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Key:
Date: Versus Score [Halftime]
Location, Stadium (Attendance)
Matchtype
Scorer(s): Player time — if known
Team Lineup (Substitutions) — if known
Referee: — if known
Cards: [Y=Yellow, R=Red] — if known
Opponent’s details provided where known
1995
January 20, 1995: USA 5-0 Australia
Phoenix, AZ, Cave Creek Complex (2,500)
International Friendly
Scorers: Michelle Akers(2), Carin Gabarra, Tisha Venturini, OG
USA: Brianna Scurry; Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Thori Staples; Kristine Lilly, Tiffany Roberts, Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy; Carin Gabarra, Michelle Akers (Tiffany Milbrett, 46′), Mia Hamm (Sarah Rafanelli)
Head coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: Tracey Wheeler, Anissa Tann, Kaylene Janssen, Traci Bartlett, Sonia Gegenhuber, Denie Pentecost, Julie Murray (c) (Jane Oakley 46′), Cheryl Salisbury, Alison Forman (Moya Dodd 46′) Lisa Casagrande, Sunni Hughes
Head coach: Tom Sermanni
January 23, 1995: USA 4-1 Australia
Phoenix, AZ, Cave Creek Complex (500)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini (2), Carin Gabarra (2) — Hughes (22′)
USA: Brianna Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Joy Fawcett; Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly (Natalie Neaton), Tiffany Roberts (Holly Manthei), Tisha Venturini; Michelle Akers (Shannon MacMillan), Carin Gabarra, Tiffany Milbrett (Staci Wilson)
Head coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: Tracey Wheeler, Anissa Tann, Traci Bartlett, Sonia Gegenhuber, Jane Oakley, Michelle Watson (Denie Pentecost 75′), Alison Forman (Kaylene Janssen 75′), Cheryl Salisbury, Julie Murray (c) (Justine Fisher 80′), Sunni Hughes, Lisa Casagrande (Kim Revell 70′)
Head coach: Tom Sermanni
February 24, 1995: USA 7-0 Denmark
Orlando, FL, Showalter Field (2,238)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffany Roberts, Mia Hamm (2), Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers (3)
USA: Brianna Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Staci Wilson), Tiffany Roberts, Mia Hamm (Tiffeny Milbrett), Julie Foudy (Jennifer Lalor), Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Carin Gabarra (Holly Manthei), Michelle Akers
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Christina Hansen (Janne Rasmussen), Kamma Flæng, Lene Terp, Birgit Christensen, Katrine S. Pedersen, Lisbet Kolding (Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen), Marianne Jensen, Gitte Krogh, Helle Jensen, Irene Stelling
Head Coach: Keld Gantzhorn
March 14, 1995: USA 2-0 Finland
Faro, Portugal
Algarve Cup Group B
Scorers: Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts (Holly Manthei), Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly (Staci Wilson), Tisha Venturini, Carin Gabarra (Jennifer Lalor), Michelle Akers (Tiffeny Milbrett)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
March 16, 1995: USA 3-0 Portugal
Portimao, Portugal
Algarve Cup Group B
Scorers: Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Carin Gabarra
USA: Saskia Webber, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Staci Wilson, Thori Staples (Kristine Lilly), Julie Foudy (Jennifer Lalor), Holly Manthei, Tisha Venturini (Linda Hamilton), Tiffeny Milbrett, Michelle Akers (Mia Hamm), Sarah Rafanelli (Carin Gabarra)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
POR: n/a
March 17, 1995: USA 0-2 Denmark
Lagos, Portugal, Estádio Municipal
Algarve Cup Group B
Scorers: Helle Jensen, Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Jennifer Lalor), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Carin Gabarra (Holly Manthei, Staci Wilson)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Kamma Flæng, Lene Terp, Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen, Birgit Christensen, Katrine S. Pedersen, Lisbet Kolding, Gitte Krogh, Helle Jensen (c) (Christina Bonde), Irene Stelling, Lene Madsen
Head Coach: Keld Gantzhorn
March 19, 1995: USA 3-3 (2-4 PK) Norway [HT 2-1]
Quaeira, Portugal (250)
Algarve Cup Third Place Game
Scorers: Michelle Akers 21′, Carin Gabarra 28′, Kristine Lilly 55′ — Kristin Sandberg 26′, Anne Nymark Andersen 51′ (PK), Merete Myklebust 87′ (PK)
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts (Tiffeny Milbrett), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra, Michelle Akers
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Reidun Seth (Ingrid Sternhoff 46′), Merete Myklebust, Gro Espeseth, Nina Nymark Andersen (Brit Sandaune), Katrine Nysveen, Anne Nymark Andersen, Hege Riise, Heidi Støre (c), Ann Kristin Aarønes, Birthe Hegstad (Anita Waage 64′), Kristin Sandberg (Marianne Iren Pettersen 73′)
April 11, 1995: USA 3-0 Italy [HT 3-0]
Poissy, France
Tournoi International Feminin
Scorers: Michelle Akers 10′, Tisha Venturini 20′, Carin Gabarra 36′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts, Kristine Lilly, Tisha Venturini (Amanda Cromwell 80′), Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra (Holly Manthei), Michelle Akers (Tiffeny Milbrett 73′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ITA: Antonini (Brenzan 46′), Deiana, Pittalis (Costanzo 46′), Jozzelli, Cordenons, Carta, Tesse (Caprini 46′), Correra, Morace, Baldelli, Fiorini (Guarino 34′)
April 12, 1995: USA 5-0 Canada
St. Maur, France, Stade Cheron
Tournoi International Feminin
Scorers: Mia Hamm 21′,43′,78′, Tiffeny Milbrett, Michelle Akers
USA: Saskia Webber, Joy Fawcett (Holly Manthei), Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Linda Hamilton, Kristine Lilly (Amanda Cromwell), Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra (Tiffeny Milbrett), Michelle Akers (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Annie Caron (Isabelle Morneau), Cathy Ross, Charmain Hooper, Nicole Sedgwick, Helen Stoumbos, Carla Chin, Angela Kelly (Luce Mongrain), Suzanne Muir, Geraldine Donnelly, Michelle Ring, Suzanne Gerroir
April 15, 1995: USA 3-0 France [HT 1-0]
Strasbourg, France (19.534)
Tournoi International Feminin
Scorers: Carin Gabarra 3′, Kristine Lilly 55′, Mia Hamm 65′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Thori Staples), Tiffany Roberts, Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra, Michelle Akers
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FRA: Roux, Ringler, Diacre, Locatelli, Hillion, Woock, Riera, Mugneret, Breton (Herbert 46′), Fusier, Pichon
April 28, 1995: USA 2-0 Finland
Decatur, GA (5,432)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini, Michelle Akers
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts (Tiffeny Milbrett), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Carin Gabarra
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
April 30, 1995: USA 6-0 Finland [HT 2-0]
Davidson, NC (3,295)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 25′, Michelle Akers 35′, Natalie Neaton 74′, Julie Foudy 77′, Mia Hamm 86′ — O.G. 71′
USA: Mary Harvey (Saskia Webber), Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Jennifer Lalor), Kristine Lilly (Holly Manthei), Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra (Tiffeny Milbrett), Michelle Akers (Natalie Neaton)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
May 12, 1995: USA 3-0 Brazil [1-0]
Tacoma, WA (3,291)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 2′, 81′, Tisha Venturini 85′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers (Tiffeny Milbrett), Carin Gabarra
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: n/a
May 14, 1995: USA 4-1 Brazil
Portland, OR (4,911)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett, Michelle Akers (2), Carin Gabarra — n/a
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Thori Staples), Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy (Jennifer Lalor), Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly (Debbie Keller), Tiffeny Milbrett, Michelle Akers (Holly Manthei), Carin Gabarra (Sarah Rafanelli)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
Brazil: n/a
May 19, 1995: USA 9-1 Canada
Dallas, TX, Franklin Stadium (6,145)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 22′, 87′, Carin Gabarra 31′, 55′, Michelle Akers 38′ (PK), 45′ (PK), Kristine Lilly 59′,79′, Tiffeny Milbrett 82′ — n/a
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Thori Staples), Tiffany Roberts (Holly Manthei), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra, Michelle Akers (Tiffeny Milbrett)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Geraldine Donnelly, Suzanne Muir, Helen Stoumbos, Michelle Ring, Annie Caron, Carla Chin, Charmaine Hooper, Cathy Ross (Andrea Neil), Angela Kelly (Suzanne Gerroir), Janine Wood, Veronica O’Brien
May 22, 1995: USA 2-1 Canada
Edmonton, Canada, Commonwealth Stadium (500)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 58′, Natalie Neaton 86′ — Charmaine Hooper 44′
USA: Saskia Webber (Mary Harvey), Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Thori Staples, Tiffany Roberts, Jennifer Lalor (Tisha Venturini), Amanda Cromwell, Holly Manthei, Tiffeny Milbrett, Debbie Keller, Sarah Rafanelli (Natalie Neaton)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Andrea Neil, Silvana Burtini Gerela, Michelle Ring, Helen Stoumbos, Carla Chin, Veronica O’Brien (Annie Caron), Janine Wood, Angela Kelly, Cathy Ross (Nicole Sedgwick), Geraldine Donnelly, Charmaine Hooper
June 6, 1995: USA 3-3 China [HT 2-1]
Gavle, Sweden, Strömvallen (4,635)
Women’s World Cup Group C
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 22′, Tiffeny Milbrett 34′, Mia Hamm 51′ — Liping Wang 38′, Haiying Wei 74′, Wen Sun 79′
USA: Brianna Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra, Michelle Akers (Tiffeny Milbrett 18′, Holly Manthei 76′)
