8 Defining Sports Moments That Changed The World

The 1999 Women's World Cup Final

When Brandi Chastain ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty kick, she created an image that launched women’s soccer into the mainstream. Over 90,000 fans packed the Rose Bowl, and millions watched on TV as the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated China in a moment that changed women’s sports forever. It proved that female athletes could draw massive audiences and inspired a generation of girls to chase their own World Cup dreams.