, including the FIFA Women's Football Symposium and an extraordinary session of the FIFA Congress. Both took place in Los Angeles before the final.Lieber Jill July 12, 1999 Women's sports take giant leap C1 USA Today Following the bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade a few weeks before the tournament, organizers feared the Chinese team would pull out of the World Cup. However, the team played as planned and reached the final, and the presidents of the United States and China exchanged congratulatory messages.Longman Jere July 7, 1999 Politics Aside, for Chinese It's Only 'a Sporting Thing' D5 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/07/sports/women-s-world-cup-politics-aside-for-chinese-it-s-only-a-sporting-thing.html The New York Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512164523/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/07/sports/women-s-world-cup-politics-aside-for-chinese-it-s-only-a-sporting-thing.html May 12, 2019 liveFarley Maggie July 15, 1999 Crossing the line D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-15-sp-56288-story.html Los Angeles Times June 14, 2019 The closing of the U.S. embassy in Beijing also affected the visa process for the North Korean team and staff, as the country did not have formal diplomatic relations with the U.S., but their visas were approved in time for the tournament.Longman Jere June 7, 1999 For North Koreans, Paradise and Lunch D6 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/07/sports/soccer-for-north-koreans-paradise-and-lunch.html The New York Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512164536/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/07/sports/soccer-for-north-koreans-paradise-and-lunch.html May 12, 2019 live Media and marketing All 32 matches were televised in the United States on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, of which 26 were live broadcasts and six were tape delayed.Bell Jack January 16, 1998 ABC and ESPN to Show Women's World Cup C5 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/16/sports/soccer-abc-and-espn-to-show-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180131151811/http://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/16/sports/soccer-abc-and-espn-to-show-women-s-world-cup.html January 31, 2018 liveFebruary 11, 1999 Women's World Cup '99: Schedule and pairings set in preparation for Feb. 14 draw https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/21201/womens-world-cup-99-schedule-and-pairings-set-i.html Soccer America subscription May 13, 2019 October 9, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211009141202/https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/21201/womens-world-cup-99-schedule-and-pairings-set-i.html dead The network also carried some matches in 70 other countries on its affiliated channels. Lifetime Television produced several documentaries and special programs for the World Cup. Eurosport broadcast most matches live across 55 countries, while local broadcasters in several countries also carried matches.May 15, 1999 Women's football comes home https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/women-football-comes-home-71338 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512024058/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/women-football-comes-home-71338 May 12, 2019 dead The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the largest women's professional sports league in the country, rescheduled several games to avoid clashing with World Cup fixtures. It also cross-promoted the tournament during its television broadcasts.Williams 2007 44 Over 2,000 accredited journalists covered the event, including 950 writers, 410 photographers, and 600 broadcast personnel.June 17, 1999 WWC99: Media accreditation approaches the 2,000 mark https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-media-accreditation-approaches-the-000-mark-70854 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512062808/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-media-accreditation-approaches-the-000-mark-70854 May 12, 2019 dead Several major newspapers in the United States sent reporters to cover matches, with credentialed staff growing in number as the tournament went on, while others declined to produce content beyond wire reports.Longman 2000 28 The official slogan of the tournament was "This is my game. This is my future. Watch me play." It was unveiled alongside the logo and branding in July 1997.Campbell Duncan July 6, 1999 America's better half https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/jul/06/newsstory.sport The Guardian May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20140507215613/http://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/jul/06/newsstory.sport May 7, 2014 live Tickets were marketed primarily to young girls and their fathers, rather than the stereotypical "soccer mom", and sold out quickly.Murray 2019 52 The organizing committee sponsored and arranged training camps and other events for youth soccer players in host cities. Some of these included appearances by members of the United States team to advertise the tournament and invite players and their families to attend matches.Murray 2019 28–29 Boy band 'N Sync and pop performers B*Witched and Billie performed at the opening ceremony for the Women's World Cup at Giants Stadium;Mayo Michael June 20, 1999 It's the kids who rule World Cup C1 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1999-06-20-9906210275-story.html Sun Sentinel May 13, 2019 Billie's single "Because We Want To" was chosen as the tournament's official song.Bell Jack April 20, 1999 Women's World Cup: A Trophy, A Song, Let's Play D4 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/20/sports/soccer-notebook-women-s-world-cup-a-trophy-a-song-let-s-play.html The New York Times May 18, 2019 Jennifer Lopez performed at the closing ceremony before the final, where she also recorded an official music video for her single "Let's Get Loud".July 11, 1999 Akers again inspires teammates D5 Reno Gazette-Journal Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31482361/akers_again_inspires_teammates/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019Rodriguez Priscilla June 12, 2014 On the 6: 15 Years of J.Lo's Best Hits! http://www.latina.com/6-15-years-jlo%E2%80%99s-best-hits Latina May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109123424/http://www.latina.com/6-15-years-jlo%E2%80%99s-best-hits January 9, 2018 live Group stage The sixteen participating teams were organized into four groups, labeled A to D, by the final draw on February 14, 1999. The group stage consisted of 24 matches played in a round-robin format, in which each team played one match against the other three in their group.Cotsonika Nicholas J. June 19, 1999 U.S. women ready for tournament challenge D10 Dayton Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31492963/us_women_ready_for_tournament/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a defeat.Ward Bill June 13, 1999 Women enjoying attention 6 The Tampa Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31492456/women_enjoying_attention_wwc_preview/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The winners and runners-up from each group qualified for the first round of the knockout stage, which began with the quarter-finals on June 30, 1999. Tiebreakers Tie-breaking criteria for group playThe ranking of teams in the group stage was determined as follows:Regulations – 3rd FIFA Women's World Cup USA, 1999 22 FIFA 1999 Points obtained in all group matches (three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat); Goal difference in all group matches; Number of goals scored in all group matches; Points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question; Goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question; Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question; Drawing of lots. Group A 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A thumb|right|Kristine Lilly (left) and Mia Hamm (right) both