On a July afternoon in 1999, this country's proudest moment in soccer occurred in Pasadena, California. In the presence of more than 90,000 fans and viewed by another 40 million watching on television, the United States women outlasted China to win the World Cup. Though it has lagged far behind in regard to the men's game, the United States was at the forefront when it came to women's soccer. In The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story, Clemente A. Lisi looks at how the sport has gained popularity over the last couple of decades. While other books have written about the team during a specific year, such as those focused solely on the World Cup win on U.S. soil, Lisi looks beyond this event, detailing the program's infancy and how it steadily became a model for women's teams around the globe. Beginning with the start of the U.S. program in 1985, Clemente Lisi recounts the development of the women's team, highlighted by their two first place finishes in the Women's World Cups (1991 and 1999) and three Olympic Women's Gold Medals (1996, 2004, and 2008). In addition to chronicling the history of the team as a whole, this book offers mini profiles, as well as photographs, of some of the best players over the years, including Julie Foudy, Amy Rodriguez, Hope Solo, and Mia Hamm.

About the Author
Clemente A. Lisi is a reporter for The New York Post. He is the author of A History of the World Cup: 1930-2006 (Scarecrow, 2007).

Reviews
A lively text....This readable text is recommended for soccer fans and academic collections with an emphasis on sports. * Library Journal *
The text is an easy read with lots of information....Overall it was a splendid book that you can get through in just a few days. It is a great history of the women's program and the special people that made it what it is today. * International Soccer Network *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810874152
Author Clemente A. Lisi
Format Hardback
Page Count 166
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 148mm * 14mm