Ours to Win

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When Brandi Chastain ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup Final, her iconic celebration marked the arrival of women’s soccer, both on the global sports stage and in the public imagination. With “The '99ers,” as the team is known, America had assembled a talented group of women and given them an unprecedented opportunity to succeed. But it was an opportunity that did not come easily… or happen overnight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When Brandi Chastain ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup final, her iconic celebration marked the arrival of women’s soccer, both on the global sports stage and in the public imagination.

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