Unused Substitutions: Thori Staples, Debbie Keller, Sarah Rafanelli, Jennifer Lalor, Saskia Weber, Amanda Cromwell, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: Zhong Honglian, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie, Zhou Yang, Sun Wen, Sun Qingmei (Shui Qingxia 84’), Wen Lirong, Niu Lijie, Shi Guihong (Wei Haiying 35’), Chen Yufeng (Ailing Liu 47’)
Unused Substitutions: Yu Honggi, Zhou Hua, Xie Huilin, Man Yanling, Li Ying, Gao Hong
Head Coach: Ma Yuanan
Referee: Ingrid Jonsson (SWE)
Cards: Wang Liping [Y 3′]
June 8, 1995: USA 2-0 Denmark [HT 1-0]
Gavle, Sweden, Strömvallen (2,704)
Women’s World Cup Group C
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 9′, Tiffeny Milbrett 49′
USA: Brianna Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Thori Staples 53′), Tiffany Roberts, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller 61′), Carin Gabarra (Sarah Rafanelli 85′)
Unused Substitutions: Holly Manthei, Michelle Akers, Jennifer Lalor, Saskia Webber, Amanda Cromwell, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Kamma Flaeng, Lene Terp, K Pedersen, Rikke Holm, Annette Laursen (Jeanne Axelsen 46′), Helle Jensen, Birgit Christensen, Gitte Krogh (Christina Hansen 53’), Anne Dott Eggers Nielsen, Lene Madsen (Christina Petersen 61’)
Unused Substitutions: Annie Gam-Pedersen, Louise Hansen, Lisbet Kolding, Christine Bonde, Helle Bjerregaard, Karina Christensen, Bettina Allentoft
Head Coach: Keld Gantzhorn
Referee: Mamadouba Engage Camara (GUI)
Cards: Mia Hamm [Y 29′], Julie Foudy [Y 38′] Brianna Scurry [R 88′] — Dorthe Larsen [Y 55′], Christina Petersen [Y 89′]
June 10, 1995: USA 4-1 Australia [HT 0-0]
Helsinborg, Sweden, Olympia Stadion (1,105)
Women’s World Cup Group C
Scorers: Julie Foudy 69′, Joy Fawcett 72′, Carla Overbeck 90+2′ (PK), Debbie Keller 90+4′ — Lisa Casagrande 54′
USA: Saskia Webber, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Thori Staples, Amanda Cromwell (Julie Foudy 61′), Tisha Venturini, Holly Manthei (Carin Gabarra 46′), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller 78′)
Unused Substitutions: Tiffany Roberts, Debbie Keller, Sarah Rafanelli, Michelle Akers, Jennifer Lalor, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: Tracey Wheeler, Sarah Cooper, Jane Oakley (Sacha Wainwright 75’), Julie Murray, Anissa Tann, Alison Forman, Sonia Gegenhuber, Angela Iannotta, Sunni Hughes, Kim Lembryk (Kaylene Janssen 82’), Lisa Casagrande (67’)
Unused Substitutions: Cheryl Salisbury, Michelle Watson, Traci Bartlett, Denie Pentecost, Louise McMurtriel, Claire Nichols
Head Coach: Tom Sermanni
Referee: Pirom Anprasert (THA)
Cards: Tisha Venturini [Y 55′] — Alison Forman [Y 42′], Angela Iannotta [Y 82′], Julie Murray [Y 88′]
June 13, 1995: USA 4-0 Japan [HT 3-0]
Gavle, Sweden, Strömvallen (3,756)
Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 8′, 42′, Tiffeny Milbrett 45′, Tisha Venturini 78′
USA: Brianna Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Amanda Cromwell 80′), Tiffany Roberts, Kristine Lilly (Thori Staples 68′), Mia Hamm (Debbie Keller 61′), Tiffeny Milbrett, Carin Gabarra
Unused Substitutions: Holly Manthei, Sarah Rafanelli, Michele Akers, Jennifer Lalor, Saskia Webber, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: Junko Ozawa, Yumi Tomei, Rie Yamaki, Maki Haneta, Kae Nishina, Asako Takemoto Takakura, Futaba Kioka, Akemi Noda, Etsuko Handa (Nami Otake 46’), Yumi Obe, Tamaki Uchiyama
Unused Substitutions: Ryoko Uno, Homare Sawa, Kaori Nagamine, Kaoru Kadohara, Tsuru Morimoto, Inesu Takeoka, Shiho Onodera, Megumi Sakata
Head Coach: Tamotsu Suzuki
Referee: Eduardo Gamboa Martinez (CHI)
Cards: Tiffany Roberts [Y 47′], Rie Yamaki [Y 72′]
June 15, 1995: USA 0-1 Norway [HT 0-1]
Vasteras, Sweden, Arosvallen (2,893)
Women’s World Cup Semifinal
Scorer: Ann Kristin Aarønes 10′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Tiffany Roberts (Tiffeny Milbrett 53′), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Carin Gabarra
Unused Substitutions: Thori Staples, Holly Manthei, Debbie Keller, Sarah Rafanelli, Jennifer Lalor, Amanda Cromwell Saskia Webber, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Nordby, Tina Svensson, Gro Espereth, Anne Aymark Andersen, Nina Nymark Andersen, Hege Riise, Tone Haugen (Marianne Pettersen 69’), Heide Støre, Linda Medalen, Ann Kristin Aarønes, Merete Myklebust
Unused Substitutions: Kristin Sandberg, Reidun Seth, Hege Gunnerød, Randi Leinan, Anita Waage, Tone Gunn Frustøl, Agnete Carlsen, Ingrid Sternhoff
Head Coach: Even Pellerud
Referee: Alain Hamer (LUX)
Cards: Tina Svensson [Y 6′], Heidi Støre [Y 22′, 76′]
June 17, 1995: USA 2-0 China [HT 1-0]
Gavle, Sweden, Strömvallen (4,335)
Women’s World Cup Third Place Game
Scorers: Trish Venturini 24′, Mia Hamm 55′
USA: Brianna Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Linda Hamilton (Tiffany Roberts 54′), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller 68′), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra (Sarah Rafanelli 80′)
Unused Substitutions: Holly Manthei, Michelle Akers, Jennifer Lalor, Amanda Cromwell, Saskia Webber, Mary Harvey
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: Gao Hong, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie (Chen Yufeng 72’), Sun Wen (Wei Haiying 59’), Liu Ailing, Sun Qingmei, Wen Lirong, Niu Lijie, Xie Huilin, Shi Guihong, Zhao Lihong
Unused Substitutions: Zhong Honglian, Yu Honggi, Zhou Yang, Zhou Hua, Shui Qingxia, Man Yanling, Li Ying
Head Coach: Ma Yuanan
Referee: Sonia Denoncourt (CAN)
Cards: Huilin Xie [Y 45′]
July 30, 1995: USA 9-0 Chinese Taipei
New Britain, CT (3,782)
US Cup
Scorers: Carla Overbeck (2), Tisha Venturini (3), Mia Hamm (2), Michelle Akers (2)
USA: Mary Harvey, Carla Overbeck, Linda Hamilton (Jen Grubb), Thori Staples, Tiffany Roberts, Amanda Cromwell (Jennifer Lalor), Tisha Venturini, Holly Manthei, Mia Hamm, Debbie Keller (Michelle Akers), Tiffeny Milbrett (Sarah Rafanelli)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
TPE: n/a
August 3, 1995: USA 4-2 Australia
Piscataway, NJ (3,352)
US Cup
Scorers: Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm (2) — n/a
USA: Saskia Webber, Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Linda Hamilton (Jen Grubb), Kristine Lilly, Amanda Cromwell, Tisha Venturini (Jennifer Lalor), Holly Manthei (Tiffany Roberts), Tiffeny Milbrett (Sarah Rafanelli), Michelle Akers (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
August 6, 1995: USA 2-1 Norway
Washington, D.C., (7,083)
US Cup
Scorers: Mia Hamm 62′, Tammy Pearman 90+2′ — Marianne Iren Pettersen 58′
USA: Mary Harvey, Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Linda Hamilton, Kristine Lilly, Amanda Cromwell (Jen Grubb), Tisha Venturini, Roberts, Tiffeny Milbrett (Tammy Pearman), Michelle Akers (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Dalum Nordby, Gro Espeseth (c), Nina Nymark Jakobsen, Ann Kristin Aarønes, Merete Myklebust, Hege Riise, Tone Haugen, Margun Haugenes, Linda Flan Medalen, Brit Sandaune, Marianne Iren Pettersen
1996
January 14, 1996: USA 8-1 Russia
Campinas, Brazil, Stadium Brinco de Ouro da Princesa (1,500)
Torneio do Brasil
Scorers: Carin Gabarra 12′, Michelle Akers 19′, Cindy Parlow 32′, 67′, Julie Foudy 56′, 87′, Shannon MacMillan 73′, Tiffeny Milbrett ’82’ – n/a
USA: Mary Harvey, Carla Overbeck (Tiffany Roberts), Jen Grubb (Staci Wilson), Brandi Chastain, Holly Manthei, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Garrett), Michelle Akers (Cindy Parlow), Carin Gabarra (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
RUS: n/a
January 16, 1996: USA 3-2 Brazil
Campinas, Brazil, Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa (1,500)
Torneio do Brasil
Scorers: Mia Hamm 15′, Carin Gabarra 30′, Tiffeny Milbrett 90′ — Sissi, Elane
USA: Mary Harvey (Tracy Noonan), Carla Overbeck, Thori Staples, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Tiffany Roberts, Shannon MacMillan (Holly Manthei), Carin Gabarra (Tiffeny Milbrett), Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Meg, Elane, Suzy (Sol), Elsi (Nenê I), Márcia Taffarel, Pretinha, Fanta, Valéria (Russa), Sissi, Nildinha (Bel), Formiga
January 18, 1996: USA 6-0 Ukraine [HT 4-0]
Campinas, Brazil, Stadium Brinco de Ouro da Princesa (n/a)
Torneio do Brasil
Scorers: Danielle Garrett 8′, 12′, 58′, Shannon MacMillan 17′, Jen Grubb 36′, Tiffeny Milbrett 64′
USA: Tracy Noonan, Amanda Cromwell, Jen Grubb, Staci Wilson, Holly Manthei (Tiffeny Milbrett), Brandi Chastain (Thori Staples), Michelle Akers (Christy Rowe), Mia Hamm (Carla Overbeck), Robin Confer (Carin Gabarra), Danielle Garrett, Shannon MacMillan
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
UKR: n/a
January 20, 1996: USA 1-1 (3-2 PK) Brazil
Campinas, Brazil, Stadium Brinco de Ouro da Princesa (n/a)
Torneio do Brasil
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 57′ — Pretinha
USA: Mary Harvey, Carla Overbeck, Jen Grubb (Holly Manthei), Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm (Staci Wilson), Carin Gabarra (Shannon MacMillan), Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Meg, Nenê I, Sol, Elane, Fanta (Bel), Márcia Taffarel, Sissi, Russa, Formiga, Pretinha, Nildinha
Cards: Julie Foudy [R]
February 2, 1996: USA 3-2 Norway [HT 1-0]
Tampa, FL, Pepin-Rood Stadium (2,155)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 36′, Michelle Akers 57′, Tiffeny Milbrett 73′ — Marianne Iren Pettersen 47′, Hege Riise 71′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Staci Wilson, Jen Grubb (Cindy Parlow), Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers (Tiffany Roberts), Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tisha Venturini, Carin Gabarra (Tiffeny Milbrett)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Dalum Nordby, Nina Nymark Jakobsen (Tina Svensson Grønlund 80′), Gro Espeseth, Agnete Synnøve Carlsen, Merete Myklebust (Tone Haugen 75′), Hege Riise, Anne Nymark Rylandsholm, Heidi Støre (c), Marianne Iren Pettersen, Linda Flan Medalen, Brit Sandaune (?)