scored goals in the first two group stage matches for the United States|alt=Soccer players Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm standing over a ball while preparing to take a free kick. Group A no_hide_class_rules Hosts and 1991 champions United States were placed in Group A alongside Denmark, who were undefeated in European qualification, Nigeria, champions of the African qualifying competition, and North Korea in their World Cup debut. The United States defeated Denmark 3–0 in the opening match, played on June 19 in front of a record 78,972 at Giants Stadium, with goals scored by Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and Kristine Lilly.Longman Jere June 20, 1999 Hamm Handles Hype and Americans' High Hopes B1 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/20/sports/women-s-world-cup-hamm-handles-hype-and-americans-high-hopes.html The New York Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512191353/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/20/sports/women-s-world-cup-hamm-handles-hype-and-americans-high-hopes.html May 12, 2019 live The following day at the Rose Bowl, North Korea lost 2–1 to Nigeria by conceding goals to Mercy Akide and Rita Nwadike in the second half.June 21, 1999 Champ Norway opens with win D8 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31495915/champ_norway_opens_with_win/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The United States hosted Nigeria at Chicago's Soldier Field for their second match. They fell behind in the second minute by conceding a goal to Nkiru Okosieme after a defensive mistake. The Americans rallied and found an equalizer in the form of an own goal scored by Ifeanyi Chiejine in the 19th minute. This initiated a 23-minute period where the home side scored six goals on their way to a 7–1 victory.Jones Grahame L. June 25, 1999 U.S. Turns on Light D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-25-sp-50129-story.html Los Angeles Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512193846/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-25-sp-50129-story.html May 12, 2019 liveShipley Amy June 25, 1999 A U.S. Tidal Wave Sinks Nigeria, 7–1 D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup25.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20080821161847/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup25.htm August 21, 2008 live North Korea earned an upset victory over Denmark in Portland, winning 3–1 with two first-half goals and another in the 73rd minute before a consolation goal by the Danes.Elliott Helene June 25, 1999 N. Korea's Victory Is Very Revealing D9 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31496479/n_koreas_victory_is_very_revealing/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The North Korean victory denied the United States an instant berth in the quarter-finals. It also preserved the chances for all four teams in the group to finish in the top two places and qualify for the knockout stage. Nigeria became the first African team to advance to the quarter-finals of a Women's World Cup with a 2–0 defeat of Denmark in their final group stage match. Nigeria's Super Falcons took the lead with a goal by Mercy Akide in the first half and added a second by Okosieme in the 81st minute, while Denmark had a goal disallowed and was unable to finish its chances.June 28, 1999 Germany gives up late goal, will now face U.S. earlier C3 Austin American-Statesman Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31497662/germany_gives_up_late_goal_will_now/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The United States rested several of its starting players for its final group stage match against North Korea, but finished with a 3–0 victory with a goal from reserve striker Shannon MacMillan and another two scored by midfielder Tisha Venturini in the second half.Huebner Barbara June 28, 1999 Stars leaping off the bench D9 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31497790/stars_leaping_off_the_bench/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The Americans finished first in Group A, with nine points, followed by Nigeria with six.Shipley Amy June 28, 1999 Reserves Jump-Start U.S. to World Cup Win, 3–0 D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup28.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512194853/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup28.htm May 12, 2019 live A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Group B 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Group B thumb|right|Pretinha scored a hat-trick in Brazil's opening match against Mexico|alt=Soccer player Pretinha pictured holding the Pan-American Games torch Group B no_hide_class_rules Group B, dubbed the tournament's "group of death", included 1995 runners-up Germany, Olympic semi-finalists Brazil, 1991 quarter-finalist Italy, and newcomers Mexico. Brazil opened the group stage with a 7–1 blowout win over Mexico at Giants Stadium, scoring the final six goals of the match after it was tied at 1–1 ten minutes in. Forward Pretinha and midfielder Sissi both scored hat-tricks, the former's completed in stoppage time and the latter in the 50th minute. Kátia scored from a penalty kick before half-time.Jones Grahame L. June 20, 1999 Mexico Kicked into Dreamland D15 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31499021/mexico_kicked_into_dreamland/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Italy and Germany played to a 1–1 draw the following day at the Rose Bowl, avoiding an upset for the Italians with a penalty kick scored by Bettina Wiegmann in the 61st minute to level the match.Norwood Robyn June 21, 1999 Germany Avoids Disaster D10 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31499771/germany_avoids_disaster/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Sissi scored twice for Brazil in their second match, a 2–0 victory against Italy in Chicago, earning the team a quarter-finals berth.Scoggins Chip June 25, 1999 Sissi puts right foot forward 10 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31500039/sissi_puts_right_foot_forward/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Mexico was eliminated from the group in a 6–0 loss to Germany in Portland, having been outshot 43–2 and unable to force a save from German goalkeeper Silke Rottenberg until the 89th minute. Inka Grings scored a hat-trick for the Germans, including the opening and closing goals of the match, while her teammates Sandra Smisek, Ariane Hingst, and Renate Lingor each scored one goal.Elliott Helene June 25, 1999 Mexico Is Overwhelmed by Germany, 6–0 D9 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31501647/mexico_is_overwhelmed_by_germany_60/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Brazil and Germany played on the final matchday for first place in Group B, as the second-place team would be drawn against the United States in the quarter-finals. After conceding to Germany's Birgit Prinz in the eighth minute, Brazil rallied from behind and took a 2–1 lead by the end of the first half on goals by Kátia and Sissi. A penalty kick, awarded to Germany in the first minute of the second half after Prinz was fouled in the box, was converted by Wiegmann to tie the match at 2–2. The Germans then took the lead on a deflected shot by Steffi Jones, but a last-minute header from substitute forward Maycon in stoppage time tied the match at 3–3. Brazil finished atop the group and would play Nigeria in the quarter-finals, while Germany advanced as the second-placed team to face the United States.Goff Steven June 28, 1999 Brazil Draws Excitement From Tie Vs. Germany D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke28.