They appear in the number one spot of our new world rankings as a result of their brilliant performance at the Sydney Olympic Games. There are some other big changes in our world rankings since the list was last published. Canada for example have moved up dramatically after stringing together a series of great results against the top teams in the world. A couple of months ago they drew 1-1 with the USA and earlier in the year they beat China on a penalty shoot out. Other countries that have shown improved form include Mexico, Hungary and Iceland.
Lets retire the USA and bring on greater competition at the top of women's soccer.
It is the year 2003 and the final of the next women's world cup. A crowd of 100,000 fans are cheering as the announcer introduces the teams. First he runs through the lineup for China, perennial finalists making yet another attempt to lift the title. The Raleigh Wings. The plain fact is that women's soccer is developing around the world at an uneven pace with the United States becoming so talented that they could put out several teams that could beat most countries in the world.