Canada MLS NPSL Euro 2000 Euro 96 World Cup Confed. Gao Hong, Sun Wen, Liu Ying, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie. The No. 1 seed in the group is expected to easily advance to the next stage with its strength, toughness and international experience. The Chinese know they have the potential to win the World Cup and with recent diplomatic relations between the host country and China at a low due to the accidental embassy bombing in Yugoslavia last month, they would like nothing better than to celebrate on American soil.
Defense is China's strength.
Led by one of world's best keepers in Goa Hong, her presence and leadership alone gives China confidence. Fan Yunjie is the key member of the backline. Yunjie led China to its sixth straight Asian Cup in 1998, heading the winning goal in overtime against North Korea. Sun Wen is the creator and distributor in the midfield. An offensive-minded player, she will create problems for opponents.