It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since the “bra” moment…Yes, July 1999 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California…90,000 people and a nationwide TV audience glued to the field to watch 22 players from the U.S. and China…22 FEMALE players…It was a hot day and full of tension and drama. And it was definitely one of those moments…you knew it at the time…big occasion and one that will be remembered forever.
Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times has written a fantastic article about that day and its lasting effect. He has two daughters who are now 20 and 14 years of age. And he talks about the 1999 Women’s World Cup and how it affected their lives. He makes a great point in that the world has not taken to watching women’s team sports they way some thought at the time…but it has given women everywhere, including his daughters, the role models and impetus to do great things…MUST READ…check it out by clicking here!
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