Celebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry
This week is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. women's national team winning the 1999 World Cup, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing two legendary players from that team onto the podcast?
Hall of Famers Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry joined Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to reflect on what made the 1999 team special, share stories of the past, and reveal how they were able to craft a unique legacy on and off the pitch that still resonates today.
PLUS: Tamerra and Meg preview the USA's intriguing Olympic send-off match against Mexico. What is at stake in Emma Hayes' biggest test yet? Also, in the NWSL, the podcast discusses whether the Orlando Pride and the KC Current created a new rivalry and whether Marta celebrated her team's win too hard.
HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the show:
San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis denies former employee’s allegations of workplace abuse
San Diego Wave, president Jill Ellis not found to have violated NWSL policy
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