In one generation, women's international soccer has taken its place on the world sports stage. This book traces its history from its first golden age in the late 19th century to the present. Along the way are such peak moments as the legendary 1991 first-ever Women's World Championship that pitted the U.S. against the Norwegians before 60,000 screaming fans, and the breathtaking 1999 battle in Pasadena, California, between teams from the U.S. and China. Memorable portraits of the teams and players that come from more than 130 countries are included, from North Americans Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, to China's Sun Wen, to Germany's Birgit Prinz. The statistics, schedules, and dozens of colorful photographs add more drama to this exciting story.

Charmaine Hooper was a CONCACAF champion a pioneer that participated in Canada's first-ever women's national team camp in July 1986 in Winnipeg. At the time only 18 years old, she went on to establish a national record with 129 appearances at the international level from 1986 to 2006. She was named Canadian player of the year three times. In 2012 she was named to the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame.

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Barbara Stewart is a freelance writer and editor living in Victoria, British Columbia. She is the author of two books on women in sports, including She Shoots She Scores! A Complete Guide to Women's Hockey.

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Helen Stoumbos is credited as being the first player ever, male or female, to score a World Cup goal for Canada.

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