U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team To Hold Practice at Giants Stadium in Preparation for Goodwill Games

For Release: July 19, 1998

What:
In preparation for their Goodwill Games competition, the Olympic Champion U.S. Women’s National Team will hold a special practice at Giants Stadium on Wednesday, July 22. The players will participate in an hour-long practice and then will be available for media interviews. The Goodwill Games soccer competition, which takes place July 25 and 26, will match up the United States, China, Norway and Denmark for a world-class soccer showdown.

Giants Stadium is the host site for the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremonies and opening game. The Honorable Christine Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey and member of the Women’s World Cup Advisory Board, is scheduled to attend and participate in a presentation following practice.

Who:
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalists
Honorable Christine Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey
Donna de Varona, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Chair
Marla Messing, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup President
1,000 area youth soccer players

When:
Wednesday, July 22
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
*Player interviews available immediately following practice

Where:
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, N.J.

RSVP:
The Goodwill Games will organize transportation to and from Giants Stadium for all interested media. If interested, please contact Amy Sasser at 212/457-2190 or 212/457-2183.