EDITORIAL : SOCCERMANIA; THE WOMEN ARE IN THE HOUSE, AND IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR SPORTS.SOLDOUT! SRO See Self-regulatory organization. SRO See self-regulatory organization (SRO). . The Rose Bowl will be filled to capacity on Saturday as excited fans cheer the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. U.S. team during the Women's World Cup The Women's World Cup could refer to either the:
With their stunning play, courage and humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was , the U.S. women have earned their place in the spotlight, regardless of Saturday's final outcome. We wish them every success and trust they're going to make America proud, just as they did when they won a gold medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 1991 Women's World Cup. Saturday's game represents a remarkable milestone in women's sports. For starters, the game before 85,000 fans promises to break attendance records for a women's sporting event. President Clinton plans to be at the game. It also represents the success of Title IX, signed into law in 1972, giving women equal athletic opportunities as men. Title IX has taken more than two decades for a payoff, but it has leveled the playing field. Given the chance to compete, women can change the face of sports. With their friendliness and accessibility, coupled with their athletic prowess and ability, the players are role models, especially for young girls. Team member Shannon MacMillan Shannon MacMillan (born October 7, 1974 in Syosset, New York) is a former American professional soccer player. She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and at the 1999 Women's World Cup. considers being in that position an honor. ``My older brother was my role model. It's all been unknown for us, so it's great to think for the young girls growing up there's something tangible for them to hold on to.'' Her attitude is refreshing, a far cry from professional athletes who are only in it for themselves and recklessly proceed regardless of how many kids are watching. On Saturday, the world will be watching. We know the members of the U.S. women's soccer team will give it their all. |
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