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 Road to WWCup '99 for U.S. National Team
Schedule 1998 Continued

May 27, 1998
Injured Hamm Will Not Play In Washington, D.C. On May 30
Pulled Hamstring Keeps U.S. Star Out of Lineup for Both Games Against New Zealand

U.S. National Team forward Mia Hamm will miss both upcoming games against New Zealand in Washington D.C. On May 30 and June 2 in Oneota, NY, due to an injured right hamstring, suffered in the USA's match against Japan in Tokyo in May 17.

Hamm, who ranks second all-time in both appearances (148) and goals (89) for the U.S. National Team, pulled her hamstring just 14 minutes into the USA's first game in Japan and did not play in the following two matches. She is expected to be healthy for the USA's matches against European champion Germany on June 25 in St. Louis, MO and on June 28 in Chicago, IL.

Hamm will attend the match at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., where she and the U.S. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller will be presented with the 1997 U.S. Soccer Chevrolet Female and Male Player of the Year awards at halftime of the women's game. The match will be followed by Scotland taking on the U.S. Men's National Team in their last game before departing for the World Cup in France. The unique event marks the first time the Men's and Women's National Teams have played a full-international doubleheader.

U.S. Midfielder Kristine Lilly will be honored before the women's game for breaking the all-time world record for international appearances. She played in her 152nd match on May 21 in Kobe. Japan, to set the record and currently has 153 caps.


May 25, 1998
USA 3 -- Japan 0 To Sweep All Three Games Of Tour

USA JAPAN
3 0
May 24, 1998 11:20am local time National Stadium-Yokohama, Japan
Attendance: 34,885 (but part of doubleheader with Japan Men's '98 World Cup Team playing the Czech Republic World Cup Team)
Weather: 78°F Cloudy and Humid
USA JAPAN
  • Scurry
  • Overbeck
  • Pearce (Roberts, 46)
  • Fawcett
  • Sobrero
  • Chastain (Fair)
  • Foudy (Whalen,76)
  • Parlow
  • Keller (Venturini, 46)
  • Lilly
  • Milbrett (MacMillan,58)

Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
Asst. Head Coach: Lauren Gregg Scoring:
Chastain, assist Parlow 8th minute
Lilly, assist Fawcett 33rd minute
Venturini, assist MacMillan 86th minute

  • Yamago
  • Yamaki
  • Nishina
  • Isozaki
  • Nakachi
  • Sakai (Morimoto,79)
  • Hara (Omatsu,46)
  • Sawa
  • Mitsui
  • Otake (Sugawara,87)
  • Uchiyama (Kishi, 69)

Officials:
Referee: Yayoi Watanabe (Japan)
Asst: Hisae Yoshizawa (Japan)
Asst: Im Eun Ju (South Korea)
4th: Official Kaori Utsimi (Japan)


May 22, 1998

USA JAPAN
2 0
May 21, 1998
Universade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan
Attendance:1,039 Weather: Warm,hazy, 79°F
USA JAPAN
  • Ducar
  • Overbeck
  • Pearce (Roberts 73)
  • Fawcett
  • Fair
  • Chastain
  • Foudy (Sobrero 64)
  • Venturini (Macmillan 59)
  • Keller (Whalen 84)
  • Lilly
  • Parlow

Scoring
Lilly: assist Venturini 36 mins
Keller: assist Chastain 65 mins

Head Coach: Tony DiCicco Asst. Coach: Lauren Gregg

  • Yamago
  • Yamaki
  • Nishina (Umeoka 85)
  • Isozaki
  • Nakachi
  • Sakai (Hara 46)
  • Sawa
  • Mitsui
  • Sugarwara (Omatsu 46)
  • Otake (Morimoto 81)
  • Uchiyama (Kishi 81)

Officials
Referee: Lim Eun Ju (South Korea)
Asst: Zuo Xiudi (China)
Asst: Hisae Yoshizawa (Japan)
4th: Yayoi Watanabe (Japan)

Game Report

As in the previous game the U.S. found little space in an offensive third that was packed by Japan's defenders. In the 36 th minute Lilly took a pass from Venturini and running toward goal swerved a left footed shot away from the non moving goalkeeper into the net.