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512215659/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke28.htm May 12, 2019 liveWarren James June 28, 1999 Tie costly for Germans 7 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31502401/tie_costly_for_germans/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Italy, who were already eliminated by the Brazil–Germany draw, defeated Mexico 2–0 at Foxboro Stadium to finish the tournament with a 1–1–1 record.Smith Michael June 28, 1999 Italy fends off Mexico D9 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31502436/italy_fends_off_mexico/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Group C 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Group C Group C no_hide_class_rules Reigning World Cup champions Norway were seeded into Group C, which also had 1995 quarter-finalists Japan, North American qualification champions Canada, and newcomers Russia, who qualified through the European play-offs. Canada took the lead in the 32nd minute of its opening match against Japan, played at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, but conceded to Japanese forward Nami Otake in the 64th minute and ended the match with a 1–1 draw.Hunter Stuart June 20, 1999 Canada opens with a tie A83 The Province https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31508189/canada_opens_with_a_tie/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Norway began its defense of the World Cup title in Massachusetts with a 2–1 win over the debuting Russians, with a goal by Brit Sandaune off a 28th-minute corner kick taken by Marianne Pettersen, who scored in the 68th minute and took nine more shots; Galina Komarova scored a consolation goal for Russia in the 78th minute, one of just two shots on goal for the team during the entire match.Bickelhaupt Susan June 21, 1999 Norway kicks off defense on right foot D9 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31508350/norway_kicks_off_defense_on_right_foot/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 At Jack Kent Cooke Stadium near Washington, D.C., Norway became the first team to secure a place in the quarter-finals by winning 7–1 in a rout of Canada. Canada had tied the match at 1–1 with a goal in the 31st minute by Charmaine Hooper, but Norwegian forward Ann Kristin Aarønes, who had scored the first goal in the eighth minute, restored her team's lead with a header in the 36th minute.Jones Grahame L. June 24, 1999 Norway Is Picture Perfect D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31508522/norway_is_picture_perfect/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Five Norwegian players scored in the second half, equaling the seven goals they scored against Canada in the first round of the 1995 tournament.Goff Steven June 24, 1999 Norway Trounces Canada; Sweden Tops Australia D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke24.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190513012222/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke24.htm May 13, 2019 live Four days after their defeat to Norway, the Russians earned their first World Cup win by defeating Japan 5–0 at Portland's Civic Stadium. The team scored four goals in the second half, including two by Olga Letyushova and three throughout the match that were assisted by captain Irina Grigorieva.Elliott Helene June 24, 1999 Russia Finds Firmer Footing, 5–0 D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31509006/russia_finds_firmer_footing_50/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Russia qualified for the quarter-finals with a 4–1 victory over Canada at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, finishing in second place with six points. Grigorieva scored Russia's first goal in the 54th minute and assisted on their second, the first of two goals scored by Elena Fomina; Canada had reduced the deficit to 2–1 with a goal by Charmaine Hooper in the 76th minute, but Fomina's second in the 86th minute and a stoppage time goal from Olga Karasseva finished off the match.Warren James June 27, 1999 Smooth exit for Canada 5 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31509880/smooth_exit_for_canada/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Norway finished unbeaten in the group stage by defeating Japan 4–0 at Soldier Field on June 26, benefiting from an early penalty kick and an own goal that were both conceded by Hiromi Isozaki; Isozaki fouled Monica Knudsen in the box in the seventh minute, leading to a penalty converted by Hege Riise a minute later, and misplayed a cross by Unni Lehn into her own goal in the 26th minute. The Norwegian team lost captain Linda Medalen and forward Ann Kristin Aarønes to injuries in the first half, but not before the latter had scored the team's third goal. The final goal of the match was scored in the 61st minute by Dagny Mellgren, who headed in a cross produced by Lehn.Trecker Jamie June 27, 1999 Norway Loses Players, but Gains 4–0 Victory D6 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupmwest27.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20081119012004/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupmwest27.htm November 19, 2008 live C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Group D 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Group D thumb|right|upright=0.7|Alicia Ferguson was sent off with a red card in the second minute of Australia's match against China, the fastest in tournament history|alt=Soccer player Alicia Ferguson, wearing a yellow kit, prepares to control a ball during a match. Group D no_hide_class_rules Group D included 1995 semi-finalists and Olympic runners-up China, 1995's last-place team Australia, newcomers and African tournament runners-up Ghana, and previous hosts and semi-finalists Sweden.Starnes Richard June 19, 1999 Ready to kick up their heels F3 The Ottawa Citizen https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31510906/ready_to_kick_up_their_heels/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 In their opening match against Sweden at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, China conceded an early goal in the second minute to Swedish defender Kristin Bengtsson. Forward Jin Yan scored the equalizer for China in the 17th minute and Liu Ailing scored the winning goal in the 69th minute.Almond Elliott June 20, 1999 China struggles, defeats Sweden D1 The Mercury News Australia and Ghana played to a 1–1 draw at Foxboro Stadium in the group's other opening match a day later, which began with a red card shown to Ghanaian midfielder Barikisu Tettey-Quao in the 25th minute.Jones Grahame L. June 21, 1999 Ghana's Sulemana Ties Up Australia B8 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31511931/ghanas_sulemana_ties_up_australia/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Ghanaian goalkeeper Memunatu Sulemana made 11 saves to keep the match scoreless until the 74th minute, when Matildas captain Julie Murray scored to break the deadlock. Ghana equalized less than two minutes later with a finish by substitute Nana Gyamfuah following a rebound off Australian goalkeeper Tracey Wheeler's save, securing a point in the group standings.Lessels Allen June 21, 1999 A waltz with the Matildas D10 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31511799/a_waltz_with_the_matildas/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Sweden took an early lead in its second match, played against Australia at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium near Washington, D.C., with a header in the eighth minute by Jane Törnqvist off a corner kick and a tap-in goal by Hanna Ljungberg twelve minutes later. Julie Murray's goal in the 32nd minute reduced the deficit to 2–1 at half-time, but Ljungberg scored again in the 69th minute because of a defensive error by Australia, confirming a 3–1 victory for the Swedes.Cockerill Michael June 25, 1999 Swedes show Matildas the approaching exit 35 The Sydney Morning Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31512539/swedes_show_matildas_the_approaching/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Sun Wen completed a hat-trick in the first 54 minutes of China's match against Ghana, which ended in a 7–0 victory at Portland's Civic Stadium and clinched the team's quarter-finals berth. Ghana lost defender Regina Ansah to a red card in the 52nd minute and three of her teammates earned three yellow cards for other fouls. The Chinese continued to score in the second half, including a pair by Zhang Ouying in the 82nd minute and at the beginning of stoppage time, while Zhao Lihong added another stoppage time goal a minute later.Elliott Helene June 24, 1999 Hats Off to Sun Wen in China Rout D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31513411/hats_off_to_sun_wen_in_china_rout/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019Mahoney Ridge June 23, 1999 Russia, China Roll Toward Quarterfinal Clash D5 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupwest24.