February 4, 1996: USA 1-2 Norway
Jacksonville, FL, Municipal Stadium (8,975)
International Friendly
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 83′ (PK) — Hege Riise 12′, 90′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Tiffany Roberts (Thori Staples), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Cindy Parlow (Tisha Venturini), Mia Hamm, Carin Gabarra (Tiffeny Milbrett)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Reidun Seth, Tina Svensson Grønlund, Gro Espeseth, Anne Nymark Rylandsholm, Merete Myklebust, Hege Riise, Heidi Støre (c), Tone Haugen, Marianne Iren Pettersen, Linda Flan Medalen, Brit Sandaune (Kjersti Anita Thun 87′)
February 10, 1996: USA 2-1 Denmark
Orlando, FL (2,130)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 53′, Carla Overbeck 83′ — Lisbet Kolding
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Lorrie Fair (Carin Gabarra), Staci Wilson, Brandi Chastain (Holly Manthei), Julie Foudy (Cindy Parlow), Kristine Lilly, Tisha Venturini, Joy Fawcett (Tiffany Roberts), Tiffeny Milbrett (Tammy Pearman), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Bonny Madsen, Kamma Flæng, Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen (Annette Larsen), Christina B. Petersen (Irene Stelling), Katrine S. Pedersen, Lisbet Kolding (c), Louise Hansen, Rikke Brink, Gitte Krogh (Jeanne Axelsen), Lene Madsen
Head Coach: Keld Gantzhorn
February 15, 1996: USA 3-0 Sweden [HT 2-0]
San Antonio, TX, Blossom Field (2,192)
International Friendly
Scorers: Shannon MacMillan 8′, Tisha Venturini 18′, Mia Hamm 62′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Staci Wilson (Tammy Pearman), Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy (Tiffany Roberts), Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Lorrie Fair), Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra), Mia Hamm (Cindy Parlow)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Annelie Nilsson, Åsa Jakobsson (Marika Karlsson), Kristin Bengtsson, Pia Sundhage, Malin Swedberg, Malin Lovén, Anneli Andelén (Camilla Ackerfors), Ulrika Kalte, Annika Nessvold, Cecilia Sandell, Pernilla Bowall (Malin Lundgren)
February 17, 1996: USA 3-0 Sweden [HT 2-0]
Houston, TX, Deer Park Stadium (2,865)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 20′, Tiffeny Milbrett 37′, Cindy Parlow 73′
USA: Mary Harvey, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain (Tiffany Roberts), Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Lorrie Fair), Carin Gabarra (Tammy Pearman), Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow), Mia Hamm (Jen Grubb)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Annelie Nilsson, Åsa Jakobsson, Marika Karlsson, Kristin Bengtsson, Pia Sundhage (c), Malin Swedberg, Anna Pohjanen, Malin Lovén (Anneli Wahlgren), Ulrika Kalte (Pernilla Bowall), Malin Lundgren, Camilla Ackerfors (Anneli Andelén)
March 14, 1996: USA 6-0 Germany [HT 3-0]
Decatur, GA (4,212)
International Friendly
Scorers: Carla Overbeck 21′, Cindy Parlow 32′, Brandi Chastain 45′(PK), Tiffeny Milbrett 48′, 75′, Mia Hamm 57′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain (Staci Wilson), Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly (Holly Manthei), Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy (Lorrie Fair), Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Thori Staples), Cindy Parlow (Carin Gabarra), Tiffeny Milbrett
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Manuela Goller, Birgitt Austermuhl, Doris Fitschen, Anouschka Bernhard, Jutta Nardenbach, Kerstin Stegemann (Patricia Brocker 55’), Martina Voss (Pia Wunderlich 65’), Bettina Wiegmann, Silvia Neid, Maren Meinert, Heidi Mohr (Claudia Tschoke 62’)
Head Coach: Gero Bisanz
Referee: Boulos Zimmerman
March 16, 1996: USA 2-0 Germany [HT 1-0]
Davidson, NC (3,459)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 17′, Kristine Lilly ’89’
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy (Tiffany Roberts), Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Lorrie Fair), Cindy Parlow (Carin Gabarra), Tiffeny Milbrett
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Katja Kraus, Doris Fitschen, Anouschka Bernhard, Birgitt Austermuhl, Jutta Nardenbach, Sandra Minnert (Patricia Brocker 78’), Bettina Wiegmann (Renate Lingor 61’), Kerstin Stegemann (Martina Voss 23’), Silvia Neid (Pia Wunderlich 88’), Maren Meinert (Claudia Tschoke 31’, Heidi Mohr
Head Coach: Gero Bisanz
Referee: Raul Dominguez
April 20, 1996: USA 6-0 Netherlands [HT 5-0]
Fullerton, CA (5,116)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 12′ ,34′, Julie Foudy 15′, Kristine Lilly 24′, 27′, Michelle Akers 54′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett (Lorrie Fair), Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Thori Staples), Kristine Lilly (Cindy Parlow), Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NED: Jacoba Burggraaf, Sandra van Tol, Vera Pauw (c), Liesbeth Migchelsen, Ingrid Klomp (Manon Derksen 46′), Marie-Jose Olde Kalter (Janita Davidse 46′), Sarina Glotzbach-Wiegman, Annemieke Kiesel-Griffioen, Janny Timisela, Annemiek van Waarden, Danielle Korbmacher (Sabine van Eyk 46′, Sandra Doreleijers 70′)
Head Coach: Ruud Dokter
Referee: Kevin Stott
April 26, 1996: USA 4-1 France [HT 2-1]
St. Louis, MO (6,200)
International Friendly
Scorers: Michelle Akers 17′, Kristine Lilly 23′, Cindy Parlow 89′, 90′ — Zénoni 40′
USA: Mary Harvey, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Shannon MacMillan (Carin Gabarra), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers (Cindy Parlow), Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FRA: Roux, Herphelin (Sykora 80′), Diacre, Locatelli, Woock (Ringler 46′), Olive, Hillion, Véronique Sourdin (Roujas 46′), Gout, Zénoni (Fusier 70), Pichon
April 28, 1996: USA 8-2 France [HT 6-0]
Indianapolis, IN (4,137)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 23′, 28′, 38′, 52′, Shannon MacMillan 27′, Tiffeny Milbrett 37′, Michelle Akers 40′, Carin Gabarra (57) — Pichon 60′, Locatelli 80′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain (Thori Staples), Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers (Cindy Parlow), Mia Hamm (Lorrie Fair), Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FRA: Roux, Ringler, Locatelli, Diacre, Delphine Boullet (Sykora (46′), Woock, Hillion (Herphelin 78′), Roujas (Sourdin 46′), Olive ( Gout 30′), Pichon, Zénoni
May 12, 1996: USA 6-0 Canada [HT 2-0]
Worcester, MA (4,312)
USA Cup
Scorers: Julie Foudy 5′, Tiffeny Milbrett 18′, Shannon MacMillan 52′, Carin Gabarra 63′, Cindy Parlow 77′, Tiffany Roberts 79′
USA: Briana Scurry, Tiffany Roberts, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly (Thori Staples), Tisha Venturini (Lorrie Fair), Julie Foudy (Cindy Parlow), Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett, Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm (Carin Gabarra)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Tania Singfield, Veronica O’Brien, Suzanne Muir, Janine Wood, Isabelle Morneau (Carrie Serwtnyk), Geraldine Donnelly, Shannon Rosenow (Helen Stoumbos), Marie-Claude Dion, Nicole Sedgwick (Sophie Drolet), Andrea Neil, Heidi Slaymaker
May 16, 1996: USA 4-0 Japan [HT 1-0]
Horsham, PA (5,112)
USA Cup
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 43′, Kristine Lilly 50′, 53′, Carin Gabarra 89′
USA: Mary Harvey, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck (Jen Grubb), Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers (Thori Staples), Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow), Carin Gabarra, Mia Hamm (Lorrie Fair)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: n/a
May 18, 1996: USA 1-0 China [HT 0-0]
Washington, D.C. (6,081)
USA Cup
Scorers: Michelle Akers 63′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Cindy Parlow), Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra), Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: n/a
July 4, 1996: USA 2-1 Australia
Tampa, FL (5,500)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini, Cindy Parlow — n/a
USA: Mary Harvey (Briana Scurry), Tiffany Roberts, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly (Staci Wilson), Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy, Shannon MacMillan (Carla Overbeck), Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow), Carin Gabarra (Michelle Akers), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
July 6, 1996: USA 2-1 Australia
Pensacola, FL (5,234)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly – n/a
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Julie Foudy (Cindy Parlow), Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers (Staci Wilson), Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
July 21, 1996: USA 3-0 Denmark [HT 2-0]
Orlando, FL, Citrus Bowl (25,303)
XXVI Olympiad Group E
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 36′, Mia Hamm 40′, Tiffeny Milbrett 49′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Carin Gabarra 75′), Michelle Akers (Cindy Parlow 62′), Tiffeny Milbrett (Tiffany Roberts 66′)
Unused Substitutions: Mary Harvey, Staci Wilson, Amanda Cromwell, Thori Staples, Saskia Webber
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Bonny Madsen, Kamma Flaeng, Rikke Holm, Christina Petersen, Birgit Christensen, Lisbet Kolding (Annette Laursen 68’), Gitte Krogh (Christine Bonde 80’), Lene Madsen (Helle Jensen 45’), Lene Terp, Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen
Unused Substitutions: Merete Pedersen, Helle Bjerregaard, Christina Jensen, Louise Hansen, Irene Stelling
Head Coach: Keld Gantzhorn
Referee: Claudia Vasconcelos Guedes (BRA)
Cards: Tiffany Roberts [Y 85′] — Kamma Flaeng [Y 78′], Rikke Holm [Y 85′]
July 23, 1996: USA 2-1 Sweden [HT 1-0]
Orlando, FL, Citrus Bowl (28,000)
XXVI Olympiad Group E
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 15′, Shannon MacMillan 61′, Carla Overbeck 64′ (OG)
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Staci Wilson 89’), Mia Hamm (Carin Gabarra 85’), Michelle Akers, Tiffeny Milbrett (Tiffany Roberts 58’)
Unused Substitutions: Mary Harvey, Cindy Parlow, Amanda Cromwell, Thori Staples, Saskia Webber
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Annelie Nilsson, Cecilia Sandell (Asa Jakobsson 67’), Annika Nessvold, Kristin Bengtsson, Pia Sundhage, Malin Swedberg, Malin Andersson, Ulrika Kalte (Maria Kun 85’), Lena Videkull, Camilla Svensson-Gustafsson, Julia Carlsson (Hanna Ljungberg 56’)