"It was important to put a goal away in the first half, so we could dictate the flow of the game," said Lilly, "to score in the game where I broke the record was nice, but to score on Japan at all is not easy, and getting the win is the most important thing."

At the 65th minute Keller headed in the goalkeeper's deflection off a shot by Chastain.

"It's fitting that Kristine scored the winning goal," added DiCicco, "every player and staff member is proud to be on the same field with her. The record is a special accomplishment and a credit to her magnificent consistency."


May 18, 1998
USA 2 - Japan 1 In Tokyo

U.S. Forward Debbie Keller scored both goals, including the winner with less than a minute to play, as the U.S. National Team defeated Japan 2-1 on Sunday in Tokyo. The U.S. was forced to play catch-up for much of the game after Japan took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute. But Keller's heroics started in the 71st minute when she ran onto a clever head flick from Tisha Venturini and bent her shot from 12 yards into the right corner for the equalizer. After replacing starters Mia Hamm (hamstring) and Tiffeny Milbrett (left foot), who left the match with injuries, Keller and Cindy Parlow took over the offensive duties. Content to earn a draw Japan moved into a defensive formation in the second half. However, with less than a minute left in the match, Brandi Chastian hit a spectacular overhead volley that the Japanese goalkeeper saved but couldn't handle, and Keller was well-positioned to nod the winner from two yards out.

OTHER

DiCicco Breaks Record: With the 2-1 victory over Japan, head coach Tony DiCicco becomes the all-time winningest coach in U.S. Women's National Team history. DiCicco's 66 wins breaks the previous mark of 65 held by Anson Dorrance (1986-94). Under DiCicco, the U.S. women have compiled a 66-6-5 record, finished third at the 1995 Women's World Cup in Sweden and won the first gold medal ever awarded in women's soccer at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

Venturini Hits 100 Cap Mark: The victory over Japan was especially sweet for the U.S. Midfielder Tisha Venturini, whose head flick set up teammate Debbie Keller's game-tying goal. Venturini earned her 100th cap for the U.S. National Team on Sunday in Tokyo, becoming the eighth U.S. Player to reach the century mark.


May 10, 1998

USA ICELAND
1 0
Venue: Murray H. Goodman Stadium - Bethlehem, Pa.
Date: May 10, 1998 Kickoff:12:00 Noon ET (espn2)
Attendance: 5,811 Weather: Rain, wet, mist 57°

USA

ICELAND

  •  Saskia Webber
  • Brandi Chastain
  • Christie Pearce (Amanda Cromwell, 83)
  • Joy Fawcett
  • Julie Foudy
  • Michelle Akers (Tisha Venturini, 46)
  • Shannon MacMillan (Sara Whalen, 68)
  • Tiffeny Milbrett (Debbie Keller, 46)
  • Kristine Lilly
  • Mia Hamm
  • Cindy Parlow (Natalie Neaton, 68)
  • Head Coach: Tony diCicco
  • Asst. Coach: Lauren Gregg

Goals: Natalie Neaton (Julie Foudy) 77th minute.

No Cards

  •  Sigridur Palsdottir (Thora Helgadottir, 80)
  • Audur Skuladottir
  • Rosa Steinthorsdottir
  • Margret Akadottir
  • Helga Hannesdottir
  • Asthildur Helgadottir
  • Hjordis Simonardottir (Erla Hendriksdottir, 68)
  • Edda Gardarsdottir (Laufey Olafsdottir, 80)
  • Katrin Jonsdottir
  • Olga Faerseth (Asgerdur Ingibergsdottir, 68)
  • Gundlaug Jonsdottir

Yellow Cards
Asthildur Helgadottir (caution) 25th min
Hjordis Simonardottir (caution) 51 min

Officials:
Referee: Bob Shaker (USA)
Referee Assistant: Ann Ross (USA)
Referee Assistant: B.J. Batting (USA)

Game report:
Aaron Heifetz

The U.S. National Team battled the elements and an inspired Iceland National Team for 77 minutes before substitute forward Natalie Neaton headed in a Julie Foudy cross to give the USA a hard-fought 1-0 victory in a misty rain at Goodman Stadium. The pace of the game was slowed by a field saturated from five days of steady rain in the Lehigh Valley, but showing superior strength and commitment, the U.S. dominated territorially to finally break through for the victory.