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20081119012028/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupwest24.htm November 19, 2008 live China closed out its group stage by defeating Australia 3–1, extending its winning streak to three matches and outscoring its opponents 12–2. Australian forward Alicia Ferguson was sent off for a foul in the second minute, which remains the fastest red card in Women's World Cup history.FIFA Communications & Public Affairs Division April 16, 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Statistical Kit: Milestones & Superlatives – Event edition 9–11, 15 https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/187ea18d88a65582/original/yvskwbegs6yswdkkk6dc-pdf.pdf Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 12, 2019 Sun Wen scored her first goal in the 39th minute and followed with a second shortly after half-time, having received passes from Zhao Lihong for both goals. Cheryl Salisbury reduced the deficit to 2–1 with her strike in the 66th minute, ending a 253-minute shutout streak for Chinese goalkeeper Gao Hong. The Chinese ultimately won 3–1 after an assurance goal was scored by Liu Ying in the 73rd minute.Yannis Alex June 27, 1999 China Bests Australia, And Russia Advances B8 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/27/sports/women-s-world-cup-china-bests-australia-and-russia-advances.html The New York Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190513041220/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/27/sports/women-s-world-cup-china-bests-australia-and-russia-advances.html May 13, 2019 liveJune 27, 1999 Aussies ejected, dejected C6 St. Petersburg Times Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31515104/aussies_ejected_dejected/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Sweden advanced to the quarter-finals with a 2–0 victory over Ghana in Chicago, relying on two goals scored by early substitute Victoria Svensson in the 58th and 86th minutes.Jones Grahame L. June 27, 1999 Substitute Is Spark for Swedes D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31515185/substitute_is_spark_for_swedes/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Knockout stage 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage The knockout stage of the Women's World Cup consisted of three single-elimination rounds leading to a final and a third-place playoff. Following a tie in regulation time, two 15-minute periods of extra time would be used to determine a winner. For the first time in Women's World Cup history, the golden goal would be used during extra time to instantly decide the winner in sudden death.June 16, 1999 Golden Goal to be used for the first time at the Women's World Cup https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/golden-goal-used-for-the-first-time-the-women-world-cup-70845 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512024031/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/golden-goal-used-for-the-first-time-the-women-world-cup-70845 May 12, 2019 dead If the score remained tied at the end of extra time, a penalty shootout would ensue.Phillips Troy June 19, 1999 The Basics: FIFA Women's World Cup U.S.A. '99 13 Fort Worth Star-TelegramGoff Steven July 11, 1999 Brazil Earns Consolation Over Norway in Shootout D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupthird11.htm The Washington Post May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305055334/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupthird11.htm March 5, 2016 live Bracket Bracket Quarterfinals The first match of a quarterfinals doubleheader at Spartan Stadium in San Jose featured China and Russia, the only team to debut at the tournament and also advance to the knockout stage.Almond Elliott June 27, 1999 Russia defeats Canada; China match in S.J. is up next for victors D8 The Mercury News China advanced with a 2–0 victory over Russia, with goals by Pu Wei and Jin Yan, while their opponents did not manage a shot towards goal until stoppage time.Elliott Helene July 1, 1999 For Chinese, 2–0 Victory Is No Sweat D7 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31516773/for_chinese_20_victory_is_no_sweat/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The second match of the doubleheader, between neighboring rivals Norway and Sweden, began with a scoreless first half and ended with four goals scored in the second half for a 3–1 Norwegian win. Norway opened the scoring with a header by Ann Kristin Aarønes in the 51st minute, which was followed by a goal from Marianne Pettersen in the 58th minute and a penalty scored by Hege Riise in the 72nd minute; Sweden scored a consolation goal by way of a run and shot from Malin Moström in the 90th minute.Meacham Jody July 1, 1999 Norway knocks Sweden aside 3–1 D1 The Mercury NewsElliott Helene July 1, 1999 Norway Warms Up in the Second Half D7 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31517009/norway_warms_up_in_the_second_half/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The next doubleheader, at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium near Washington, D.C., began with a match between the United States and Germany played in front of 54,642, including U.S. President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton.Gildea William July 2, 1999 U.S. Women Play to the Crowd A1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke2.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20080830032726/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupcooke2.htm August 30, 2008 live U.S. defender Brandi Chastain scored an own goal in the fifth minute after a miscommunication with goalkeeper Briana Scurry, but the Americans found an equalizing goal eleven minutes later from Tiffeny Milbrett.Longman Jere July 2, 1999 Resilient Americans Advance to Semifinals D1 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/sports/women-s-world-cup-resilient-americans-advance-to-semifinals.html The New York Times May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190513062950/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/sports/women-s-world-cup-resilient-americans-advance-to-semifinals.html May 13, 2019 live Germany retook the lead in first-half stoppage time on a strike by Bettina Wiegmann that beat Scurry from 22 yd m. Chastain redeemed herself by scoring the second equalizing goal for the U.S. in the 49th minute, finishing a corner kick that was taken by Mia Hamm.Shipley Amy July 2, 1999 U.S. Manages to Hold Its Own D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupusb2.htm The Washington Post May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20081119012440/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupusb2.htm November 19, 2008 live Defender Joy Fawcett's header off a corner kick in the 66th minute proved to be the game-winning goal, allowing the United States to advance with a 3–2 defeat of the Germans. The second match at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, featuring Brazil and Nigeria, was the first in FIFA Women's World Cup history to be decided by a golden goal in extra time.April 26, 2019 Sissi's golden goal https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/sissi-goal-3023324 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512175206/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/sissi-goal-3023324 May 12, 2019 live Cidinha scored twice in the first 22 minutes of the match and was joined by Nenê in the 35th minute to give Brazil a 3–0 lead at half-time. Nigeria substituted