Women's Soccer USA Trivia

1. The National Women's Soccer League was established in 2012 as a replacement for which league?

From Quiz National Women's Soccer League

Answer: Women's Professional Soccer

The first professional women's soccer league in the US was the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), but it only lasted from 2001 to 2003. In 2007, Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) was founded, with play beginning in 2009. Legal troubles and some internal conflicts led to the folding of the WPS in 2012. The establishment of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was the result of a roundtable discussion held by the USSF after the disbanding of the WPS. The NWSL began play in 2013 with eight teams, four of which had been members of the WPS (Sky blue FC, Western New York Flash, Boston Breakers, and Chicago Red Stars).

From Quiz Chastain File

Answer: San Jose Cyberrays

Brandi played a key role (captain) in the Cyberrays 2001 Founder's Cup championship.

From Quiz Women's National Team

Answer: 3

There was Briana Scurry, her sub Saskia Webber, and Mia Hamm.

From Quiz Mia Hamm

Answer: March 17, 1972

Mia was born on March 17, 1972 to Bill and Stephanie Hamm. Mia was the fourth of six kids.

From Quiz Mia Hamm, How Well Do You Know Her?

Answer: March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama

Mia Hamm was born on March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama. She was given the name Mariel Margret Hamm when she was born, but for short they call her Mia. A year after Mia was born, her father was transferred by his job so they had to move to Florence, Italy.

From Quiz Women's Soccer USA

Answer: 15

She was the youngest person in the US that joined the team.

From Quiz U.S. Women's Soccer

Answer: Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm was 15 when she joined the national team.

From Quiz National Women's Soccer League

Answer: It is given to the team with the most points.

The NWSL Shield is awarded at the end of the regular season to the team with the most points. The point scoring system is the same as the international standard scoring system: a win earns three points, a draw gets two, and a loss earns zero points. In the event of a tie in points, the Shield winner is determined by goal difference. The Shield was first awarded in the league's inaugural season in 2013. There was a three-way tie for points, with Western New York Flash, FC Kansas City, and Portland Thorns FC all having 38 points. Western New York Flash won the Shield based on goal difference, but the team lost to Portland Thorns FC in the Championship (end of season play-off winner).

From Quiz Chastain File

Answer: 15

Brandi also had 14 assists that year. SoccerAmerica magazine voted her national freshman of the year in 1986.

From Quiz Women's National Team

Answer: She acquired a syndrome

If it wasn't for CFDS, Michelle would have played in the 2000 Olympics. After the 1999 World Cup when she passed out, it was apparent she couldn't play that much anymore. The following year she retired. She would've made the top caps and goal-scoring list.

From Quiz Mia Hamm

Answer: Mariel Margaret Garciaparra

Her first name is Marie, named after her mom's favorite ballet instructor. On November 22nd, 2003, she married baseball star Nomar Garciaparra.

From Quiz Mia Hamm, How Well Do You Know Her?

Answer: In Florence, Italy

Mia Hamm saw her first soccer game in Florence, Italy. Even though the family did not understand the sport very well, they soon became very fond of it. Soon the family came very involved with the sport. When the family moved back to the United States, the children played for the towns youth soccer league.

From Quiz Women's Soccer USA

Answer: Norway

Because of a careless mistake on the US's fault, they lost the Gold in overtime.

From Quiz U.S. Women's Soccer

Answer: Michelle Akers

Chronic fatigue immune dificiency syndrome.

From Quiz National Women's Soccer League

Answer: North Carolina Courage

For the 2018 season, North Carolina Courage scored a total of 57 points, with a win-loss-tie record of 17-1-6. They went on to beat Portland Thorns FC in the Championship 1-0 (end-of-season play-off series). Just one year earlier, in 2017, North Carolina Courage also won the NWSL Shield, but lost to Portland Thorns FC in the Championship. Western New York Flash was sold to the owners of North Carolina FC in 2016, and 2017 was the team's first season as North Carolina Courage.

From Quiz Chastain File

Answer: The 1998 World Cup

Both Jerry and Brandi are incredible soccer fans, and honeymooned in France during the '98 World Cup.

From Quiz Women's National Team

Answer: Brandi Chastain & Chastain

Brandi Chastain originally was a rightie, but due to a sprained ankle in college, she became better with her left foot. Gao Hong didn't expect her to take a left footed-shot, and when she did, it was too late.

From Quiz Mia Hamm, How Well Do You Know Her?

Answer: 3

Mia Hamm has been in the 1996, 2000, and the 2004 Olympics. In the 1996 Olympics, Mia and her team won the Gold Medal. In 2000, Mia and her team lost in the last round and only won the Silver.

From Quiz Women's Soccer USA

Answer: 1999

They beat them in a shoot-out.

From Quiz U.S. Women's Soccer

Answer: 1991

From Quiz Chastain File

Answer: Santa Clara University

Jerry coached Brandi at Santa Clara, but they failed to win a championship.

From Quiz Women's National Team

Answer: eight

There were 8 teams, (Atlanta Beat, Boston Breakers, Carolina Courage, New York Power, Philadelphia Charge, San Diego Spirit, San Jose Cyberrays, and the WAshington Freedom) and the founding players (players that won the '99 world cup) were spread out around them.

From Quiz Mia Hamm

Answer: Mia's brother

Garrett was Thai and adopted by the Hamm family. He died from bone marrow transplant problems.

From Quiz Mia Hamm, How Well Do You Know Her?

Answer: 4

Mia Hamm played in the World Cup in the years 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.

From Quiz Women's Soccer USA

Answer: Scurry

Briana Scurry is a good player but not as good as Mia.

From Quiz U.S. Women's Soccer

Answer: Joy Fawcett and Carla Overback

From Quiz Chastain File

Answer: Tony Diccico

Brandi eventually moved to defense after playing in the forward position for many years.

From Quiz Women's National Team

Answer: 44

Fourty-four, including the veterans, and 14 who got their first cap

From Quiz Mia Hamm

Answer: Anson Dorrance & Dorrance

While her parents were out of the U.S., he took care of her and made sure she didn't miss soccer (or school).

From Quiz Mia Hamm, How Well Do You Know Her?

Answer: 15

Mia Hamm won ACC Player Of The Year in 1990, 1992, and 1993. Mia also won the National Player Of The Year Award in 1992, 1993, and in 1994. She won the Mary Garber Award (ACC Female Player Of The Year) in 1993 and 1994. Mia also won the Honda Broderick Cup ( Most Outstanding Female Athlete ) in 1994. Mia was named U.S Female Athlete Of The Year in 1995, 1996, and 1997. In 1997, Mia also won the award Women's Sport Foundation Athlete Of The Year.

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