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Hope sprung a leak.(Uncovering the Past; Women's United Soccer Association)(Brief Article)
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Soccer Digest
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December 1, 2003
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THE SUSPENSION OF THE WUSA left a long, cold shadow over this year's World Cup and leaves the future of women's professional soccer in America in doubt From the start, the WUSA was a risky endeavor, fueled by a one-off, potentially ephemeral sensation surrounding the surprise success of the 1999 Women's World Cup.
After the WUSA was announced, we reported that "critics wondered aloud whether a full-time women's league would have the depth of talent as well as the fan and media backing needed for long-term support." Talent was never a problem--the presence of upstarts Germany, Sweden, and Canada in the 2003 WWC semifinals were a testament to that--but media and fan support ...
 "Deseret News (Salt Lake City)")
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Meet the American Women's World Cup team
Deseret News (Salt Lake City);
September 20, 2003 ;
Associated Press;
787 words
......sensational comeback. WUSA Goalkeeper of Year...for Atlanta. Third World Cup. 2. Kylie Bivens...feeding the ball. Third World Cup. 17. Danielle Slaton, D. Top defender in WUSA in 2002, had knee...defending net. First World Cup. 19. Angela Hucles...strong season in ...
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Women's Soccer Enters a New Phase; WUSA's Demise Casts Pall Over World...
The Washington Post;
September 16, 2003 ;
Thomas Heath;
787 words
......success of the Women's World Cup in the United States...of the eight-team WUSA, which brought superstar...going to hurt [the World Cup] some, particularly...those towns that had WUSA teams," said Andrew...yesterday's demise of WUSA, helped give the...the 1999 Women's ...
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World Cup begins with much competition _ from other sports.(Milwaukee...
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;
September 17, 2003 ;
Gardner, Charles F.;
787 words
......playing in their third World Cup, and Shannon MacMillan...Washington Freedom in the WUSA title game last month...also have used their WUSA experience to gain...them well in the World Cup. They are more tactical...Saturday (in the WUSA), these players are...thanks to the 1999 ...
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Why the U.S. stumbled at the World Cup.(Direct Kick; women's soccer)
Soccer Digest;
December 1, 2003 ;
Plagenhoef, Scott;
685 words
......of the U.S.'s 1999 World Cup success, the WUSA, that allowed Germany...make a comeback. The WUSA was so effective...advanced to--the World Cup championship match...the creation of the WUSA. After the 2003 Women's World Cup, ABC couldn't end...and any potential ...
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 "The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC)")
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WORLD VIEW: WUSA SEEKS BIGGER CROWDS; THE LEAGUE HOPES THE WORLD CUP WILL...
The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC);
June 24, 2003 ;
Govus, Lillian M.;
577 words
......of the Women's World Cup, which returns...September. The WUSA All-Star Game featured...numbers. I see the World Cup as an extension of the WUSA, U.S. defender...believes this year's World Cup will be even more...thanks to the WUSA. I think it's going...
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AN UPHILL BATTLE INTEREST IN WOMEN'S SOCCER WAS SKY-HIGH AFTER THE 1999...
Chicago Sun-Times;
June 3, 2002 ;
Jennifer Jones;
787 words
......impact of the 1999 World Cup team isn't clear. The creation of the WUSA is a historical...Critics bring up the WUSA's declining attendance...wonder if the 1999 World Cup will end up being...created by the WUSA. Shortly after the World Cup ended, John Hendricks...
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 "South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)")
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Women's World Cup might just save WUSA.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);
September 21, 2003 ;
698 words
......match in the fourth Women's World Cup. The national anthem was...a defense of their 1999 World Cup title on home soil. Rather...caught Hamm's eye. Save the WUSA, they read. No one was sure...Neither would be here without WUSA training, their teammates...ascertain is that unless the ...
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 "The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)")
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A LOOK AT THE 16-TEAM FIELD OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP.(Sports)
The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH);
September 17, 2003 ;
560 words
......team to the 1999 World Cup Championship and...team after the '99 World Cup. DiCicco was commissioner of the WUSA until it folded...level. They have a World Cup Championship and...France: First World Cup, but players will...played here in the WUSA. They ...
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Contenders for the crown: usual suspects such as Norway, Germany, and...
Soccer Digest;
October 1, 2003 ;
Wilner, Barry;
787 words
......pre-tournament Women's World Cup favorite for the...the world is the WUSA which has not only...Theune-Mayer FIFA ranking: 3 World Cup history: 1991 (fourth...the creation of the WUSA than Germany. The...became a factor in the WUSA this year and hopes...Ma FIFA ranking: ...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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WOMEN'S LEAGUE GETS KICK-START WORLD CUP PLAYERS ALLOCATED TO...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);
May 25, 2000 ;
435 words
......winning the Women's World Cup, Brandi Chastain...next April in the WUSA. Nineteen members...team that won the World Cup were assigned to...who will play with World Cup veterans Joy Fawcett...together.'' The WUSA, which announced...listing of U.S. World Cup ...
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WORLD CUP GETS SHIFTED TO US GILLETTE A LIKELY SITE FOR WOMEN'S EVENT
The Boston Globe;
May 27, 2003 ;
Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff;
671 words
......officially awarded Women's World Cup IV to the United States...down compared with the 1999 World Cup, which was held in the US...the Rose Bowl. The Women's World Cup is also expected to boost the WUSA, which has been experiencing...believe the 2003 Women's World ...
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Eight U.S. Players New to World Cup Play
AP Online;
September 18, 2003 ;
BARRY WILNER, AP Sports Writer;
638 words
......their fourth and final World Cup. There are the younger...them. Nearly all of the World Cup novices have some national...Reddick played in the WUSA. Goalkeeper Siri Mullinix...the other newcomers to World Cup play, Wagner was inspired...game in the 1999 Women's World ...
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U.S. World Cup Soccer Team Very Balanced
AP Online;
September 18, 2003 ;
BARRY WILNER, AP Sports Writer;
598 words
......image omitted] The U.S. World Cup soccer team that will...them. Nearly all of the World Cup novices have some national...Reddick played in the WUSA. Goalkeeper Siri Mullinix...the other newcomers to World Cup play, Wagner was inspired...game in the 1999 Women's World ...
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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP; Toppling U.S. would be tall order.(Sports)
The Boston Herald;
October 3, 2003 ;
Martins, Gus;
504 words
......United States demonstrated on Wednesday night in its Women's World Cup quarterfinal vs. Norway at Gillette Stadium how a dominating...doesn't always translate into a blowout victory. The defending World Cup champions were superior in every statistical manner and...past had beaten and eliminated ...
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 "Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)")
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On eve of World Cup, women's soccer league folds.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);
September 15, 2003 ;
787 words
......the 1999 Women's World Cup in the United States...the eight-team WUSA. I was intoxicated...women on the U.S. World Cup roster played in the WUSA this season. Eleven...foreign teams in the World Cup also have a combined three dozen WUSA players on their...
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