A condensed Iceland defense kept the Americans off the board until just 13 minutes remained. The U.S. got the winner when Julie Foudy ran down a ball in the left side of the penalty box, pivoted toward goal, and chipped a cross into the middle. Neaton's glancing header flew into the right side of the net.

"I could feel a sense of urgency as soon as I went into the game," said Neaton. "I knew if we kept pressing we would get one, and Julie gave me a perfect cross. As one of the younger players, it feels great to contribute to a victory, as we are all trying to win roster spots for the Women's World Cup in 1999."

Neaton, who has displayed a flair for the dramatic in her short national team career, scored her third international goal in just her fourth match, and also came off the bench on May 22, 1995, to score the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Canada in Edmonton.

Iceland showed considerable more fight than in Friday's loss, but conditions clearly favored the Europeans, who packed their defense with five defenders and absorbed repeated U.S. attacks in the muddy penalty box.

A crowd of 5,811 fans braved the wet conditions to see the Americans create numerous dangerous opportunities, but repeatedly pulled their shots high on the heavy field. The U.S. turned up the pressure and marched through the puddles in the second half to out-shoot Iceland 16-0, and 22-3 for the match.

"The Iceland team was a bit embarrassed after Friday's loss and came out to prove something today, which I think they did," said U.S. Head Coach Tony DiCicco. "We didn't do a good job of using the width of the field in the first half, but we battled and got a goal, and that's definitely something we can build on as we continue to prepare for the World Cup in 1999."

The Americans came close several times during the match as Tiffeny Milbrett put her close range shot over the top in just the 3rd minute, while Foudy and Neaton both hit crossbars in the final 15 minutes.

"We were just a little anxious instead of just letting it happen," said U.S. forward Mia Hamm, who played in her 147 international match. "I wish we could have put the ball in the net a few more times for the people that came out in this weather, but at least we got the win."

The U.S. team has two days off before regrouping in Los Angeles on Wed., May 13, to depart for their first tour of Japan. The USA will face the Japanese National Team three times. Japan was one of the first teams to qualify for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, earning one of three Asian berths by finishing third at the XIth Asian Cup in China last December.

The U.S. women open the tour on May 17 at National Stadium in Tokyo, will then travel to Kobe where they will play on May 21 in Memorial Stadium, and concluding the three-game series on May 24 at International Stadium in Yokohama.


May 9, 1998

USA ICELAND
6 0
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Kuntz Stadium - Indianapolis, Indiana Date: May 8, 1998 - Kickoff 7:00 p.m. CST
Attendance: 5,123 Weather: Rain, mist 60&#176F

 USA

 ICELAND

  • Briana Scurry
  • Carla Overbeck (Amanda Cromwell, 52)
  • Brandi Chastain (Cindy Parlow, 46)
  • Christie Pearce
  • Joy Fawcett
  • Julie Foudy (Tisha Venturini, 46)
  • Michelle Akers
  • Tiffeny Milbrett
  • Kristine Lilly
  • Mia Hamm (Debbie Keller, 61)
  • Head Coach: Tony DiCicco
  • Asst. Coach: Lauren Gregg

No yellow cards

  • Sigridur Palsdottir
  • Audur Skuladottir
  • Rosa Steinthorsdottir
  • Margret Akadottir (Laufey Olafsdottir, 71)
  • Helga Hannesdottir
  • Asthildur Helgadottir
  • Hjordis Simonardottir (Erla Hendriksdottir, 63)
  • Edda Gardarsdottir (Asgerdur Ingibergsdottir, 58)
  • Katrin Jonsdottir
  • Olga Faerseth
  • Gundlaug Jonsdottir