goalkeeper Ann Chiejine for Judith Chime and began pressing its attackers early in the second half. The Super Falcons scored their first goal in the 63rd minute, Prisca Emeafu taking advantage of a defensive mistake, and added a second through Nkiru Okosieme's shot off a rebound in the 72nd minute. Nkechi Egbe scored the equalizing goal for Nigeria in the 85th minute with a far-post strike from 14 yd m. The goal forced sudden death extra time, which Nigeria would play with only 10 players after forward Patience Avre was ejected in the 87th minute for receiving a second yellow card.Jones Grahame L. July 2, 1999 Brazil Gets a Scare Before Advancing, 4–3 D10 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31517395/brazil_gets_a_scare_before_advancing/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 Brazilian midfielder Sissi, who had assisted two of the first-half goals, scored the golden goal from 22 yd m in the 104th minute to win the match 4–3 for Brazil.White Joseph July 2, 1999 Sissi's goal puts Brazil in semis E8 The Boston Globe Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31517370/sissis_goal_puts_brazil_in_semis/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019 The top seven quarterfinalists also qualified for the 2000 Summer Olympics alongside hosts Australia, who were eliminated in the group stage. The Olympics qualification was determined by a series of tiebreakers, beginning with the margin of defeat in the quarterfinal match, followed by goals scored in the quarterfinal and group stage performance.June 19, 1999 Qualification for the Sydney 2000 Women's Football Tournament https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/qualification-for-the-sydney-2000-women-football-tournament-70872 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512024410/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/qualification-for-the-sydney-2000-women-football-tournament-70872 May 12, 2019 dead Although Russia and Sweden both lost by two goals, the Swedes had scored in their defeat while Russia did not, leaving them as the only quarterfinalist to not qualify for the Olympics.July 2, 1999 Brazilians advance 4–3 in OT C3 St. Petersburg Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31516751/brazilians_advance_43_in_ot/ Newspapers.com May 12, 2019July 2, 1999 Roundup: Russian plan backfires D7 San Francisco Examiner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32569679/soccers_a_sissi_game_roundup/ Newspapers.com June 8, 2019 QF1 QF2 QF3 QF4 Semifinals The semifinals played on U.S. Independence Day were organized as doubleheaders with the host Major League Soccer teams, the New England Revolution and the San Jose Clash. Both teams played regular season matches afterwards against the MetroStars and D.C. United, respectively.Springer Shira July 6, 1999 It all worked out at Foxboro Stadium D6 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31535869/it_all_worked_out_at_foxboro_stadium/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019Parker Wendy July 4, 1999 Fans to hamper, help favored U.S. D4 Atlanta Journal-Constitution https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31539479/fans_to_hamper_help_favored_us/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 The United States faced Brazil at Stanford Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area in front of 73,123 spectators. The U.S. began the match with an early lead, following a mistimed catch from Brazilian goalkeeper Maravilha that allowed Cindy Parlow to score from a header in the fifth minute. Brazil responded with several shots in the second half that required goalkeeper Briana Scurry to make three major saves to preserve the lead.Shipley Amy July 5, 1999 U.S. Advances to Women's World Cup Soccer Final D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupwest5.htm The Washington Post May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20081119013639/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupwest5.htm November 19, 2008 live On a counterattack in the 80th minute, U.S. striker Mia Hamm drew a penalty kick on a foul from Brazilian captain Elane. Veteran midfielder Michelle Akers, who had stayed on despite two serious head collisions, converted the penalty kick to give the United States a 2–0 victory.Jones Grahame L. July 5, 1999 U.S. Pulls Out All the Stops and Earns a Berth in Final D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-05-sp-53184-story.html Los Angeles Times May 13, 2019 In the second semifinal, played before 28,986 attendees at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts, China defeated reigning champions Norway in a 5–0 rout that matched the team's worst-ever margin of defeat.Elliott Helene July 5, 1999 China Has No Trouble With Norway D8 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31540432/china_has_no_trouble_with_norway/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 Sun Wen opened the scoring in the third minute, with a rebounded shot off a save by goalkeeper Bente Nordby. This was followed by a right-footed volley by Liu Ailing eleven minutes later off a corner kick, increasing the team's lead to 2–0. Liu scored her second goal in the 51st minute, hitting a left-footed volley from 15 yd m, and Fan Yunjie scored China's fourth goal in the 65th minute with another volley off a free kick taken by Sun.Goff Steven July 5, 1999 China Speeds into Final D4 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupeast5.htm The Washington Post May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20000831025716/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupeast5.htm August 31, 2000 live China was awarded a penalty kick in the 72nd minute for a handball in the Norwegian box. Sun converted it, scoring her seventh goal of the tournament to tie Sissi as the leading goalscorer. SF1 SF2 Third place playoff The third-place playoff, contested by Norway and Brazil, was the first part of a doubleheader with the final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena kicking off in the morning.Dillman Lisa July 11, 1999 Brazil Takes a Shortcut to Third B6 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-11-sp-55079-story.html Los Angeles Times May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512043249/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-11-sp-55079-story.html May 12, 2019 live Norway had the majority of chances to score during the match, but Maravilha saved all of their shots to preserve her shutout. Pretinha had two chances to score for Brazil and take the lead, but they were denied by Norwegian goalkeeper Bente Nordby late in the second half.Almond Elliott July 11, 1999 Brazil sees 3rd-place finish as 'huge step' D8 The Mercury News After remaining scoreless through regulation time and stoppage time, the match advanced straight into a penalty shootout; the standard golden goal extra time was skipped due to the constraints of television scheduling ahead of the final. Pretinha missed the opening penalty for Brazil, but the remaining five taken by her teammates were all converted; Norway lost its lead in the shootout with a miss in the third round by Silje Jørgensen, and the shootout ended 5–4 in Brazil's favor after the sixth round following a miss by Ann Kristin Aarønes and a successful shot by Formiga. TPP Final 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final thumb|right|upright=0.7|U.S. defender Brandi Chastain scored the winning penalty in the final|alt=Brandi Chastain holding a microphone with an ESPN logo The 1999 final at the Rose Bowl was played in front of 90,185 spectators, claimed to be a world record for a women's sports event,Gildea William July 11, 1999 U.S. Effort Nets Second World Cup Title A1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup11.htm The Washington Post May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415115539/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cup11.htm April 15, 2016 live while its U.S. television broadcast averaged 17.9 million viewers and peaked at 40 million.Sandomir Richard July 6, 2015 Women's