Unused Substitutions: Anna Pohjanen, Ulrika Karlsson, Eva Larsson, Asa Lonnqvist, Pernilla Bowall, Anneli Wahlgren
Head Coach: Bengt Simonson
Referee: Bente Ovedie Skogvang
Cards: Cecilia Sandell [Y 59’], Annika Nessvold [Y 87’]
July 25, 1996: USA 0-0 China [HT 0-0]
Miami, FL, Orange Bowl (55,560)
XXVI Olympiad Group E
Scorers: none
USA: Briana Scurry, Tisha Venturini (Cindy Parlow 63’), Carla Overbeck, Tiffany Roberts, Brandi Chastain, Shannon MacMillan, Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett (Carin Gabarra 30’)
Unused Substitutions: Mary Harvey, Staci Wilson, Mia Hamm, Amanda Cromwell, Thori Staples, Saskia Webber
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHI: Gao Hong, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie, Xie Huilin, Zhao Lihong, Shui Qingxia (Chen Yufeng 53’), Sun Wen, Liu Ailing, Sun Qingmei, Wen Lirong, Shi Guihong (Wei Haiying 88’)
Unused Substitutions: Zhong Honglian, Yu Honggi, Liu Ying, Zhang Yan, Niu Lijie
Head Coach: Ma Yuanan
Referee: Pierluigi Collina (ITA)
Cards: Kristine Lilly [Y 34’] — Ailing Liu [Y 49’], Lihong Zhao [Y 68’], Hong Gao [Y 89’]
July 28, 1996: USA 2-1 Norway (a.e.t.) [HT 0-1]
Athens, GA, Sanford Stadium (64,196)
XXVI Olympiad Semifinal
Scorers: Michelle Akers 77′ (PK), Shannon MacMillan 100′ — Linda Medalen 18′
USA: Briana Scurry, Tisha Venturini, Carla Overbeck, Tiffany Roberts, Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan 96’)
Unused Substitutions: Mary Harvey, Cindy Parlow, Staci Wilson, Carin Gabarra, Amanda Cromwell, Thori Staples, Saskia Webber
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Nordby, Agnete Carlsen, Gro Espeseth, Nina Nymark Andersen, Merete Myklebust, Hege Riise, Anne Nymark Andersen, Marianne Pettersen, Linda Medalen, Tina Svensson (Trine Tangeraas 71’), Ann Kristin Aarønes
Unused Substitutions: Heidi Støre, Brit Sandaune, Reidun Seth, Tone Haugen, Tone Gunn Frustøl, Kjersti Thun, Ingrid Sternhoff
Head Coach: Even Jostein Pellerud
Referee: Sonia Denoncourt (CAN)
Cards: Agnete Carlsen [Y 54′, 71’], Gro Espeseth [Y 77′]
August 1, 1996: USA 2-1 China [HT 1-1]
Athens, GA, Sanford Stadium (76,489)
XXVI Olympiad Final
Scorers: Shannon MacMillan 18′, Tiffeny Milbrett 68′ — Wen Sun 32′
USA: Briana Scurry, Tisha Venturini, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Carin Gabarra 89’), Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett (Tiffany Roberts 71’)
Unused Substitutions: Mary Harvey, Cindy Parlow, Staci Wilson, Amanda Cromwell, Thori Staples, Saskia Webber
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHI: Hong Gao, Liping Wang (Honggi Yu 86’), Yunjie Fan, Huilin Xie, Lihong Zhao, Qingxia Shui, Wen Sun, Ailing Liu, Qingmei Sun, Ying Liu, Guihong Shi (Haiying Wei 69’)
Unused Substitutions: Honglian Zhong, Honggi Yu, Lirong Wen, Yan Zhang, Lijie Niu
Head Coach: Yuanan Ma
Referee: Bente Ovedie Skogvang (NOR)
Cards: Kristine Lilly [Y 15’], Tiffeny Milbrett [Y 33’], Briana Scurry [Y 40’] — Huilin Xie [Y 7’]
1997
February 28, 1997: USA 4-0 Australia [HT 2-0]
Melbourne, Australia (1,500)
International Friendly
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 12′, Tisha Venturini 40′, Danielle Fotopoulos 73′, Mia Hamm 75′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Noonan), Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Thori Staples (Christie Pearce), Tiffany Roberts (Danielle Fotopoulos), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm, Cindy Parlow (Debbie Keller)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
March 3, 1997: USA 3-1 Australia
Bathhurst, Australia (3,228)
International Friendly
Scorers: Justi Baumgardt 53′, Kristine Lilly 67′, Brandi Chastain ?’ (PK) — n/a
USA: Scurry (Tracy Noonan), Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Christie Pearce, Robin Confer (Kerry Connors), Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos), Mia Hamm, Cindy Parlow (Debbie Keller)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
March 5, 1997: USA 3-0 Australia [HT 1-0]
Canberra, Australia (4,031)
International Friendly
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 10′, Julie Foudy 53′, Tiffeny Milbrett 90′
USA: Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Lorrie Fair, Tiffany Roberts (Robin Confer), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Danielle Fotopoulos), Debbie Keller (Cindy Parlow)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
April 24, 1997: USA 4-2 France [HT 1-1]
Greensboro, NC (3,376)
International Friendly
Scorers: Robin Confer 24′, Tisha Venturini 60′, Shannon MacMillan 63′, Lilly 78′ — Marinette Pichon 45′, 74′
USA: Brianna Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Sara Whalen (Lorrie Fair), Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Kerry Connors (Tammy Pearman), Tisha Venturini (Amanda Cromwell), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett, Robin Confer (Debbie Keller)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FRA: Sandrine Roux, Hélène Hillion-Guillemin, Corinne Diacre, Cécile Locatelli, Elodie Jacq (Laëtitia Gravier 45’), Elodie Woock Sandrine Soubeyrand (Aude Banasiak 46’), Stéphanie Mugneret, Candie Herbert (Angélique Roujas 46’), Marinette Pichon, Anne Zenoni
Head Coach: Elisabeth Loisel
April 27, 1997: USA 2-1 France [HT 1-1]
Tampa, FL (1,803)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 40′, 61′ — Anne Zenoni 37′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Sara Whalen, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Kerry Connors (Amanda Cromwell), Tisha Venturini, Julie Foudy, Tammy Pearman (Thori Staples), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Robin Confer
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FRA: Sandrine Roux, Hélène Hillion-Guillemin, Corinne Diacre, Cécile Locatelli, Sandrine Ringler, Stéphanie Mugneret (Aude Banasiak 86′), Sandrine Soubeyrand (Elodie Jacq 80′), Jocelyne Gout, Elodie Woock, Anne Zenoni (Candie Herbert 46′), Angélique Roujas (Marinette Pichon 46′)
May 2, 1997: USA 7-0 South Korea [HT 4-0]
Milwaukee, WI (5,530)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 1′, 18′, Shannon MacMillan 8′, 57′, Tiffeny Milbrett 30′, 60′, Christie Pearce 79′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Holly Manthei, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Shannon MacMillan, Justi Baumgardt, Tisha Venturini (Jen Grubb), Julie Foudy (Cindy Daws), Kristine Lilly (Amanda Cromwell), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Tammy Pearman)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
KOR: n/a
May 4, 1997: USA 6-1 South Korea [HT 1-0]
St. Charles, IL (4,147)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 9′, Mia Hamm 47′,61′, Debbie Keller 74′, Justi Baumgardt 80′ — OG 90′
USA: Briana Scurry (Jaime Pagliarulo), Holly Manthei, Jen Grubb (Justi Baumgardt), Christie Pearce (Amanda Cromwell), Brandi Chastain, Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini (Cindy Daws), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
KOR: n/a
May 9, 1997: USA 5-0 England [HT 2-0]
San Jose, CA (17,358)
International Friendly (MLS Doubleheader)
Scorers: Shannon MacMillan 37′, Mia Hamm 45′, 51′, 60′, Julie Foudy 81′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Lorrie Fair, Chastain, Christie Pearce (Ronnie Fair), Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Debbie Keller (Cindy Parlow), Mia Hamm (Tammy Pearman)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ENG: n/a
May 11, 1997: USA 6-0 England [HT 4-0]
Portland, OR (5,049)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 7′, Cindy Parlow 12′, 39′, Tiffeny Milbrett 28′, Lilly 72′, Debbie Keller 84′
USA: Briana Scurry (Jen Mead), Lorrie Fair, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Julie Foudy (Tammy Pearman), Tisha Venturini (Ronnie Fair), Justi Baumgardt, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm (Michelle French)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ENG: n/a
May 31, 1997: USA 4-0 Canada [HT 1-0]
New Britain, CT (6,562)
USA Cup
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 40′, Mia Hamm 58′, 65′, 74′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Thori Staples (Justi Baumgardt), Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Sara Whalen, Christie Pearce (Cindy Parlow), Tisha Venturini (Laurie Schwoy), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Nicole Wright, Janine Wood, Tanya Franck, Andrea Neil, Silvana Burtini Gerela (Shannon Rosenow), Geraldine Donnelly, Isabelle Morneau, Suzanne Muir, Heidi Slaymaker (Veronica O’Brien), Sara Maglio (Stephanie O’Neil), Liz Smith Herbert
June 5, 1997: USA 9-1 Australia
Ambler, PA (4,826)
USA Cup
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 5′, Cindy Parlow 16′, 42′, Mia Hamm 19′, 32′, Christie Pearce 37′, Kristine Lilly 48′, Tisha Venturini 56′, Debbie Keller 81′ — n/a
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar), Sara Whalen, Brandi Chastain (Thori Staples), Lorrie Fair, Christie Pearce, Tisha Venturini (Laurie Schwoy), Julie Foudy (Justi Baumgardt), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm (Debbie Keller)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: n/a
June 8, 1997: USA 2-0 Italy [HT 0-0]
Washington, D.C., (11,208)
International Friendly
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 68′, Mia Hamm 90′
USA: Briana Scurry, Sarah Whalen (Thori Staples), Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Christie Pearce (Debbie Keller), Laurie Schwoy, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ITA: n/a
October 9, 1997: USA 1-3 Germany [HT 1-1]
Duisburg, Germany (7,050)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 4′ — Sandra Smisek 29′, Pia Wunderlich 58′, Birgit Prinz 77′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce (Stewart), Thori Staples (Connors), Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini (Amanda Cromwell), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Debbie Keller (Kristi DeVert), Tiffeny Milbrett (Michelle Demko), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Silke Rottenberg (Nicole Muller 82’), Tina Wunderlich (Birgit Prinz 46’), Steffi Jones, Sandra Minnert, Doris Fitschen, Pia Wunderlich, Kerstin Stegemann, Martina Voss (Sonja Fuss 46’), Melanie Hoffman, Monika Meyer (Claudia von Lanken 82’), Sandra Smisek (Carmen Schafer 58’)