Yellow Cards: Margret Akadottir (caution) 51st minute

Goals

USA:
Tiffeny Milbrett (Unassisted) 3rd minute
Mia Hamm (Unassisted) 32 min
Mia Hamm (Tiffeny Milbrett) 41 min
Sara Whalen (Mia Hamm) 47 min
Tisha Venturini (Unassisted) 58 min
Debbie Keller (Kristine Lilly) 64 min

Officials
Referee: Richard Grady (USA)
Referee Assistant: Abdelali Elmessoussi (USA)
Referee Assistant: Adam Gersting (USA)

Game Report
by Aaron Heifetz

Hamm scored two spectacular goals and Milbrett added a goal and an assist, as the U.S. Women's National Team defeated Iceland, 6-0 at Kuntz Stadium in front of a capacity crowd.

After racking up 15 goals in two wins over Argentina in late April, the U.S. team picked up where it left off, scoring against Iceland in just the 3rd minute. Milbrett took advantage of a poor Iceland clearance and smacked her first-time shot into the upper left corner, grazing the crossbar from 18 yards out.

The USA added its second goal in the 32nd minute, as Hamm scored directly off a corner kick from the left side, slamming her cross hard off the far post and into the net past a stunned Iceland defense. The U.S. dominated the match on the wide field, mounting attack after attack to and eight total saves for the match.

"There was some impressive displays of attacking soccer tonight," said U.S. Head Coach Tony DiCicco. "But there were also some periods of lethargic play. Still, Mia and Tiffeny looked dynamic once again and Cindy Parlow and Debbie Keller came off the bench and played well at forward in the second half."

Hamm and Milbrett continue to click in an attacking rhythm and in the 41st minute, Milbrett collected a ball in the left side of the penalty box and froze her defender with several quick fakes, before lofting a short chip into the middle. Hamm met the cross on a diving header, smacking the ball off the left post and into the goal past the sprawling Palsdottir.

Whalen, who entered the match at halftime, scored her first international goal just two minutes into the half. She bounced her left-footed shot into the left corner from six yards out after Hamm had sliced through the penalty box and pushed a pass through traffic to Whalen at the far post.

"It was a somewhat lackluster performance," said Akers, who with 96 career international goals is within striking distance for the all-time world record of 101. "But it was a convincing win and definitely leaves room for improvement for Sunday's match and on to the 1999 Women's World Cup."

Substitute Venturini also got a goal, cracking 25-yard rocket that slammed off the cross bar and down onto the goal line before being knock out by the goalkeeper. After several seconds of hesitation, and a glance at his linesman, referee Richard Grady signaled that the ball had crossed the goal line.

Keller added the last score, running onto a quickly taken free-kick from Kristine Lilly in the left side of the penalty box and rolling her shot into the right corner from six eight yards out. The U.S. suffered just one breakdown in the match when Helgadottir put Jonsdotir behind the U.S. defense, but Scurry made her one save count, pushing the shot wide for a corner kick. The two teams meet again on Sunday, May 10, at Goodman Stadium on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. The match kicks off at 12 Noon ET and will be televised live on espn2. Women's World Cup tickets will be on sale at the match. Lilly made her 149th career appearance, moving her into third place on the world's all-time appearance list. With her next match, she will tie Italian legend Carolina Morace for second place all-time, and then set her sights on the world record of 151 appearances held by retired Heidi Stoere of Norway. Provided she plays against Iceland on Sunday, Lilly will tie the world record against Japan in Tokyo on May 17 and then break it against Japan in Kobe on May 21.


May 7, 1998

Support The US Women's National Team At RFK Stadium May 30 Along With Sam's Army

MARYLAND STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

1-888-947-KICK
(410) 729-2754
(301) 498-4906

SAM'S ARMY GEARS UP FOR RFK INVASION

Sam's Army, the bastion of support for the U.S. women's and men's national teams, is calling on all volunteers to support the American cause at the women's-men's international doubleheader on May 30 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.

