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The documentary 'The '99ers' focuses on the U.S. women's soccer team's victory at the 1999 Women's World Cup. On July 10, 1999, the team defeated China in a penalty-kick shootout at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. This match attracted over 90,000 fans in attendance and was watched by an estimated 40 million viewers across the United States, marking a pivotal moment for women's sports.
Directed by Erin Leyden, the film examines the athletes' determination and the lasting impact of their victory on the future of women's soccer. The tagline, 'Twenty women. One goal,' encapsulates the collective effort and unity of the team in achieving this historic win.
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.
Perfect For
Women's sports historySoccer fansSports documentaries