Head Coach: Tina Theune
Referee: Susann Lampe
October 12, 1997: USA 3-0 Germany [HT 2-0]
Salzgitter, Germany, Union-Stadion (4,906)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 31′, 75′, Tiffeny Milbrett 40′
USA: Briana Scurry (Tracy Ducar 46′), Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce, Thori Staples, Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini (Amanda Cromwell), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Debbie Keller, Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Silke Rottenberg, Doris Fitschen, Steffi Jones, Sonja Fuss (Martina Voss 46’), Sandra Minnert (Tina Wunderlich 89’), Kerstin Stegemann, Melanie Hoffmann (Stefanie Gottschlich 46’), Pia Wunderlich (Monika Meyer 75’), Birgit Prinz, Claudia Muller (Sandra Smisek 46’)
Head Coach: Tina Theune
Referee: Florian Meyer
October 30, 1997: USA 3-1 Sweden
Chattanooga, TN, Baylor School
International Friendly
Scorers: Julie Foudy, Tiffeny Milbrett, Kristi DeVert — Salina Olsson
USA: Tracy Ducar, Amanda Cromwell, Christie Pearce, Thori Staples (Stewart), Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini (Kristi DeVert), Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos), Mia Hamm (Danielle Borgman)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Eva Larsson, Karolina Walfridsson Westberg, Jane Törnqvist, Åsa Lönnkvist, Anna Holmberg, Anna Pohjanen (Tina Lovesan), Cecilia Sandell, Salina Olsson (Christin Lilja), Malin Lovén (c), Hanna Ljungberg, Victoria Sandell (Therese Sjögran)
November 1, 1997: USA 3-1 Sweden
Chattanooga, TN, Finnley Stadium (13,081)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 31′, Kristine Lilly 48′, Michelle Akers 69′ — Malin Lovén
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Shannon MacMillan (Kristi DeVert), Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers, Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow (Tisha Venturini), Tiffeny Milbrett (Christie Pearce), Mia Hamm (Danielle Fotopoulos)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Ulrika Olsson, Karolina Walfridsson Westberg (Hanna Marklund), Jane Törnqvist, Åsa Lönnkvist, Anna Holmberg (Jenny Engvall), Anna Pohjanen, Cecilia Sandell, Salina Olsson (Tina Lovesan), Malin Lovén (c), (Christin Lilja), Hanna Ljungberg, Victoria Sandell (Therese Sjögran)
December 11, 1997: USA 2-1 Brazil
Taubate, Brazil, Estádio Joaquinzão (2,200)
International Friendly
Scorers: Mia Hamm 58′, Julie Foudy 90′ — Pretinha
USA: Tracy Ducar (Jen Mead), Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Shannon MacMillan, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Keller (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Maravilha, Marisa, Andreinha, Tânia Maranhão, Renatinha (Nenê I), Formiga, Pretinha, Cidinha, Kátia Cilene (Valéria), Sissi, Roseli
Head Coach: José Duarte
December 13, 1997: USA 0-1 Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Estádio do Canindé (3,000)
International Friendly
Scorer: Roseli
USA: Tracy Ducar (Jen Mead), Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Sara Whalen (Danielle Fotopoulos), Julie Foudy (Amanda Cromwell), Tisha Venturini (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett (Thori Staples), Mia Hamm (Kristi DeVert)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Maravilha, Elsi, Andreinha, Tânia Maranhão, Nenê I, (Marisa), Formiga, Pretinha (Juliana Cabral), Cidinha, Kátia Cilene, Sissi (Valéria), Roseli
Head Coach: José Duarte
1998
January 18, 1998: USA 3-0 Sweden [HT 1-0]
Guangzhou, China, Tianhe Stadium (3,500)
Guangzhou International Tournament
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 34′, Tiffeny Milbrett 63′, Debbie Keller 71′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett (Lorrie Fair), Cindy Parlow (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Ulrika Olsson, Karolina Walfridsson Westberg, Jane Törnqvist, Åsa Lönnkvist, Kristin Bengtsson, Anna Pohjanen (c), Cecilia Sandell (Hanna Marklund), Marie Kolbert, Salina Olsson (Therese Sjögran), Victoria Sandell (Malin Allberg), Christin Lilja (Tina Lovesan)
January 21, 1998: USA 0-0 China [HT 0-0]
Guangzhou, China (3,200)
Guangzhou International Tournament
Scorers: none
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Lorrie Fair), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Cindy Parlow (Tiffany Roberts), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: n/a
January 24, 1998: USA 3-0 Norway
Guangzhou, China, Tianhe Stadium (7,423)
Guangzhou International Tournament
Scorers: Tisha Venturini 31′, Mia Hamm 53′, Cindy Parlow 75′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett (Christie Pearce 78′), Julie Foudy (Lorrie Fair 59′), Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan (Debbie Keller 77′), Tiffeny Milbrett (Sara Whalen 68′), Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm (Tiffany Roberts 83′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Dalum Nordby, Gøril Kringen (Anne Tønnesen 81), Anne Nymark Rylandsholm (Ann Kristin Aarønes 60′), Silje Jørgensen Anzjøn (Brit Sandaune 78′), Linda Ørmen, Hege Riise, Monica Knudsen (Elisabeth Fagereng 77′), Unni Lehn (Ragnhild Øren Gulbrandsen 66′), Margun Haugenes (c), Marianne Iren Pettersen, Linda Flan Medalen
March 15, 1998: USA 2-0 Finland [HT 0-0]
Olhao, Portugal (250)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Michelle Akers 51′, Chastain 76′ (PK)
USA: Tracy Ducar, Carla Overbeck (Sara Whalen), Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett (Christie Pearce), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Justi Baumgardt), Michelle Akers (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
March 17, 1998: USA 4-1 China
Loule, Portugal (300)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Mia Hamm 15′, 45′, 90′, Kristine Lilly 87′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett (Christie Pearce), Shannon MacMillan (Sara Whalen), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Lorrie Fair), Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: n/a
March 19, 1998: USA 1-4 Norway
Lagos, Portugal (200)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Chastain 69′ (PK) — Marianne Iren Pettersen 6′, 70′, Hege Riise 11′, Unni Lehn 49′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Tiffany Roberts (Sara Whalen 76′), Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Debbie Keller 50′), Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, Shannon MacMillan (Lorrie Fair 78′), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: Bente Dalum Nordby, Gøril Kringen, Linda Flan Medalen, Anne Nymark Rylandsholm, Henriette Dalseng Viker, Hege Riise, Unni Lehn (Linda Ørmen 90′), Monica Knudsen (Elisabeth Fagereng 81′), Margun Haugenes, Ann Kristin Aarønes (Ragnhild Øren Gulbrandsen 83′), Marianne Iren Pettersen
March 21, 1998: USA 3-1 Sweden [HT 1-1]
Quarteira, Portugal (250)
Algarve Cup Third Place Game
Scorers: Julie Foudy 39′, Brandi Chastain 85′ (PK), Kristine Lilly 87′ — Hanna Ljungberg 29′
USA: Tracy Ducar (Briana Scurry), Carla Overbeck, Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett, Tiffany Roberts (Sara Whalen), Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Shannon MacMillan (Brandi Chastain), Debbie Keller (Justi Baumgardt), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: Ulrika Olsson, Jane Törnqvist, Åsa Lönnkvist (Christin Lilja), Hanna Marklund, Hanna Ljungberg, Cecilia Sandell, Malin Lovén (c), Salina Olsson (Linda Fagerström), Victoria Sandell, Sara Call, Therese Sjögran
April 24, 1998: USA 8-1 Argentina
Fullerton, CA (10,099)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 7′, 9′, 51′, Michelle Akers 37′, Debbie Keller 59′, 69′, Mia Hamm 66′, 87′ — n/a
USA: Tracy Ducar (Briana Scurry), Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett (Sara Whalen), Julie Foudy (Justi Baumgardt), Michelle Akers (Debbie Keller), Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett, Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ARG: n/a
April 26, 1998: USA 7-0 Argentina [HT 3-0]
San Jose, CA (14,608)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 3′, Tiffeny Milbrett 20′, 47′, Michelle Akers 37′, Brandi Chastain 55′ (PK), Julie Foudy 68 — OG 76′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Sobrero), Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce (Sara Whalen), Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini), Mia Hamm (Natalie Neaton)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ARG: n/a
May 8, 1998: USA 6-0 Iceland [HT 3-0]
Indianapolis, IN (5,123)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 3′, Mia Hamm 32′, 41′, Sara Whalen 47′, Tisha Venturini 58′, Debbie Keller 64′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Amanda Cromwell), Brandi Chastain (Cindy Parlow), Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Michelle Akers, Shannon MacMillan (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett, Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm (Debbie Keller)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ISL: n/a
May 10, 1998: USA 1-0 Iceland
Bethlehem, PA (5,811)
International Friendly
Scorer: Natalie Neaton 77′
USA: Saskia Webber, Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce (Amanda Cromwell), Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Shannon MacMillan (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Cindy Parlow (Natalie Neaton)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
ISL: n/a
May 17, 1998: USA 2-1 Japan
Tokyo, Japan (23,744)
International Friendly
Scorers: Debbie Keller 71′, 90′ — n/a
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Sara Whalen), Brandi Chastain, Christie Pearce (Lorrie Fair), Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini, Shannon MacMillan (Tiffany Roberts), Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm (Cindy Parlow)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: n/a
May 21, 1998: USA 2-0 Japan [HT 1-0]
Kobe, Japan (1,039)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 36′, Debbie Keller 65′
USA: Tracy Ducar, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce (Tiffany Roberts), Joy Fawcett, Lorrie Fair, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy (Kate Sobrero), Tisha Venturini (Shannon MacMillan), Debbie Keller (Sara Whalen), Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: n/a