The action kicks off at 11:00 a.m. when the 1996 Olympic champion U.S. women take the field against New Zealand, followed by the USA- Scotland men's contest at 1:30 p.m. This super soccer spectacle is co-hosted by the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA). As a special service to Sam's Army, MSYSA has reserved a 3,000-seat End-Line section for seasoned veterans and new recruits. Fans standing with Sam's Army must wear red and come to the stadium ready to cheer passionately for the USA. Tickets in the Sam's Army section cost $16.00--a $2.00 discount off the retail price.

TICKETS GOING FAST

Over 600 Sammers have already reserved their tickets for the USA-New Zealand / USA-Scotland women's-men's doubleheader. Don't wait until the last minute to join Sam's Army at RFK!

Reserve your Sam's Army seats from MSYSA today! MSYSA OFFERS SUPER DISCOUNTS To guarantee an opportunity for every supporter to attend this historic doubleheader, MSYSA has slashed ticket prices by as much as 50 percent.

Boys and girls under 19 years of age can purchase an $18.00 ticket for just $9.00 and adult seats in the same section cost $16.00. These special discount tickets can only be purchased in advance from MSYSA until May 15.

To order tickets for the USA-New Zealand / USA-Scotland doubleheader or request further information, contact the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association at 1-888-947-KICK and (410) 729-2754 during business hours or (301) 498-4906 in the evening or on weekends.

TICKET PRICES
USA-New Zealand / USA-Scotland
Location Price
VIP $50
Sidelines $35
Sec. Sidelines $25
End Lines $18
SPECIAL MSYSA DISCOUNT TICKETS (End Lines)
Adult - $16 Youth U-19 - $9
SAM'S ARMY SECTION
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April 26, 1998

USA 7 -- Argentina 0 Before 14,608 In San Jose

USA Argentina
7 0
April 24,1998 Spartan Stadium
Attendance:14,608 Sunny 74&#176F

USA Argentina
  • Scurry
  • Overbeck
  • Chastain
  • Pearce
  • Fawcett
  • Foudy
  • Akers
  • MacMillan
  • Milbrett
  • Lilly
  • Hamm
  • Torres
  • Arce
  • Ramos
  • Luporini
  • Peralta
  • Achaval
  • Gerez
  • Morales
  • Trujillo
  • Baca
  • Villanueva

Goals

  • Lilly assist Akers 3mins.
  • Milbrett assist Hamm 20mins
  • Akers assist Hamm 37 mins
  • Milbrett assist Hamm 47
  • Chastain (Penalty Kick) 55 mins
  • Foudy assist Akers 68 mins
  • Arce(Arg) own goal 76 mins
Goals: None

Substitutions

  • Venturini for Lilly 47 mins
  • Sobrero for Overbeck 49 mins
  • Neaton for Milbrett 55 mins
  • Keller for Hamm 56 mins
  • Whalen for Pearce 56 mins

Substitutions

  • Lopez for Archeval 31 mins
  • Altamirano for Trujillo 54 mins
  • Salomon for Villanueva 64 mins
  • Gaitan for Morales 75 mins
  • Vallejosa for Baca 82mins

Yellow Cards

  • Achaval 22 mins
  • Baca 29mins
  • Lopez 54mins

Officials

  • Referee: Sandra Hunt
  • Asst: Ricardo Valenzuela
  • Asst: Alex del Angel
  • 4th Cory Dean


Friday, April 24, 1998
U.S. National Team Dominates Argentina 8-1
Milbrett Scores Three Goals In Front Of Sold-Out Crowd

FULLERTON, Calif. - The U.S. Women's National Team delighted a sold-out Titan Stadium crowd of 10,099 fans with a slew of spectacular goals, dominating Argentina for an 8-1 victory as hundreds of people were turned away at the gate.

Argentina actually scored first, shocking the standing-room only crowd with a magnificent goal on its first attack just four minutes into the match. Noemi Morales lost a defender at the top of the penalty box and rolled a pass to Maria Villanueva, who took a touch and cracked her shot into the roof of the net from 10 yards out.

It would be Argentina's last highlight, and incited a U.S. team that exploded for eight goals, including lightning quick scores in the 7th and 9th minutes from forward Tiffeny Milbrett, who would add another in the 57th minute for her first career hat trick.

