WUSA All-Star Game Headed to NC
March 25, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) News Release
ATLANTA (Tuesday, March 25, 2003) - The world's best female soccer players will come together for the ultimate showcase of soccer when the second annual WUSA All-Star Game is held at SAS Stadium in Cary, North Carolina on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 pm ET. Featuring a WUSA American stars vs. WUSA World Stars format, the All-Star Game will provide a look at all of the top players who are expected to compete in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in China in September and October.
The WUSA All-Star Game continues the trend of world-class soccer events at SAS Stadium, home of the WUSA's Carolina Courage. Completed in April 2002, the 7,000 seat, state-of-the-art stadium has hosted U.S. women's national team exhibitions and was the training site for the U.S. men's national team prior to the squad departing for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The complex, which features seven fields, is the site for the 2003 and 2004 NCAA Women's College Cup.
The inaugural WUSA All-Star Game was held in Portland, Oregon on September 21, 2002 as the South All-Stars defeated the North All-Stars 6-1 at PGE Park. Washington Freedom forward and 2002 WUSA Rookie of the Year Abby Wambach was named the Hyundai Most Valuable Player of the match for her two goals and one assist.
"We are proud to showcase the world's best female players and one of the finest soccer stadiums in the country during this World Cup year," WUSA President and CEO Lynn Morgan said. "The inaugural All-Star Game in Portland last summer was a tremendous event and we believe this year's celebration of soccer will be even better."
Featuring the WUSA's top stars, the 2003 All-Star Game is sure to provide a global flavor similar to the inaugural match, as seven different countries were represented at the 2002 All-Star Game. In addition, 17 of the 32 All-Stars in 2002 competed in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Complete details on the WUSA All-Star Game such as ticket information, the official logo and national television network will be announced in the near future.
WUSA ALL-STAR GAME FACT FILE
WHAT: 2003 WUSA All-Star Game
WHEN: Thursday, June 19 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: SAS Stadium - Cary, North Carolina
WHO: 32 of the best women's soccer players in the world
FORMAT: WUSA American Stars vs. WUSA World Stars
Featuring the best women's soccer players in the world, WUSA athletes include Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett, Briana Scurry, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy and dozens of international stars. Approximately 50 WUSA players will compete in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in China in September and October. The eight WUSA teams are the Atlanta Beat, Boston Breakers, Carolina Courage, New York Power, Philadelphia Charge, San Diego Spirit, San Jose CyberRays and the Washington Freedom. The league will kick off its third season April 5, 2003.
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