2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 147 features an exclusive interview with U.S. Soccer Hall-of-Famer and sports legend Kristine Lilly; Sound-bites from members of the iconic 1999 World Cup winning team – Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain; with USWNT forward Alex Morgan.

On July 10, 1999, women’s soccer powerhouses USA and China met at the Rose Bowl in California for the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final.

In front of a record 90,185 spectators, the largest crowd ever to attend a women’s sporting event, the USWNT celebrated their overtime win and created a legacy unmatched by no other team in the history of U.S. soccer.

The game ended in a 5-4 shootout, with an iconic winning goal by Brandi Chastain. However, the outcome could have been much different, if not for a brilliant defensive play by midfielder Kristine Lilly.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates the 20-year anniversary of that historic match an exclusive interview with Kristine Lilly; plus, special interviews with Brandi Chastain and Mia Hamm. Also, Alex Morgan shares her thoughts on the 99er’s, their influence on her and her USWNT teammates.

Kristine Lilly

Kristine Lilly played for the United States Women’s National Team for 23 years and is the most capped football player in the history of the sport (men’s or women’s) with 354 caps. She’s also the only player to play for U.S. Soccer in 4 different decades.

A staple in sports record books, Kristine is currently 4th in the world of all-time leading goal scorers behind Abby Wambach, Christine Sinclair, and Mia Hamm.

In this episode, Kristine Lilly shares her insights on her legendary career, the special bond she shares with her ’99 teammates and discusses her new book, Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success.

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Brandi Chastain

The entertaining and engaging Brandi Chastain talks with reporters about the long-lasting legacy of the 99ers, the current state of women’s soccer, VAR in the World Cup and more!

Mia Hamm

The legendary Mia Hamm shares her thoughts on bringing an NWSL team to Southern California, the growth of the game, the relativity of the 99ers and much more!

Alex Morgan

USWNT star forward Alex Morgan stops by the media pool to share her memories of the 99ers, their influence on her growing up and today.

Contributions to this episode provided by the following articles:
https://www.teamusa.org/Hall-of-Fame/Hall-of-Fame-Members/Kristine-Lilly

https://northcarolina.rivals.com/news/no-8-kristine-lilly

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-women-win-world-cup

Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success

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Original Broadcast Date: June 2, 2019

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 146 features exclusive interviews with U.S. Women’s National Team defender Crystal Dunn; South Africa captain Janine van Wyk, goalkeeper Kaylin Swart and Head Coach Des Ellis; plus soundbites from USWNT Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Two teams, two dreams. As the USA and South Africa Women’s National Teams prepare for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the players and coaches embark on a journey that will define the future.

Listen in as U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis and South Africa Women’s National Team head coach Desiree Ellis discuss their teams, the experiences that shape their teams, and all that’s riding on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Janine van Wyk

Banyana Banyana Captain Janine van Wyk leads her team to the Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The fan favorite shares her insights on the friendly with the U.S., what their World Cup appearance means to the team, the country, and more. (23′) Learn more about JVW Girls Football.

Kaylin Swart

South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart raised her hand and made a statement leading up to the Women’s World Cup. The former Menlo College player shares her thoughts on coming back to California, the mentality of coming off the bench in pressure situations, confidence heading into the World Cup, and more. (30′)

Crystal Dunn

The most versatile player on the USWNT, Crystal Dunn is making her Women’s World Cup debut in France. The left-back (for now), gives us an inside look to how Jill Ellis broke the news to her that she was on the World Cup squad, what the past four years taught her about herself, her changing attitude about her value to the team, and more. (36′)

Contributions to this episode provided by the following articles:
Ellis Names Banyana-Banyana World Cup Squad

Sasol Renews its Sponsorship of Banyana-Banyana and SAFA’s Women’s League for Four Years

Matildas Squad for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Announced

Shelley Kerr Names Scotland Squad