With two goals and four assists in the match, forward Mia Hamm was the catalyst, repeatedly tearing huge holes in Argentina's defense as the crowd roared its approval, creating an electric atmosphere in the packed stadium. She set up the first goal when she put Kristine Lilly behind the defense on the left flank. Lilly bent a hard cross on the ground into the middle, where Milbrett ran onto the ball and hit her shot first-time into the left side of the net from 12 yards out to tie the match.

Two minutes later, Hamm slipped a ball to Milbrett behind defense on the right side of the penalty box, and she slotted her shot under charging Argentina goalkeeper Liliana Torres to give the USA the lead. "I was very pleased with the match and the team put on a great show for the crowd," said U.S. Head Coach Tony DiCicco, who saw his team out-shoot the South Americans, 32-3. "I know Argentina will continue to improve, but today, the U.S. was entertaining, committed and creative for 90 minutes. We produced some great goals and I think we gained some confidence for the games to come this year."

Hamm also created the third goal when she ran down ball in deep in left corner, spun and crossed to Michelle Akers at far post. The ball flew over Torres and Akers slid to volley home from three yards out. It was Akers 95th international goal as she continues to move towards 100 international scores. Milbrett completed the hat trick, once again courtesy of a great pass from Hamm, cracking her shot into the right corner from 10 yards out. The three goals upped Milbrett's international goal total to 37.

"It was wonderful game for the team," said Milbrett. "We were all pretty sharp coming off a week of training camp and my finishing was definitely on today. To get three goals in front of such a great crowd was awesome. We got a feel for what the atmosphere will be like for the World Cup in 1999." Dicicco made three substitutes in the 57th minute and two combined for a brilliant goal just two minutes later. Sara Whalen burned her defender down the left flank and sent a blistering cross to the near post were Debbie Keller slashed in to volley the ball first-time into the roof of the net from three years out.

Hamm got her first goal in the 66th minute, volleying in Justi Baumgardt's cross after winning the ball in the penalty box. Just three minutes later, Hamm beat her defender around the corner on the left side, pulling Torres to the near post, and sent a perfect pass back to Keller, who let the ball run through her legs and flicked it into the goal with her heel from three yards away. It was Keller's 7th international goal.

Hamm put a capper on the night in the 87th minute, whipping the crowd into a frenzy by blasting her shot into the open net from close range after winning a bouncing ball in the penalty box. It was her 87th career goal in 144 international games.

The two teams will meet again on Sunday at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Calif. with the kickoff at 12:30 p.m. PT. The match will be televised live on ESPN.


Lilly made her 147th career appearance in the match, tying the men's world record for international appearances held by Majed Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. She now sets her sights on the women's world record of 151 appearances held by retired Heidi Stoere of Norway. Provided she plays in the USA's next three domestic matches -- Sunday against Argentina in San Jose, and May 8 and 10 against Iceland in Indianapolis, Ind. and Bethlehem, Pa., respectively -- Lilly will tie the record against Japan in Tokyo on May 17 and then break it against Japan in Kobe on May 21.


U.S. Women's National Team Game Report

United States
National Team
Argentina
National Team
8 1
Competition: International Friendly Venue: Titan Stadium - Fullerton, Calif.
Date: April 24, 1998 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT
Attendance: 10,099 (Sell Out) Weather: Cool, clear 68&#176