May 24, 1998: USA 3-0 Japan [HT 2-0]
Tokyo, Japan (34,855)
International Friendly
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 8′, Kristine Lilly 33′, Tisha Venturini 86′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce (Tiffany Roberts), Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero, Brandi Chastain (Lorrie Fair), Julie Foudy (Sara Whalen), Cindy Parlow, Debbie Keller (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: n/a
May 30, 1998: USA 5-0 New Zealand [HT 3-0]
Washington, D.C. (46,037)
International Friendly (MLS Doubleheader)
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 6′, Debbie Keller 15′, 18′, Lorrie Fair 54′, Tiffeny Milbrett 77′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce (Lorrie Fair), Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett (Shannon MacMillan), Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Michelle Akers (Kate Sobrero), Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow (Tiffany Roberts), Debbie Keller, Tiffeny Milbrett
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NZL: n/a
June 25, 1998: USA 1-1 Germany [HT 0-0]
St. Louis, MO, St. Louis Soccer Park (5,938)
International Friendly
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 78′ — Melanie Hoffmann 50′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy (Kate Sobrero 73′), Tisha Venturini (Cindy Parlow 46′), Kristine Lilly, Debbie Keller (Lorrie Fair 61′), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Shanon MacMillan 65′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Silke Rottenberg (Nadine Angerer 72’), Doris Fitschen, Steffi Jones, Sonja Fuss, Melanie Hoffmann (Inken Beeken 65’), Kerstin Stegemann, Renate Lingor (Ariane Hingst 46’), Monika Meyer (Nicole Brandebusemeyer 80’), Sandra Smisek, Inka Grings, Tanja Vreden (Claudia Muller 46’)
Head Coach: Tina Theune
Referee: Nancy Lay
Cards: Christie PEarce [Y] — Sonja Fuss [Y], Steffi Jones [Y]
June 28, 1998: USA 4-2 Germany [HT 1-0]
Chicago, IL, Soldier Field (13,107)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 30′, Mia Hamm 49′, 51′, 69′ — Inka Grings 55′, Ariane Hingst 82′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero (Christie Pearce 72′), Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy (Shannon MacMillan 65′), Kristine Lilly, Debbie Keller (Cindy Parlow 46′), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Tisha Venturini 74′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
GER: Silke Rottenberg, Sonja Fuss (Inka Beeken 46’, Ariane Hingst 72’), Steffi Jones, Doris Fitschen, Martina Voss, Kerstin Stegemann, Melanie Hoffman, Monika Meyer (Nicole Brandebusemeyer 78’), Sandra Smisek (Renate Lingor 60’), Inka Grings (Claudia Muller 76’), Tanja Vreden
Head Coach: Tina Theune
Referee: Kari Seitz
Cards: Joy Fawcett [Y]
July 25, 1998: USA 5-0 Denmark [HT 3-0]
Hempstead, NY, Mitchel Athletic Complex (6,970)
Goodwill Games
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 18′, Michelle Akers 29′, Mia Hamm 45′, 70′, 75′
USA: Briana Scurry, Lorrie Fair, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero (Christie Pearce), Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Michelle Akers (Cindy Parlow), Kristine Lilly (Shannon MacMillan), Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Christina Jensen, Karina Christensen (Hanne Sand Christensen 43’), Lene Terp (c), Marlene Kristensen, Anne Dot Eggers Nielsen, Birgit Christensen, Christina B. Petersen (Janne Rasmussen 55’), Jeanne Axelsen (Lise Søndergaard), Katrine S. Pedersen, Louise Hansen (Gitte Krogh 71’), Merete Pedersen (Lene R. Jensen 59’)
Head Coach: Jørgen Hvidemose
July 27, 1998: USA 2-0 China [HT 0-0]
Hempstead, NY, Mitchel Athletic Complex (11,307)
Goodwill Games
Scorers: Mia Hamm 66′, 87′
USA: Briana Scurry, Lorrie Fair, Carla Overbeck (Cindy Parlow), Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy (Shannon MacMillan), Michelle Akers, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: n/a
August 2, 1998: USA 4-0 Canada
Orlando, FL (34,416)
International Friendly (MLS ALL-Star Game Doubleheader)
Scorers: Debbie Keller 25′, 37′, Tiffeny Milbrett 58′, Julie Foudy 88′
USA: Tracy Ducar, Christie Pearce, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett (Sara Whalen), Tisha Venturini, Michelle Akers (Brandi Chastain), Kristine Lilly (Julie Foudy), Debbie Keller (Danielle Fotopoulos), Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Tiffeny Milbrett)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Nicole Wright, Marie-Claude Dion (Heidi Slaymaker), Sarah Joly, Cindy Walsh, Amy Walsh, Suzanne Muir, Shannon Rosenow, Liz Smith Herbert (Bridget Chandonnet), Charmaine Hooper, Isabelle Morneau, Helen Stoumbos (Isabelle Harvey)
September 12, 1998: USA 9-0 Mexico [HT 5-0]
Foxboro, MA (35,462)
USA Cup
Scorers: Mia Hamm 18′, 40′, Kristine Lilly 19′,42′, Tiffeny Milbrett 32′, Shannon MacMillan 52′, Joy Fawcett 60′, Tisha Venturini 65′, Debbie Keller 76′
USA: Tracy Ducar, Christie Pearce, Carla Overbeck (Shannon MacMillan), Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain (Jill Rutten), Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
MEX: n/a
September 18, 1998: USA 4-0 Russia (HT 4-0]
Rochester, NY (13,125)
USA Cup
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 25′, 28′, Mia Hamm 35′, 45′
USA: Briana Scurry, Christie Pearce, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain (Sara Whalen), Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Julie Foudy (Debbie Keller), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan), Mia Hamm (Robin Confer)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
RUS: n/a
September 20, 1998: USA 3-0 Brazil [HT 2-0]
Richmond, VA, University of Richmond Stadium (9,147)
USA Cup
Scorers: Joy Fawcett 32′, Michelle Akers 43′, Debbie Keller 74′
USA: Briana Scurry, Christie Pearce, Carla Overbeck (Sara Whalen), Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Julie Foudy (Debbie Keller-1), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan), Mia Hamm (Robin Confer)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Maravilha, Valéria, Elane, Juliana Cabral, Nenê I, Kátia Cilene (Catarina), Raquel I (Doranil), Suzana, Fabiana (Débora), Pretinha, Roseli (Maycon)
Head Coach: José Duarte
Referee: Sandra Hunt
Cards: Valéria [R]
December 16, 1998: USA 2-1 Ukraine [HT 1-1]
Los Angeles, CA, North Field — UCLA (c/d)
International Friendly
Scorers: Natalie Neaton (Samantha Baggett) 40′, Justi Baumgardt (Ann Cook) 69′ — Natalia Zinchenko (unassisted) 17′
USA: Saskia Webber, Ronnie Fair (Thori Bryan 46′), Amanda Cromwell, Samantha Baggett, Michelle French, Aleisha Cramer (Heather Aldama 72′), Aly Wagner (Ann Cook 39′), Justi Baumgardt, Natalie Neaton (Shauna Rohbock 69′), Robin Confer (Veronica Zepeda 61′), Susan Bush (Sheri Bueter 72′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
UKR: Veronika Shulga (Anzhela Chornobai 83′), Olena Mazurenko, Victoria Izhko, Oxana Rezvin, Oxana Andryuschenko, Svitlana Stasiouk (Tetyana Chorna 76′), Nadia Mischenko, Galina Ivanova (Tatiana Oznobikhina 81′), Lioudmilla Pekur (Ioulya Karpenkova 89′), Natalia Zinchenko, Svitlana Frishko (Natalia Zhdanova 68′)
Referee: Brian Beyaee (USA)
Cards: none
December 20, 1998: USA 5-0 Ukraine [HT 2-0]
Fresno, CA, Jim Sweeny Field/Bulldog Stadium (5,392)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan) 20′, Julie Foudy (Kate Sobrero) 28′, (Kristine Lilly) 50′, (Tisha Venturini) 52′, Debbie Keller (Susan Bush) 72′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain (Justi Baumgardt 53′), Julie Foudy (Sara Whalen 59′), Kristine Lilly (Debbie Keller 53′), Tiffeny Milbrett (Tisha Venturini 46′), Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Susan Bush 65′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
UKR: Veronika Shulga, Olena Mazurenko, Victoria Izhko, Oxana Rezvin, Oxana Andryuschenko, Svitlana Stasiouk (Tetyana Chornaya 63′), Nadia Mischenko, Galina Ivanova (Tatiana Oznobikhina 78′), Lioudmilla Pekur, Natalia Zinchenko, Svitlana Frishko (Natalia Zhdanova 65′)
Referee: Kari Seitz (USA)
Cards: none
1999
January 27, 1999: USA 7-0 Portugal [HT 5-0]
Orlando, FL (c/d)
International Friendly
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 32′, Kristine Lilly 33′, 45′, 58′, Michelle Akers 41′, Mia Hamm 45′, Shannon MacMillan 81′
USA: Tracy Ducar (Saskia Webber), Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Lorrie Fair (Christie Pearce), Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos), Mia Hamm (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
POR: n/a
January 30, 1999: USA 6-0 Portugal [HT 3-0]
Ft, Lauderdale, FL (5,152)
International Friendly
Scorers: Kristine Lilly 24′, 71′, Michelle Akers 40′, Danielle Fotopoulos 42′, Mia Hamm 73′, Shannon MacMillan 79′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Sara Whalen), Kate Sobrero, Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett (Christie Pearce), Brandi Chastain (Danielle Fotopoulos), Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Michelle Akers, Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
POR: n/a
February 24, 1999: USA 3-1 Finland
Orlando, FL, Seminole County Sports Training Center (c/d)
International Friendly
Scorers: Jenn Grubb 5′, Samantha Baggett (Michelle French) 17′, Beth Keller (Jen Streiffer) 69′ — Anne Makinen (Tiina Saario) 83′
USA: 18-Saskia Webber, 17-Michelle French, 20-Samantha Baggett, 22-Danielle Slaton (Heather Mitts, 63′), 7-Sara Whalen, 19-Jen Grubb (10-Beth Keller, 68′), 21-Laurie Schwoy (4-Meredith Florance, 46′), 25-Aly Wagner (2-Heather Aldama, 77′), 12-Jen Streiffer, 9-Mandy Clemens, 23-Susan Bush
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: 1-Johanna Lindell (12-Satu Kunnas, 79′), 7-Anne Makinen, 11-Christina Forssell, 14-Jessica Thorn, 10-Terhi Uusi-Luomalahti, 9-Laura Kalmari, 4-Julia Uusmalmi (16-Tiina Saario, 75′), 3-Jessica Julin (5-Sanna Valkonen, 68′), 8-Susanna Heikari, 13-Katri Nokso-Koivisto (15-Rosa Lappi-Seppala, 68′), 6-Minna Mustonen (2-Sani Ylitalo, 77′)
February 27, 1999: USA 2-0 Finland
Tampa, FL, Pepin/Rood Stadium (2,641)
International Friendly
Scorers: Joy Fawcett 29′, Mia Hamm 58′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce (Lorrie Fair), Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Tisha Venturini (Aly Wagner), Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos), Kristine Lilly (Cindy Parlow), Mia Hamm (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