World Cup Final Was Most-Watched Soccer Game in United States History B8 https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-final-was-most-watched-soccer-game-in-united-states-history.html The New York Times May 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190404214756/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-final-was-most-watched-soccer-game-in-united-states-history.html April 4, 2019 live The two finalists, the United States and China, had previously met in the gold medal match at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, which the U.S. won 2–1. With several unsuccessful attempts at the goal made by the hosts, the match was scoreless after regulation time and moved into extra time. China shot twice towards the U.S. goal in extra time, but saves by midfielder Kristine Lilly and goalkeeper Briana Scurry preserved the tie until the end of extra time.Shipley Amy July 11, 1999 Chastain, Scurry Are Big Stars in Shootout D1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupfinal11.htm The Washington Post May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160406092331/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/soccer/longterm/worldcup99/articles/cupfinal11.htm April 6, 2016 live In the ensuing penalty shootout, the first four players scored on their shots before Liu Ying had her attempt in the third round saved by Scurry. Scurry was accused of cheating by multiple media outlets because she had intentionally stepped ahead of the goal line before saving Liu's shot, but stated that "everybody does it".Vecesy George August 8, 1999 Backtalk: When Is It Gamesmanship, and When Is It Cheating? https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/08/sports/backtalk-when-is-it-gamesmanship-and-when-is-it-cheating.html The New York Times June 14, 2019 Lilly and Mia Hamm successfully converted their penalties and gave the Americans a lead, but Zhang Ouying and Sun Wen were able to convert theirs and keep it tied 4–4.Jones Grahame L. July 11, 1999 U.S. Women Recapture the World Cup B1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-11-sp-55047-story.html Los Angeles Times May 13, 2019 Brandi Chastain, who had missed a penalty kick in the Algarve Cup against the Chinese months earlier, beat goalkeeper Gao Hong and won the shootout 5–4 for the United States.Lisi Clemente A. 2010 The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story https://archive.org/details/uswomenssoccerte0000lisi registration 66–68 Scarecrow Press Lanham, Maryland 978-0-8108-7415-2 1030358776 Chastain celebrated by removing her jersey and revealing her sports bra underneath, creating one of the most iconic moments in women's sports history as it appeared on the covers of major magazines and newspapers.Longman Jere July 5, 2003 The Sports Bra Seen Round the World D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/05/sports/soccer-the-sports-bra-seen-round-the-world.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190401023316/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/05/sports/soccer-the-sports-bra-seen-round-the-world.html April 1, 2019 liveGee Alison July 13, 2014 Why Women's World Cup champion Brandi Chastain bared her bra https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-27189681 BBC Sport May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190331065448/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-27189681 March 31, 2019 liveHersh Philip July 14, 2009 Big event, wide ripples 6 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-07-14-0907130552-story.html Chicago Tribune May 13, 2019 Final Aftermath and legacy thumb|upright|A match ball signed by the U.S. team on display in the National Football Museum in England.|alt=A soccer ball with a signature on one of the hexagonal panels. The 1999 Women's World Cup is regarded as a watershed moment in the history of U.S. women's soccer because of its cultural impact and the great public interest it generated.Armour Nancy July 15, 2011 Soccer squad grabs nation's attention like it did in 1999 https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Soccer-squad-grabs-nation-s-attention-like-it-did-2079023.php Houston Chronicle Associated Press May 13, 2019Stone Larry July 4, 2015 Women's World Cup final is latest ripple from America's 1999 soccer splash https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/world-cup/womens-world-cup-final-is-latest-ripple-from-americas-1999-soccer-splash/ The Seattle Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20170217144417/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/world-cup/womens-world-cup-final-is-latest-ripple-from-americas-1999-soccer-splash/ February 17, 2017 live It had a total attendance of 1.194 million spectators and averaged 37,319 per match. This remained the highest total attendance for any Women's World Cup until 2015, which had more matches. The tournament's merchandise sales and television ratings were especially high in the U.S., including several matches that set record for ESPN and ESPN2.July 12, 1999 Women's soccer final sets ratings record C2 The Tennessean https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31551013/media_watch_womens_soccer_final_sets/ Newspapers.com May 14, 2019June 30, 1999 World Cup is raking in the dough B4 The Capital Times Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33411347/world_cup_is_raking_in_the_dough/ Newspapers.com June 30, 2019Zulgad Judd July 9, 1999 World Cup commitment proves to be a success C4 Star-Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31551022/world_cup_commitment_proves_to_be_a/ Newspapers.com May 14, 2019 The final held the record for the largest domestic television audience for a soccer match until the 2014 men's World Cup.Carter Bill June 23, 2014 Bigger Than Baseball: 25 Million Watch U.S.-Portugal World Cup Match B14 https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/business/media/bigger-than-baseball-us-portugal-world-cup-match-outdoes-world-series-in-ratings.html The New York Times May 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20181118122850/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/business/media/bigger-than-baseball-us-portugal-world-cup-match-outdoes-world-series-in-ratings.html November 18, 2018 live The organizing committee reported an estimated profit of $4 million on its $30 million operating budget, making the tournament a financial success.Hersh Philip May 5, 2003 Deal to host Women's World Cup could be struck soon 7 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31550317/deal_to_host_womens_world_cup_could_be/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 The United States became the first team to win two Women's World Cups as well as the first to simultaneously hold the World Cup and Olympic titles. The team, nicknamed the "99ers" and regarded as the best to have been produced by the U.S. women's soccer program,Howard Johnette June 23, 2011 Twelve years later, still the best http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/commentary/news/story?page=howard-110623 ESPN May 13, 2019Brennan Christine July 1, 2015 Don't compare this U.S. women's national team to 1999 championship squad https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2015/07/01/uswnt-womens-world-cup-final-1999-soccer/29590501/ USA Today May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160425103125/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2015/07/01/uswnt-womens-world-cup-final-1999-soccer/29590501/ April 25, 2016 live became instant celebrities and appeared on late-night talk shows and news programs.Penner Mike July 9, 1999 'It's a Sight to See' A1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-09-mn-54298-story.html Los Angeles Times May 14, 2019Killion Ann July 3, 2009 A strong legacy: Women's World Cup win, 10 years on A1 The Mercury NewsBrennan Christine July 2, 2009 Women's progress flows from '99 Cup C3 USA Today The team went on a months-long victory tour following the final, which was originally self-organized due to a pay dispute with the United States Soccer Federation. They appeared in national advertising campaigns for several major companies.Murray 2019 59–63 Although the team finished as silver medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics behind Norway, the U.S. team would go on to win gold medals at the three subsequent Olympics.French Scott August 2, 2016 Remember When? USWNT's silver medal in 2000 – its only Olympic failure yet https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/remember-when-uswnt-silver-medal-2000-olympics-sydney FourFourTwo May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20170811054918/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/remember-when-uswnt-silver-medal-2000-olympics-sydney August 11, 2017 live The United States finished third at the next two editions of the Women's World Cup and as runners-up to Japan in 2011 before winning their third World Cup title in 2015 and fourth in 2019.Longman Jere July 5, 2015 In a Rout and a Romp, U.S. Takes W A1 https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-usa-defeats-japan-to-win-title.