ORLANDO – As part of the 25-year anniversary of the 1999 U.S. Women’s National Team winning the 1999 World Cup, head UCF women’s soccer coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak will be recognized with her 99er teammates on NBC’s Today Show Friday as well as at halftime of the USWNT’s international friendly match against Mexico on Saturday.
This weekend will mark the first formal get-together for all 20 players from the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning team. Roberts Sahaydak and her 99er teammates will appear on the Today Show on Friday morning—between 8-10 a.m. ET on NBC in New York City—before heading to Red Bull Arena in nearby Harrison, New Jersey, for Saturday’s Impact 99 legacy match. Saturday’s USWNT friendly against Mexico will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and be televised on TNT, truTV, Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and Max.
The USWNT officially won the 1999 FIFA World Cup on July 10, 1999, in front of over 90,000 fans in an unforgettable 5-4 shootout victory over China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. All 20 players from that team will be recognized at Saturday’s Impact 99 match: Michelle Akers (UCF Hall of Famer), Brandi Chastain, Tracy Ducar, Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett, Danielle Fotopoulos, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett, Carla Overbeck, Cindy Parlow, Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak, Briana Scurry, Kate Sobrero, Tisha Ventruini, Sara Whalen, and Saskia Webber.
Roberts Sahaydak, who is entering her 12th season as UCF’s head coach, spent a decade playing with the USWNT from 1994-2004. She earned 110 caps (with 60 starts). Her career was highlighted by three World Cups and a gold medal with the 1996 Olympic team. As a coach, she also spent 2022 and 2023 as an assistant coach of the USWNT.
Roberts Sahaydak also recently appeared with Brandi Chastain as guests in an episode of Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy about the 1999 USWNT. Click HERE to listen to the podcast via Apple and HERE for the Spotify link.
Congrats to @trsahaydak and @MichelleAkers10 on the 25th anniversary of the 1999 @USWNT World Cup victory!!! 🏆 https://t.co/KRYau8MP6z
— UCF Women's Soccer (@UCF_WSoccer) July 10, 2024
World Champions!🏆
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 10, 2024
25 years ago today, the #USWNT defeated China PR 5-4 on penalty kicks to win the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Scoreless through regulation and extra time, the USA prevailed in penalty kicks to win its second star.#USWNT x @NewYorkLife
Listen in to hear Coach @trsahaydak talking about the 1999 Women’s World Cup! ⚽️ https://t.co/vSM2cPZ7lY
— UCF Women's Soccer (@UCF_WSoccer) July 3, 2024