What a Kick: How a Clutch World Cup Win Propelled Women's Soccer

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Kristine Lilly battled for the ball She would be one of the five shootout kickers for the Americans Who would kick for the American team Lauren Gregg the U S assistant coach wrote down four names team captain Carla Overbeck defender Joy Fawcett midfielder Kristine Lilly and superstar forward Mia Hamm There were two possibilities for the fifth spot co captain Julie Foudy and midfielder and defender Brandi Chastain If the score was still tied after four kicks per team the fifth could win the World Cup They would need a clutch performer Someone who could handle the pressure of being the possible decider Someone who could surprise China’s goalkeeper