This year was no exception, and after the 1999 World Cup, I wrestled for months about whether to play or not, but eventually decided to go for it because I knew unless I was absolutely sure I had spent every possible ounce of myself trying to play, I would beat myself up with second guessing for the rest of my life. It has been a hard fought year, and the decision not go to Sydney was just as agonizing, but I have huge peace in knowing I fought to the very end and have nothing else to give. More than 20,000 tickets have been sold for the Sept. 1 doubleheader at Spartan Stadium. To accommodate the demand, the upper deck of Spartan Stadium will be opened for a MLS contest for only the fifth time in club history. The roster boasts several local products such as Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Lorrie Fair, Nikki Serlenga and Danielle Slaton.
Tickets are still available for the doubleheader.
23 Bush 26 Mullinix David Vanole named as U.S. National Team goalkeeper coach by Heinrichs Vanole takes over a duty handled by Tony DiCicco since 1990. Vanole earned 14 caps for the U.S. National Team from 1986-'89, starting all 14 games, and was the starting goalkeeper for the USA in five qualifying matches for the 1990 World Cup before giving way to Tony Meola due to a severe leg injury. Vanole will work full-time through the Olympics. Jan Smisek and Janet Rayfield appointed as National Staff Coaches Jan Smisek appointed as National Staff Coach for Region IV Smisek is one of the pioneers of the women's game in the United States. She has served as head coach for Region IV ODP girls and amateur women as well as an Olympic Development coach for the state of Washington from 1982-'96.