Título: Mia Hamm
Seção: 1999: 108th International goal and FIFA Women's World Cup
Background: Born in Selma, Alabama, Mia was the fourth of six children of Bill and Stephanie Hamm. She wore corrective shoes as a toddler after being born with a club foot. Hamm spent her childhood on various United States Air Force bases around the world with her family. While living in Florence, Italy, Hamm first played soccer, which was hugely popular there; her entire family quickly became involved in the sport.

Conteúdo: On May 22, 1999, Hamm broke the all-time international goal record with her 108th goal in a game against Brazil in Orlando, Florida. The following month, she led the national team at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted by the United States. During the team's first group stage match against Denmark, she scored her 110th international goal and served an assist to Julie Foudy as the U.S. won 3-0. Against Nigeria, Hamm's low free kick was knocked into the goal by a Nigerian midfielder. Within a minute, Hamm scored with a free kick. She later served an assist to Kristine Lilly before being substituted in the 57th minute. The U.S. won 7-1 and secured a berth in the quarter-finals. During the team's final group stage match, head coach Tony DiCicco rested a number of players, including Hamm, who was substituted at half-time. The U.S. defeated Korea 3-0 and finished Group A with nine points. In the quarter-finals, the U.S. defeated Germany 3-2. Playing Brazil in the semi-finals, Hamm was knocked down in the penalty area late in the second half; Michelle Akers converted the subsequent penalty and their team won 2-0.  After 90 minutes of scoreless regulation time and 30 minutes of sudden death, the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final was decided by a penalty shootout between the U.S. and China. The five American players to take penalty kicks, including Hamm, converted; China missed one attempt so that the home team won. The final surpassed the 1996 Atlanta Olympic final as the most-at

user: What happened in 1999?

assistant: On May 22, 1999, Hamm broke the all-time international goal record with her 108th goal in a game

user: did she win any awards?

assistant: Her leadership and performance at the 1999 World Cup cemented Hamm as a soccer icon.

user: who did she play for?

assistant: the U.S.

user: did she set any records?

assistant: During the team's first group stage match against Denmark, she scored her 110th international goal and served an assist to Julie Foudy as the U.S. won 3-0.

user: did she suffer any injuries?

assistant: Immediately following the final, Hamm collapsed in the locker room from severe hydration. She was treated by medical staff with an intravenous drip and three liters of fluids.

user: who was her coach?

assistant: During the team's final group stage match, head coach Tony DiCicco rested a number of players, including Hamm, who was substituted at half-time.

user: who were some teammates?

assistant: served an assist to Julie Foudy

user: when was the fifa world cup?

assistant: 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final

user: did they win the world cup?

assistant: The five American players to take penalty kicks, including Hamm, converted; China missed one attempt so that the home team won.