USA ARGENTINA
  • Tracy Ducar (Briana Scurry at 46)
  • Carla Overbeck
  • Brandi Chastain
  • Christie Pearce
  • Joy Fawcett (Sara Whalen at 57)
  • Julie Foudy (Justi Baumgardt at 57)
  • Michelle Akers (Debbie Keller at 57)
  • Shannon MacMillan
  • Tiffeny Milbrett
  • Kristine Lilly (Tisha Venturini at 46)
  • Mia Hamm
  • Liliana Torres
  • Andrea Arce
  • Cynthia Luporini
  • Malvina Peralta (Mara Ramos at 57)
  • Lorena Jaimerena
  • Julie Achaval (Norma Altamirano at 71)
  • Marisa Gerez
  • Yanina Gaitan (Noelia Lopez at 46)
  • Noemi Morales
  • Liliana Baca (Marta Soloman at 64)
  • Maria Villlanueva
Scoring
  • Tiffeny Milbrett (Kristine Lilly) 7 mins
  • Tiffeny Milbrett (Mia Hamm) 9 mins
  • Michelle Akers (Mia Hamm) 38 mins
  • Tiffeny Milbrett (Mia Hamm) 51 mins
  • Debbie Keller (Sara Whalen) 59 mins
  • Mia Hamm (Justi Baumgardt) 66 mins
  • Debbie Keller (Mia Hamm) 69 mins
  • Mia Hamm (Tiffeny Milbrett) 87 mins
Maria Villanueva (Noemi Morales) 4 mins
Statistical Summary  
&nbsp ARG USA
Shots 3 32
Saves 6 2
Corner Kicks 0 9
Fouls 12 14
Offside 2 1

Scoring Summary:      
&nbsp 1st 2nd Final
ARGENTINA 1 0 1
USA 3 5 8

Misconduct Summary
ARG: Andrea Arce (caution) 28th
ARG: Liliana Baca (caution) 34
ARG: Mara Ramos (caution) 73
ARG: Marisa Gerez (caution) 90

Officials:
Referee: Nancy Lay
Referee Assistant: Brian Elliott
Referee Assistant: Tom Bobadilla
Fourth Official: Kevin Stott


April 10, 1998
Training Camp Roster For U.S. Women's National Team Against Argentina
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Hometown College Caps/Goals
1 Scurry, Briana G 5-8 145 9/7/71 Dayton, MN UMass 65
2 Staples, Thori D 5-8 140 4/17/74 Joppatowne, MD NC State 52/0
3 Pearce, Christie D 5-6 140 6/24/75 Point Pleasant, NJ Monmouth 21/2
4 Overbeck, Carla D 5-7 125 5/9/69 Chaple Hill, NC UNC 112/7
5 Cook, Ann M 5-5 130 10/25/74 Springfield, MO William & Mary 0/0
6 Chastain, Brandi D 5-7 130 7/21/68 San Jose, CA Santa Clara 62/14
7 Whalen, Sara D 5-5 130 4/28/76 Greenlawn, NY UConn 12/0
8 MacMillan, Shannon M 5-5 130 10/7/74 Escondido, CA Portland 46/13
9 Hamm, Mia F 5-5 125 3/17/72 Chapel Hill, NC UNC 143/85
10 Akers, Michelle F 5-10 150 2/1/66 Oviedo, FL Central Florida 115/94
11 Foudy, Julie M 5-6 130 1/23/71 Mission Viejo, CA Stanford 121/22
13 Lilly, Kristine M 5-4 130 7/22/71 Wilton, CT UNC 146/53
14 Fawcett, Joy D 5-5 130 2/8/68 Huntington Beach, CA UC Berkeley 109/15
15 Venturini, Tisha M 5-6 125 3/3/73 Modesto, CA UNC 95/34
16 Milbrett, Tiffeny F 5-2 125 10/23/72 Portland, OR Portland 86/34
17 Baumgardt, Justi M 5-8 135 7/22/75 Federal Way, WA Portland 13/2
18 Mead, Jen G 5-10 175 6/13/72 Raynham, MA Providence/GMU 6
18 Webber, Saskia G 5-9 135 6/13/71 Princeton, NJ Rutgers 19
19 Cromwell, Amanda M 5-7 145 6/15/70 Annandale, VA Virgina 49/1
20 Fotopoulos, Danielle F 5-10 165 3/24/76 Almonte Springs, FL Florida 8/4
21 Keller, Debbie F 5-4 130 3/24/75 Naperville, IL UNC 29/5
22 Sobrero, Kate D 5-9 140 8/23/76 Bloomfield Hills, MI Notre Dame 0/0
23 Neaton, Natalie F 5-10 150 5/24/74 Brighton, MI William & Mary 2/2
24 Ducar, Tracy G 5-7 130 6/18/73 N. Andover, MA UNC 16