March 14, 1999: USA 1-1 Sweden
Silves, Portugal, Francisco Viera Stadium (89)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett (Mia Hamm) 15′ — Linda Fagerström (Malin Moström) 76′
USA: 18-Saskia Webber, 4-Carla Overbeck, 20-Kate Sobrero, 2-Lorrie Fair, 14-Joy Fawcett, 6-Brandi Chastain (15-Tisha Venturini 89′), 11-Julie Foudy, 13-Kristine Lilly, 8-Shannon MacMillan (10-Michelle Akers 46′), 16-Tiffeny Milbrett (7-Sara Whalen 76′), 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
SWE: 1-Ulrika Karlsson, 7-Cecilia Sandell, 2-Karolina Westberg, 3-Jane Törnquist, 16-Jessica Sundh, 6-Malin Moström, 9-Malin Andersson, 8-Sara Call, 5-Kristin Bengtsson (15-Salina Olsson 55′), 11-Victoria Svensson (14-Linda Fagerström 63′), 10-Hanna Ljungberg (18-Malin Gustafsson 85′)
Referee: Tammy Ogden (AUS)
Cards: Salina Olsson [Y 86′]
March 16, 1999: USA 4-0 Finland [HT 3-0]
Quarteira, Portugal (200)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 15′, 33′, Cindy Parlow 28′, Brandi Chastain 71′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett (Sara Whalen), Christie Pearce, Michelle Akers (Brandi Chastain), Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett (Lorrie Fair), Cindy Parlow (Danielle Fotopoulos), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
March 18, 1999: USA 2-1 Norway [HT 1-1]
Albufeira, Portugal, Albufeira Stadium (300)
Algarve Cup Group A
Scorers: Julie Foudy (Kristine Lilly) 12′, Kristine Lilly (Tiffeny Milbrett) 55′ — Ann Kristin Aarønes (Silje Jørgensen) 11′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry, 4-Carla Overbeck (3-Christie Pearce 61′), 14-Joy Fawcett, 20-Kate Sobrero, 6-Brandi Chastain, 10-Michelle Akers, 11-Julie Foudy, 13-Kristine Lilly, 16-Tiffeny Milbrett (8-Shannon MacMillan 68′), 12-Cindy Parlow (22-Danielle Fotopoulos 82′), 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NOR: 1-Bente Nordby, 5-Henriette Viker (14-Anne Tonnessen, 70th), 2-Gøril Kringen, 4-Linda Medalen, 3-Gro Espeseth, 6-Hege Risse, 8-Brit Sandaune (18-Dagney Mellgren 77), 9-Tone Gunn Frustøl, 13-Silje Jørgensen, 11-Ann Kristin Aarønes (16-Anita Rapp 82), 10-Marianne Pettersen (c)
Referee: Marianne Mattsson (SWE)
Cards: none
March 20, 1999: USA 1-2 China [HT 1-1]
Loule, Portugal, Municipal Stadium (800)
Algarve Cup
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow) 45′ — Pu Wei (Sun Wen) 16′, Jin Yan (Liu Ailing) 65′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry; 4-Carla Overbeck, 14-Joy Fawcett, 20-Kate Sobrero (22-Danielle Fotopoulos 90′), 6-Brandi Chastain (2-Lorrie Fair 63′); 10-Michelle Akers (8-Shannon MacMillan 60), 11-Julie Foudy, 13-Kristine Lilly; 16-Tiffeny Milbrett (7-Sara Whalen 73), 12-Cindy Parlow, 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: 18-Gao Hong; 3-Fan Yunjie, 12-Wen Lirong, 6-Zhao Lihong, 2-Wang Liping; 10-Liu Ailing (16-Qiu Hayan 90′), 13-Liu Ying, 22-Bai Jie; 17-Pu Wei, 9-Sun Wen, 14-Jin Yan (7-Zhang Ouying, 85′)
Referee: Bente Skogvan (NOR)
Cards: Carla Overbeck 89′ — Hong Gao 47′, Ailing Liu 87′
March 28, 1999: USA 3-0 Mexico [HT 1-0]
Pasadena, CA, Rose Bowl (21,000)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Julie Foudy 38′, Kristine Lilly 85′, 88′
USA: Briana Scurry, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck (Christie Pearce), Brandi Chastain (Lorrie Fair), Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy (Aly Wagner), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow (Danielle Fotopoulos), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
MEX: n/a
April 22, 1999: USA 2-1 China
Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium (15,257)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Michelle Akers 18′ (PK), Tisha Venturini (Mia Hamm) 90’+2 — Sun Wen 59′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry, 4-Carla Overbeck (5-Tiffany Roberts 59′), 14-Joy Fawcett, 20-Kate Sobrero, 6-Brandi Chastain, 10-Michelle Akers (3-Christie Pearce 46′), 11-Julie Foudy, 13-Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini 90′), 16-Tiffeny Milbrett (8-Shannon MacMillan 78′), 12-Cindy Parlow (22-Danielle Fotopoulos 86′), 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: 20-Han Wenxia, 3-Fan Yunjie, 12-Wen Lirong, 5-Xie Huilin, 6-Zhao Lihong (11-Gao Hongxia 89′) 2-Wang Liping (17-Pu Wei 37′), 10-Liu Ailing, 13-Liu Ying (7-Zhang Ouying 83′), 22-Bai Jie, 9-Sun Wen, 14-Jin Yan
Referee: Nancy Ley (USA)
Cards: Carla Overbeck [Y 31′] — Fan Yunjie [Y 7′], Zhao Lihong [Y 57′], Jin Tan [Y 90’+2]
April 25, 1999: USA 1-2 China
East Rutherford, NJ (23,765)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Julie Foudy 58′ — n/a
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero (Tiffany Roberts), Brandi Chastain (Christie Pearce), Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Tiffeny Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos), Cindy Parlow (Shannon MacMillan), Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: n/a
April 29, 1999: USA 9-0 Japan
Charlotte, NC (10,119)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Michelle Akers 15′,23′, Cindy Parlow 45′, Tiffeny Milbrett 46′, 55′, 90′, 90′, Aly Wagner 51′, Tisha Venturini 85′
USA: Tracy Ducar, Carla Overbeck (Lorrie Fair), Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers (Sara Whalen), Julie Foudy (Aly Wagner), Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini), Cindy Parlow (Danielle Fotopoulos), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: n/a
May 2, 1999: USA 7-0 Japan [HT 2-0]
Atlanta, GA, Dekalb Memorial Stadium (14,562)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Shannon MacMillan (Mia Hamm) 17′, (Cindy Parlow) 82′, Mia Hamm (Julie Foudy) 18′, Danielle Fotopoulos (Shannon MacMillan) 64′, (Christie Pearce) 68′, Sara Whalen 81′, Tisha Venturini 87′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry (26-Siri Mullinix 46′), 4-Carla Overbeck (3-Christie Pearce, 46′), 2-Lorrie Fair, 5-Tiffany Roberts, 7-Sara Whalen, 10-Michelle Akers (22-Danielle Fotopoulos, 46′), 11-Julie Foudy (15-Tisha Venturini, 46′), 25-Aly Wagner, 12-Cindy Parlow, 8-Shannon MacMillan, 9-Mia Hamm (13-Kristine Lilly, 46′).
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
JPN: 21-Naoko Nishigai, 5-Tomoe Sakai (2-Rie Yamaki 46′), 4-Mai Nakachi (22-Kaoru Nagadome 46′), 7-Yumi Tomei, 12-Hiromi Isozaki, 13-Miyuki Yanagita (20-Yayoi Kobayashi 46′; 8-Ayumi Hara 78′), 14-Tomomi Mitsui, 10-Homare Sawa, 15-Mito Isaka (16-Kazumi Kishi 88′), 11-Nami Otake, 9-Tamaki Uchiyama
Referee: Tim Weyland
Cards: Nami Otake [Y 85′]
May 13, 1999: USA 5-0 Netherlands [HT 1-0]
Milwaukee, WI (6,767)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 14′, Cindy Parlow 60′, Kristine Lilly 66′, Mia Hamm 69′, Shannon MacMillan 77′
USA: Saskia Webber, Carla Overbeck (Lorrie Fair), Kate Sobrero, Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Michelle Akers (Christie Pearce), Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow, Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NED: n/a
May 16, 1999: USA 3-0 Netherlands [HT 1-0]
Chicago, IL, Soldier Field (20,000)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 14′, (Mia Hamm) 81′, Mia Hamm (Cindy Parlow) 53′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry, 4-Carla Overbeck, 20-Kate Sobrero (3-Christie Pearce 61′), 6-Brandi Chastain, 14-Joy Fawcett, 10-Michelle Akers (2-Lorrie Fair 61′), 11-Julie Foudy (5-Tiffany Roberts 75′), 13-Kristine Lilly, 12-Cindy Parlow (22-Danielle Fotopolous 81′), 16-Tiffeny Milbrett (8-Shannon MacMillan 56′), 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NED: 1-Martine van Pelt, 2-Liesbeth Migchelsen, 3-Sandra van Tol, 4-Daphne Koster, 5-Cindy Burger, 6-Gilanne Louwaars, 8-Sarina Wiegman (12-Willemijn Lodder 74′), 9-Lisan Goudena (17-Jessica Torny 80′), 10-Annemieke Griffioen, 11-Shirley Smith, 13-Miranda Noom (18-Minke van der Waals 69′)
Referee: Rich Grady (USA)
Cards: Cindy Burger [Y 16′], Sarina Wiegman [25′], Sandra van Tol [Y 27′], Liesbeth Migchelsen [Y 82′], Sabine Van Eijk [Y 83′]
May 22, 1999: USA 3-0 Brazil [HT 1-0]
Orlando, FL, Citrus Bowl (10,452)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Mia Hamm (Cindy Parlow) 45′, Kristine Lilly (Tiffeny Milbrett) 72′, Tiffeny Milbrett (Kristine Lilly) 87′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry, 4-Carla Overbeck, 20-Kate Sobrero, 6-Brandi Chastain, 14-Joy Fawcett, 10-Michelle Akers, 11-Julie Foudy, 13-Kristine Lilly, 12-Cindy Parlow, 16-Tiffeny Milbrett, 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: 1-Didi, 2-Nene, 3-Elane, 4-Tania, 13-Paty (16-Marisa, 55′), 5-Cidinha, 8-Formiga, 10-Sissi, 11-Suzana (15-Raquel, 80′), 7-Maycon (17-Pretinha, 63′), 9-Katia
Head Coach: Wilson Riça
Referee: Ali Saheli
Cards: Joy Fawcett [Y 64′], Michelle Akers [Y 76′] — Suzana [Y 31′], Katia [Y 52′], Tania [Y 83′], Formiga [Y 87′], Raquel [Y 90′]
June 3, 1999: USA 4-0 Australia [HT 1-0]
Beaverton, OR, North Campus Field; NIKE World Headquarters (c/d)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Danielle Fotopoulos 1′, Cindy Parlow 68′, Kristine Lilly (Shannon MacMillan) 71′, Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow) 85′
USA: 18-Saskia Webber, 2-Lorrie Fair (10-Michelle Akers 46′), 3-Christie Pearce (20-Kate Sobrero 46′), 5-Tiffany Roberts (14-Joy Fawcett 46′), 7-Sara Whalen, 6-Brandi Chastain, 13-Kristine Lilly, 15-Tisha Venturini (11-Julie Foudy 46′), 8-Shannon MacMillan, 16-Tiffeny Milbrett, 22-Danielle Fotopoulos (22-Cindy Parlow 46′)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
AUS: 18-Tracey Wheeler, 2-Traci Bartlett, 5-Sarah Cooper (25-Amy Taylor 66′), 4-Anissa Tann-Darby (16-Kristyn Swaffer 68′), 15-Bridgette Starr (7-Alicia Ferguson 75′), 14-Kelly Golebiowski (6-Amy Wilson 66′), 11-Joanne Peters, 9-Cheryl Salisbury, 23-Alison Foreman, 10-Julie Murray, 19-Angela Iannotta (13-Peita-Claire Hepperlin 86)
Referee: Mohammad Zarrabi-Kashani (USA)
Cards: Christie Pearce [Y 38′], Brandi Chastain [Y 82′]
June 6, 1999: USA 4-2 Canada
Portland, OR (23,325)
Nike Road to Pasadena Tour