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190504030737/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-usa-defeats-japan-to-win-title.html May 4, 2019 liveDas Andrew July 7, 2019 U.S. Wins Record Fourth World Cup Title https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/07/sports/soccer/usa-vs-netherlands-score.html The New York Times July 7, 2019 Several members of the 2011, 2015, and 2019 teams cited the 1999 tournament as providing inspiration during their pursuit of a professional career in the sport.Smith Rory July 7, 2019 Stars and Stripes (and Wins) Forever https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/07/sports/soccer/uswnt-world-cup-final.html The New York Times July 7, 2019Rogers Martin June 4, 2015 Legacy of 1999 Women's World Cup champions lives in this year's U.S. squad https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/06/04/1999-womens-world-cup-legacy-united-states/28474939/ USA Today May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20150608041715/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/06/04/1999-womens-world-cup-legacy-united-states/28474939/ June 8, 2015 live Christie Rampone was the last member of the 1999 team to retire, doing so in 2017 after earning 311 caps.March 4, 2017 Longtime captain Christie Rampone honored before US game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2017/03/04/longtime-captain-christie-rampone-honored-before-us-game/98756216/ USA Today Associated Press May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20170309223706/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2017/03/04/longtime-captain-christie-rampone-honored-before-us-game/98756216/ March 9, 2017 live The organizers and supporters of the Women's World Cup had hoped to ride the momentum from the tournament's popularity to form a professional women's soccer league akin to Major League Soccer, which was established after the 1994 men's World Cup.Jensen Mike July 8, 1999 Start of women's pro soccer league not just around the corner E1 The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31541361/start_of_womens_pro_soccer_league_not/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019Smallwood John July 12, 1999 Will win spur soccer revolution? 111 Philadelphia Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31550616/will_win_spur_soccer_revolution/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 The Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) was formed in January 2000 and began play in April 2001 with eight teams and the support of the United States Soccer Federation.Bell Jack May 8, 2000 One Women's League Is Playing as Another Is Planning D4 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/08/sports/soccer-one-women-s-league-is-playing-as-another-is-planning.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20150527133644/http://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/08/sports/soccer-one-women-s-league-is-playing-as-another-is-planning.html May 27, 2015 livePage Rodney April 8, 2001 Women's soccer dream comes true C4 St. Petersburg Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31550652/womens_soccer_dream_comes_true/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019 The league's $40 million, five-year budget lasted only one season while its attendance and television ratings struggled to meet projections and investor demands.Longman Jere September 16, 2003 Women's Soccer League Folds on World Cup's Eve A1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/16/sports/soccer-women-s-soccer-league-folds-on-world-cup-s-eve.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190414062029/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/16/sports/soccer-women-s-soccer-league-folds-on-world-cup-s-eve.html April 14, 2019 live The league played three full seasons before folding in September 2003 with losses estimated at $90 million and an average attendance of 6,667 in its final season.Hersh Philip September 16, 2003 Women's soccer league folds on eve of World Cup 1 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-09-16-0309160273-story.html Chicago Tribune May 14, 2019 The league's teams continued playing in exhibition matches, but eventually folded, while another professional league was founded in 2007 and folded after three seasons.Zeigler Mark January 10, 2007 Will WUSA live again? D2 San Diego Union-Tribune http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/soccer/20070110-9999-lz1s10wusa.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160306030136/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/soccer/20070110-9999-lz1s10wusa.html March 6, 2016 May 14, 2019Memmott Jim September 1, 2012 U.S. Women's Stars Hope, Cautiously, That a New Pro League Will Form SP6 https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/sports/soccer/us-womens-soccer.html The New York Times May 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906025509/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/sports/soccer/us-womens-soccer.html September 6, 2012 live The National Women's Soccer League was established in 2012 and is the longest-running women's soccer league in U.S. history, drawing on greater financial and planning support from the United States Soccer Federation.Murray 2019 189, 203–207Goldberg Jamie April 9, 2015 National Women's Soccer League faces challenges and opportunities as World Cup looms https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2015/04/nwsl_face_challenges_and_oppor.html The Oregonian June 9, 2019 China was originally awarded the rights to host the 2003 tournament, but the SARS outbreak forced them to withdraw as hosts.Longman Jere May 27, 2003 U.S. Replaces China As Host of Soccer's Women's World Cup D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/sports/soccer-us-replaces-china-as-host-of-soccer-s-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times May 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180908054348/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/sports/soccer-us-replaces-china-as-host-of-soccer-s-women-s-world-cup.html September 8, 2018 live The United States stepped in to host the tournament, which was organized in three months and was used unsuccessfully to prevent the WUSA from folding.Madden Mark September 20, 2003 It's a half-empty outlook for Women's World Cup B2 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31544797/its_a_halfempty_outlook_for_womens/ Newspapers.com May 13, 2019Lowitt Bruce September 14, 2003 This won't be a party like it was in 1999 C1 St. Petersburg Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31584200/this_wont_be_a_party_like_it_was_in/ Newspapers.com May 14, 2019 The 2003 tournament used smaller venues, including several soccer-specific stadiums built for Major League Soccer teams, and its television broadcasts competed against American football and baseball games that were scheduled at the same time.Connolly Marc September 11, 2003 MLS cashes in on Women's World Cup C3 