20th anniversary of the U.S. Women's World Cup win
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Women's World Cup soccer tournament win. The win was certainly noticed in Spokane, where only a few girls were playing organized soccer in the 1990s. Today, of the 2,500 soccer players in the Spokane Youth Sports Association, 45% are female.
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The United States' Brandi Chastain celebrates by taking off her jersey after kicking the game winning overtime penalty shootout kick against China during the Women's World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, July 10, 1999. The U.S. won the shootout 5-4.
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The United States soccer team captain Carla Overbeck, center, the U.S. team and FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left of Overbeck, celebrate with the trophy after defeating China in a 5-4 overtime penalty shootout during the Women's World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, July 10, 1999. The U.S. beat China 5-4 on penalty kicks after 0-0 tie.
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United States' goal keeper Briana Scurry (1) blocks a penalty shootout kick by China's Ying Liu during overtime of the Women's World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, July 10, 1999. The U.S. won the shootout 5-4.
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Soccer star Brandi Chastain demonstrates header techniques, Aug. 29, 2007, during the Rivercity Soccer Club clinic at Plantes Ferry Park in Spokane Valley, WA.
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Maddie Haas (9) of Spokane Shadow attacks the space under pressure of ISC Gunner opponents on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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ISC Gunners' Chloe Lang (0) catches the ball before coming down out of bounds to result in a corner kick on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Sophia Viviano (14) of Spokane Shadow successfully heads the ball during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1, and Viviano scored a long shot, unassisted, as the first goal of the game.
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Havana Johnson (18) of Spokane Shadow carries the ball upfield during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Claire Neder (3) of Spokane Shadow is taken down by ISC Gunner goalkeeper Anna Miller (1) while she makes a save on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Claire Neder (3) of Spokane Shadow battles for possesion during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1, with help from a second half goal by Neder.
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ISC Gunners' Chloe Lang (0) is scored on by Claire Neder (3) of Spokane Shadow during a game on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Larkin Russell (15) of Spokane Shadow faces off against an ISC Gunner opponent on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Samantha Heilman (12) of Spokane Shadow crosses the ball into the 18-yard box to a teammate during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Spokane Shadow's Juliana DeTar (11) drives hard into ISC Gunners' 18-yard box on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Megan Lindsay (13) of Spokane Shadow scores her team's second goal under pressure during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Larkin Russell (15) of Spokane Shadow sends the ball upfield during a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Claire Neder (3) receives a highfive from teammate Juliana DeTar (11) for scoring Spokane Shadow's third goal against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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Hannah Pylant (1) of Spokane Shadow signs a young fan's jersey after a game against ISC Gunners on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at SFCC. Spokane Shadow defeated the ISC Gunners 3-1.
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