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Recap of WPS coverage of 1999 Women's World Cup

Ten years ago today, the U.S. women's national team grabbed the hearts of Americans as they defeated China in the Women's World Cup.



Over the past month various WPS players relived their experiences and memories of the U.S. victory. Here is a recap of the stories:


Remembering '99: Tiffeny Milbrett

The author, Tiffeny Milbrett, is a forward for FC Gold Pride and was a member of the 1999 Women’s World Cup champion U.S. team.


Remembering '99: Kasey Moore

The author, Kasey Moore, is a defender for the Boston Breakers.


Remembering '99: Rachel Buehler

The author, Rachel Buehler, is a defender for FC Gold Pride.


Remembering '99: Lori Chalupny

The author, Lori Chalupny is a midfielder for the Saint Louis Athletica.


Remembering '99: Manya Makoski

The author, Manya Makoski, is a midfielder for the Los Angeles Sol.


Remembering '99: Brittany Klein

The author, Brittany Klein, is a midfielder for the Chicago Red Stars.


Remembering '99: Sissi

The author, Sissi, is a player/coach for FC Gold Pride.


Remembering '99: Karina LeBlanc

The author, Karina LeBlanc, is a goalkeeper for the Los Angeles Sol.


Remembering '99: Keeley Dowling

The author, Keeley Dowling, is a defender for Sky Blue FC.


Remembering '99: Julianna Sitch

The author, Julianne Sitch, is a midfielder with Sky Blue FC.


Remembering '99: Tina Ellertson

The author, Tina Ellertson was 17 years old during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and is currently a forward with the Saint Louis Athletica.


Remembering '99: Steffi Jones

The author is President of the Organizing Committee for the 2011 FIFA World Cup™ in Germany.


Remembering '99: Nikki Krzysik

The author, Nikki Krzysik, was 13 years old during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and is currently a defender for the Chicago Red Stars.


Remembering '99: Rebecca Moros

The author, Rebecca Moros, was 14 years old during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and is currently a midfielder for the Washington Freedom.


Remembering '99: Marla Messing

The author, Marla Messing, was President/CEO of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and now resides in Los Angeles.

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