USA TodayTimmermann Tom September 19, 2003 WUSA's demise puts cloud over tourney D1 St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31584238/wusas_demise_puts_cloud_over_tourney/ Newspapers.com May 14, 2019 It averaged an attendance of 20,525 and ended with a victory for Germany over Sweden at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.March 22, 2007 Europe dominates as USA steps in to host https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-world-cup-usa-2003-502007 https://web.archive.org/web/20190514064228/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-women-world-cup-usa-2003-502007 dead May 14, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 13, 2019 Awards FIFA Women's World Cup awards Chinese striker Sun Wen was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/archive/usa1999/awards/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150702171925/http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/archive/usa1999/awards/ dead July 2, 2015 Awards FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 16, 2019 She also shared the Golden Shoe with Brazilian midfielder Sissi as the tournament's joint top goalscorers with seven goals and three assists for both players.July 20, 1999 Sun Wen and Sissi share adidas top scorer award https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/sun-wen-and-sissi-share-adidas-top-scorer-award-71010 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512053853/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/sun-wen-and-sissi-share-adidas-top-scorer-award-71010 May 12, 2019 dead Sissi also won the Silver Ball, while American veteran Michelle Akers won the Bronze Ball. Ann Kristin Aarønes won the Bronze Shoe with four goals and one assist. China won the FIFA Fair Play Award for its disciplinary record during the tournament. The tournament's awards were presented at the FIFA World Player of the Year ceremony on January 24, 2000, in Brussels.December 22, 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year 1999 : Batistuta, Beckham or Rivaldo? https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-world-player-the-year-1999-batistuta-beckham-rivaldo-71792 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512053853/https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-world-player-the-year-1999-batistuta-beckham-rivaldo-71792 May 12, 2019 dead Golden BallSilver BallBronze BallCHN Sun WenBRA SissiUSA Michelle AkersGolden ShoeBronze ShoeBRA SissiCHN Sun WenNOR Ann Kristin Aarønes7 goals, 3 assists4 goals, 1 assistFIFA Fair Play AwardCHN All-Star Team The sixteen members of the Women's World Cup All-Star Team were announced on July 8, 1999, including seven players from China and five from the United States.July 8, 1999 WWC99: Hamm, Sissi, Sun among 16 players selected to Mastercard All-Star Team https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-hamm-sissi-sun-among-players-selected-mastercard-all-star-team-70977 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512053847/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/wwc99-hamm-sissi-sun-among-players-selected-mastercard-all-star-team-70977 May 12, 2019 dead It was the first all-star team to be chosen during the World Cup by FIFA officials.July 9, 1999 China, U.S. dominate all-star team D4 The Honolulu Advertiser Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31483111/china_us_dominate_allstar_team/ Newspapers.com May 11, 2019 Goalkeepers Defenders Midfielders ForwardsCHN Gao Hong USA Briana ScurryCHN Wang Liping CHN Wen Lirong GER Doris Fitschen USA Brandi Chastain USA Carla OverbeckBRA Sissi CHN Liu Ailing CHN Zhao Lihong GER Bettina Wiegmann USA Michelle AkersCHN Jin Yan CHN Sun Wen NOR Ann Kristin Aarønes USA Mia Hamm Statistics Goalscorers A total of 123 goals were scored at the Women's World Cup, setting a new tournament record, and averaged 3.84 per match. 74 different players scored goals, including three own goals and four hat-tricks. Sissi of Brazil and Sun Wen of China PR won the Golden Shoe award for scoring seven goals, while Ann Kristin Aarønes of Norway finished third with four goals.FIFA Women's World Cup USA 1999: Players – Top goals https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/archive/usa1999/statistics/players/goal-scored.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150615044446/http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/archive/usa1999/statistics/players/goal-scored.html dead June 15, 2015 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 1, 2019 FIFA BRA Sissi CHN Sun Wen NOR Ann Kristin Aarønes BRA Pretinha CHN Jin Yan CHN Liu Ailing GER Inka Grings GER Bettina Wiegmann NGA Nkiru Okosieme NOR Marianne Pettersen NOR Hege Riise USA Tiffeny Milbrett AUS Julie Murray BRA Cidinha BRA Kátia CAN Charmaine Hooper CHN Zhang Ouying ITA Patrizia Panico NGA Mercy Akide PRK Jo Song-ok RUS Elena Fomina RUS Olga Letyushova SWE Hanna Ljungberg SWE Victoria Svensson USA Michelle Akers USA Mia Hamm USA Kristine Lilly USA Cindy Parlow USA Tisha Venturini AUS Cheryl Salisbury BRA Maycon BRA Nenê CAN Silvana Burtini CHN Fan Yunjie CHN Liu Ying CHN Pu Wei CHN Zhao Lihong DEN Janni Johansen GER Ariane Hingst GER Steffi Jones GER Renate Lingor GER Birgit Prinz GER Sandra Smisek GHA Nana Gyamfuah ITA Paola Zanni JPN Nami Otake MEX Maribel Domínguez NGA Nkechi Egbe NGA Prisca Emeafu NGA Rita Nwadike PRK Jin Pyol-hui PRK Kim Kum-sil NOR Solveig Gulbrandsen NOR Unni Lehn NOR Linda Medalen NOR Dagny Mellgren NOR Brit Sandaune RUS Natalia Barbashina RUS Irina Grigorieva RUS Natalia Karasseva RUS Olga Karasseva RUS Galina Komarova RUS Larisa Savina SWE Kristin Bengtsson SWE Malin Moström SWE Jane Törnqvist USA Brandi Chastain USA Joy Fawcett USA Julie Foudy USA Shannon MacMillan JPN Hiromi Isozaki (against Norway) NGA Ifeanyi Chiejine (against United States) USA Brandi Chastain (against Germany) Assists yes FIFAStatistics – FIFA Women's World Cup USA '99 FIFA 1999 Zürich RUS Irina Grigorieva USA Julie Foudy BRA Sissi CHN Sun Wen NOR Unni Lehn RUS Olga Letyushova USA Shannon MacMillan BRA Nenê CHN Pu Wei CHN Zhao Lihong GER Sandra Smisek NOR Marianne Pettersen USA Brandi Chastain USA Mia Hamm USA Tiffeny Milbrett USA Cindy Parlow AUS Julie Murray BRA Elane BRA Raquel CAN Geri Donnelly CAN Charmaine Hooper CAN Andrea Neil CAN Sharolta Nonen CHN Jin Yan CHN Liu Ying CHN Wang Liping GER Doris Fitschen GER Maren Meinert GER Birgit Prinz GER Pia Wunderlich GHA Vivian Mensah ITA Antonella Carta JPN Tamaki Uchiyama NGA Mercy Akide NGA Patience Avre NGA Rita Nwadike PRK Jo Jong-ran PRK Jo Song-ok NOR Ann Kristin Aarønes NOR Silje Jørgensen NOR Monica Knudsen NOR Brit Sandaune RUS Natalia Barbashina RUS Natalia Karasseva SWE Malin Andersson SWE Kristin Bengtsson SWE Malin Moström SWE Victoria Svensson USA Joy Fawcett USA Kristine Lilly Tournament ranking Per statistical convention in soccer, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. main WDL complete FIFA Technical ReportFIFA Technical Study Group 1999 12 H USA CHN BRA NOR RUS SWE NGA GER ITA PRK AUS CAN GHA JPN DEN MEX 13 0 1 2 3 7 3 2 1 16 9 0 1 2 3 12 5 1 0 19 2 0 0 3 1 8 1 2 1 12 7 0 1 2 1 10 1 1 1 3 3 0 1 2 1 10 0 0 3 1 15 2 0 2 8 12 1 0 2 4 6 4 1 1 16 8 2 0 2 10 5 2 0 2 7 6 5 1 0 18 3 AUS BRA CAN CHN DEN GER GHA ITA JPN MEX NGA PRK NOR RUS SWE USA T D B C D A B D B C B A A C C D A Final result #FFD700 Champions #C0C0C0 Runners-up #CD7F32 Third place Fourth place Eliminated inquarter-finals Eliminated ingroup stage yes yes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th QF QF QF QF GS GS GS GS GS GS GS GS See also Women's association football References External links https://web.archive.org/web/20010503220552/http://wwc99.fifa.com/ Official website May 3, 2001 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 1999 at FIFA.com FIFA Technical Report (Part 1) and (Part 2) 1999 World Cup Category:1999 in American women's soccer Category:Women's international association football competitions hosted by the United States Category:June 1999 sports events in the United States Category:July 1999 sports events in the United States