Scorers: Mia Hamm 11′, Tiffeny Milbrett 17′, Kristine Lilly 45′, Cindy Parlow 83′ — Charmaine Hooper 7′, 44′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Lorrie Fair, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy (Sara Whalen), Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm (Shannon MacMillan)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CAN: Sharolta Nonen, Tanya Franck, Geraldine Donnelly (Sarah Joly), Janine Wood, Charmaine Hooper, Shannon Rosenow (Sara Maglio), Amy Walsh, Suzanne Muir, Jeanette Haas (Isabelle Harvey), Silvana Burtini Gerela (Mary Beth Bowie), Karina LeBlanc
June 19, 1999: USA 3-0 Denmark [HT 1-0]
East Rutherford, NJ, Giants Stadium (78,972)
Women’s World Cup Group A
Scorers: Mia Hamm 17′, Julie Foudy 72′, Kristine Lilly 89′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers, Kristine Lilly-1, Julie Foudy-1, Tiffeny Milbrett (Shannon MacMillan 82′), Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm-1 (Lorrie Fair 88′)
Unused Substitutions: Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, Sara Wahlen, Tisha Venturini, Danielle Fotopoulos, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
DEN: Dorthe Larsen, Karina Christensen, Lene Terp, Jeanne Axelsen, Janne Rasmussen, Christina Petersen (Lise Søndergaard 83’), Gitte Krogh, Merete Pedersen, Lene Revsbeck Jensen (Louise Hansen 78’), Katrine Søndergaard Pedersen, Mikka Hansen (Janni Johansen 63’)
Unused Substitutions: Hanne Sand Christensen, Marlene Kristensen, Ulla Knudsen, Christina Jensen, Hanne Nørregaard, Anne-Mette Christensen
Head Coach: Jorgen Hvidemose
Referee: Sonia Denoncourt (CAN)
Cards: Janne Rasmussen [Y 11′]
June 24, 1999: USA 7-1 Nigeria
Chicago, IL, Soldier Field (65,080)
Women’s World Cup Group A
Scorers: Michelle Akers 39′, Mia Hamm 20′, Tiffeny Milbrett 23′, 83′, Kristine Lilly 32′, Cindy Parlow 42′ — Ifeanyi Chiejine 1’ (OG), Nkiru Okosieme 2’,
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm (Shannon MacMillan 57′), Michelle Akers-1 (Lorrie Fair 46′), Julie Foudy, Cindy Parlow, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett, Kate Sobrero (Sarah Whalen 46′)
Unused Substitutions: Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, Tisha Venturini, Danielle Fotopoulos, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
NGA: Ann Chiejine, Yinka Kudaisi, Eberechi Opara, Kikelomo Ajayi, Rita Nwadike, Prisca Emeafu (Gloria Usieta 84’), Nikiru Okosieme, Florence Omagbemi, Patience Avre (Stella Mbachu 53’), Mercy Akide, Ifeanyi Chiejine (Nkechi Egbe 43’)
Unused Substitutions: Martha Tarhemba, Adanna Nwaneri, Mavis Ogun, Judith Chime, Maureen Mmadu, Florence Iweta
Head Coach: Mabo Ismaila
Referee: Nicole Petignat (SUI)
Cards: Patience Avre [Y 30′], Kikelomo Ajayi [Y 45′]
June 27, 1999: USA 3-0 North Korea [HT 0-0]
Foxboro, MA, Foxboro Stadium (50,484)
Women’s World Cup Group A
Scorers: Shannon MacMillan 56′, Tisha Venturini 68′, 75′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Tiffany Roberts (Christie Pearce 73′), Brandi Chastain, Sara Whalen, Shannon MacMillan, Mia Hamm (Julie Foudy 46′), Cindy Parlow (Tiffeny Milbrett 46′), Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tisha Venturini
Unused Substitutions: Kate Sobrero, Lorrie Fair, Michelle Akers, Danielle Fotopoulos, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
PRK: Kye Yong-sun, Yun In-sil, Jo Song-ok, Kim Sun-hui, Kim Sun-hye, Sol Yong-suk, Ri Hyang-ok, Kim Kum-sil, Kim Hye-ran, Ri Ae-gyong (Yang Kyong-hui 71’), Jin Pyol-hui (Jo Jong-ran 61’)
Unused Substitutions: Ri Jong-hui, Kim Song-ryo, Ri Kyong-ae, Pak Jong-ae, Ri Kum-suk, Jang Ok-gyong, Kim Un-ok
Head Coach: Tong Chan
Referee: Katriina Elovirta (FIN)
Cards: Kim Sun-hye [Y 8′], Jo Song-ok [Y 24′], Kim Kum-sil [Y 74′]
July 1, 1999: USA 3-2 Germany
Rajlon, MD, Jack Kent Cook Stadium (54,962)
Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Scorers: Brandi Chastain 5′(OG), 49′, Tiffeny Milbrett 16′, Joy Fawcett 65′ — Bettina Wiegmann 45’+1
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain (Lorrie Fair 73′), Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy (Shannon MacMillan 65′), Cindy Parlow (Tiffany Roberts 85), Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett-1, Tiffeny Milbrett-1, Kate Sobrero
Unused Substitutions: Christie Pearce, Sara Wahlen, Tisha Venturini, Danielle Fotopoulos, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tonu DiCicco
GER: Silke Rottenberg, Ariane Hingst, Steffi Jones, Doris Fitschen, Sandra Smisek (Renate Lingor 84’), Birgit Prinz, Bettina Wiegmann, Maren Meinert, Sandra Minnert, Tina Wunderlich (Monika Meyer 53’), Inka Grings (Melanie Hoffman 90’+2)
Unused Substitutions: Kerstin Stegemann, Martina Voss-Tecklenberg, Claudia Müller, Pia Wunderlich, Nadine Angerer, Nicole Brandebusemeyer
Head Coach: Tina Heune
Referee: Martha Toro (COL)
Cards: Doris Fitschen [Y 53′]
July 4, 1999: USA 2-0 Brazil [HT 1-0]
Palo Alto, CA, Stanford Stadium (73,123)
Women’s World Cup Semifinals
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 5′, Michelle Akers 80′ (PK)
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm (Lorrie Fair 85’), Michelle Akers, Julie Foudy, Cindy Parlow (Shannon MacMillan 62’), Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett (Danielle Fotopoulos 88’), Kate Sobrero
Unused Substitutions: Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, Sara Wahlen, Tisha Venturini, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Maravilha, Nene, Elane, Tania, Cidinha, Juliana, Formiga, Katia, Sissi, Suzana (Maicon 70’), Pretinha
Unused Substitutions: Andreia, Fanta, Grazielle, Raquel, Marisa, Priscila, Valeria, Deva
Head Coach: Wilson De Oliveira Rica
Referee: Katriina Elovirta (FIN)
Cards: Michelle Akers [Y 90′] — Tania [Y 13′], Sissi [Y 41′], Katia [Y 90’+2]
July 10, 1999: USA 0-0 (5-4 PSO) China [HT 0-0]
Pasadena, CA, Rose Bowl (90,185)
Women’s World Cup Final
Scorers: none
Penalty Shootout: Carla Overbeck (Goal), Joy Fawcett (Goal), Kristine Lilly (Goal), Mia Hamm (Goal), Brandi Chastain (Goal) — Huilin Xie (Goal), Haiyan Qiu (Goal), Ying Liu (Saved), Ouying Zhang (Goal), Wen Sun (Goal)
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers (Sara Wahlen 91’), Julie Foudy, Cindy Parlow (Shannon MacMillan 57’), Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tiffeny Milbrett (Tisha Venturini 115’), Kate Sobrero
Unused Substitutions: Lorrie Fair, Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, Danielle Fotopoulos, Saskia Webber, Tracy Ducar
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
CHN: Gao Hong, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie, Zhao Lihong (Qiu Haiyan 114’), Jin Yan (Xie Huilin 119’), Sun Wen, Liu Ailing, Pu Wei (Zhang Ouying 59’), Wen Lirong, Liu Ying, Bai Jie
Unused Substitutions: Han Wenxia, Man Yanling, Fan Chunling, Zhu Jing, Gao Hongxia, Wang Jingxia
Head Coach: Ma Yuanan
Referee: Nicole Petignat (SUI)
Cards: Michelle Akers [Y 74′] — Zhang Ouying [Y 70′], Liu Ailing [Y 80′]
September 4, 1999: USA 5-0 Ireland
Foxboro, MA, Foxboro Stadium (30,564)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett (Cindy Parlow) 25′, (Sara Whalen) 59′, Julie Foudy (Tiffeny Milbrett) 38′, Joy Fawcett (Brandi Chastain) 72′, Kristine Lilly 75′
USA: 18-Saskia Webber (24-Tracy Ducar 46′), 4-Carla Overbeck (6-Brandi Chastain, 46′), 20-Kate Sobrero, 3-Christie Pearce (8-Shannon MacMillan 46′), 5-Tiffany Roberts, 14-Joy Fawcett, 13-Kristine Lilly, 11-Julie Foudy (15-Tisha Venturini 46′), 16-Tiffeny Milbrett, 12-Cindy Parlow (7-Sara Whalen 58′), 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
IRL: 1-Emma Byrne, 2-Carol Conlon (12-Sonya Maher 46′), 4-Rosie Power, 6-Abby Walsh (15-Susan Heapes 46′), 17-Dolores Deasley, 7-Ciera Grant (14-Emma Kilduff 69′), 8-Sylvia Gee (13-Niamh Connelly 58′), 10-Holly Pierce (18-Yvonne Tracey 79′), 3-Margaret Saurin, 9-Grainne Kierans, 11-Claire Scanlon
Referee: Nancy Lay (USA)
September 26, 1999: USA 6-0 Brazil [HT 4-0]
Denver, CO (25,099)
International Friendly
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 29′, 45′, Shannon MacMillan 34′, 70′, Cindy Parlow 38′, Danielle Fotopoulos 84′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Tiffany Roberts), Kate Sobrero, Sara Whalen, Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett (Brandi Chastain), Julie Foudy (Aleisha Cramer), Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini), Cindy Parlow (Danielle Fotopoulos), Tiffeny Milbrett, Shannon MacMillan
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: Andréia Suntaque Cris (Suzana), Juliana Cabral, Fanta, Fabiana, Cidinha (Deva), Daniela Alves, Raquel I (Nildinha), Sissi, Roseli, Maycon
October 3, 1999: USA 5-0 South Korea
Columbus, OH, Crew Stadium (23,101)
Nike U.S. Women’s Cup
Scorers: Cindy Parlow 10′, Mia Hamm 36′, Tiffeny Milbrett 40′, Danielle Fotopoulos 82′, 90′
USA: Tracy Ducar, Carla Overbeck (Brandi Chastain), Sara Whalen, Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini), Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Cindy Parlow (Tiffany Roberts), Tiffeny Milbrett, Mia Hamm (Danielle Fotopoulos)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
KOR: n/a
October 7, 1999: USA 6-0 Finland
Kansas City, MO, Arrowhead Stadium (36,405)
Nike U.S. Women’s Cup
Scorers: Tiffeny Milbrett 9′, Joy Fawcett 14′, Sara Whalen 36′, Kristine Lilly 53′, 63′ — OG 88′
USA: Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck (Tisha Venturini), Sara Whalen, Christie Pearce, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Cindy Parlow (Danielle Fotopoulos), Tiffeny Milbrett (Brandi Chastain), Mia Hamm (Tiffany Roberts)
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
FIN: n/a
October 10, 1999: USA 4-2 Brazil
Louisville, KY, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium (35,211)
Nike U.S. Women’s Cup
Scorers: Mia Hamm (Joy Fawcett) 18′, (Kristine Lilly) 60′, Kristine Lilly (Sara Whalen) 38′, 88′ (PK) — Nildinha (Roseli) 21′, (Cidinha) 30′
USA: 1-Briana Scurry, 4-Carla Overbeck, 7-Sara Whalen, 3-Christie Pearce, 14-Joy Fawcett, 11-Julie Foudy (6-Brandi Chastain 46′), 13-Kristine Lilly, 8-Shannon MacMillan (5-Tiffany Roberts 67′), 12-Cindy Parlow, 16-Tiffeny Milbrett, 9-Mia Hamm
Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
BRA: 1-Andreia, 3-Juliana, 4-Fanta, 7-Suzana (10-Sissi 61′), 6-Fabiana, 5-Cidinha (20-Robertinha 90+3′), 13-Deva, 8-Daniela, 14-Raquel (17-Jacqueline 83′), 11-Roseli, 18-Nildinha (9-Maicon 71′)
Referee: Sonia Denoncourt (CAN)
Cards: Raquel [Y 44′], Jacqueline [Y 87′], Deva [Y 88′], Daniela [Y 90’+5]
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