Team Staff Name Hometown
Head Coach Tony DiCicco Wethersfield, CT
Asst. Coach Lauren Gregg Charlottesville, VA
Asst. Coach Jay Hoffman Chagrin Falls,OH
Team Administrator Melissa Pilgrim Chicago, IL
Sports Psychologist Colleen Hacker Tacoma,WA
Trainer Laureen Selby San Diego,CA
Equipment Manager Brent Gonzalez Sacramento, CA
Press Officer Aaron Heifetz West LosAngeles, CA


ALGARVE CUP REPORTS

 


March 3, 1998
Akers Is The Only Surprise In U.S. National Team's Roster For Algarve Cup, Portugal


Sunday, January 4, 1998

U.S. National Team Prepares for China Trip

U.S. Head Coach Tony DiCicco will take 24 players to the ARCO Olympic Training Center for camp on Jan. 7, 1998 and choose an 18 player squad from them before departing for China on Jan. 12. The training camp will be conducted concurrently with the U.S. Under-20 National Team, bringing 48 of the United States top soccer players to San Diego, CA.

Revised Game Schedule Announced for 1998 China Tournament

The winner of the China tournament will be decided on points, 3 for a win, 1 for a tie, and 0 for a loss. The first tie breaker is goal difference, followed by greater number of goals scored and head-to-head results.


Sunday, January 4, 1998

United States National Team Training Camp Roster

ARCO Olympic Training Center, San Deigo, CA
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Hometown College Caps/Goals
1 Scurry, Briana G 5-8 144 9/7/71 Dayton, MN UMass 59
2 Fair, Lorrie D 5-3 125 8/5/78 Los Altos, CA UNC 20/0
3 Pearce, Christie D 5-6 140 6/24/75 Point Pleasant, NJ Monmouth 18/2
4 Overbeck, Carla D 5-7 125 5/9/69 Chapel Hill, NC UNC 105/7
5 Roberts, Tiffany M 5-4 125 5/5/77 San Ramon, CA UNC 57/6
6 Chastain, Brandi D 5-7 130 7/21/68 San Jose, CA Santa Clara 55/11
7 Whalen, Sara D 5-5 130 4/28/76 Greenlawn, NY UConn 7/0
8 MacMillan, Shannon M 5-5 130 10/7/74 Escondido, CA Portland 39/13
9 Hamm, Mia F 5-5 125 3/17/72 Chapel Hill, NC UNC 136/81
10 Akers, Michelle M 5-10 150 2/1/66 Oviedo, FL Central FL 111/93
11 Foudy, Julie M 5-6 130 1/23/71 Mission Viejo, CA Stanford 114/21
12 Parlow, Cindy F 5-11 145 5/8/78 Memphis, TN UNC 29/14
13 Lilly, Kristine M 5-4 130 7/22/71 Wilton, CT UNC 139/53
14 Fawcett, Joy D 5-5 130 2/8/68 Huntington Beach, CA UC Berkley 102/15
15 Venturini, Tisha M 5-6 130 3/3/73 Modesto, CA UNC 88/32
16 Milbrett, Tiffeny F 5-2 125 10/23/72 Portland, OR Portland 82/33
17 Confer, Robin F 5-8 125 2/21/76 Clearwater, FL UNC 5/1
18 Beene, Lakeysia G 5-8 140 3/8/78 Gold River, CA Notre Dame 0
18 Mead, Jen G 5-10 160 6/13/72 Raynham, MA Providence/GMU 6
19 Sobrero, Kate D 5-9 145 8/23/76 Bloomfield Hills, MI Notre Dame 0/0
20 Baumgardt, Justi M 5-8 135 7/22/75 Fedral Way, WA Portland 10/2
21 Keller, Debbie F 5-4 130 3/24/75 Naperville, IL UNC 23/4
22 Schwoy, Laurie M 5-5 120 2/14/78 Baltimore, MD UNC 3/0
24 Ducar, Tracy G 5-7 130 6/18/73 N. Andover, MA UNC 14
               

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