Over 90,000 fans filled the Rose Bowl on July 10, 1999, as the U.S. women's soccer team defeated China in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Women's World Cup.
“Twenty women. One goal”
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Over 90,000 fans filled the Rose Bowl on July 10, 1999, as the U.S. women's soccer team defeated China in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Women's World Cup.
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On July 10, 1999, the U.S. women's soccer team celebrated a landmark victory at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. They defeated China in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Women's World Cup. Over 90,000 fans attended the match, while 40 million people watched on television. Directed by Erin Leyden, 'The '99ers' recounts the athletes' determination and the lasting impact of their win on women's sports.
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Why Watch
- See the dramatic penalty-kick shootout against China
- Meet the athletes who changed women's sports
- Find out how the victory impacted future generations
Did You Know
- The U.S. women's soccer team won the World Cup on July 10, 1999.
- The final match drew a crowd of over 90,000 fans at the Rose Bowl.
- An estimated 40 million viewers in the U.S. watched the final match.
- The documentary was directed by Erin Leyden in 2013.
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When did the U.S. women's soccer team win the Women's World Cup?
The U.S. women's soccer team won the Women's World Cup on July 10, 1999.
How many fans attended the Women's World Cup final in 1999?
The Women's World Cup final in 1999 was attended by over 90,000 fans.
What was the viewership for the Women's World Cup victory in 1999?
The victory drew an estimated 40 million viewers across the United States.
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