Soccer Showdown: U.S. Women's Stunning 1999 World Cup Win

by Brandon Terrell, Eduardo Garcia (Illustrator)

Overview

As Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Chastain's game-winning goal is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their thrilling victory at the World Cup championship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543542226
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Series:	Greatest Sports Moments
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brandon Terrel (B. 1978–D. 2021) was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, son, uncle, friend and devoted husband. He worked as an assistant director and producer on numerous independent films and commercial productions, as well as writing for the “Choo Choo Bob Show.” Brandon received his undergraduate degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and his
Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Brandon was a talented storyteller, authoring more than 100 books for children in his career. In Brandon’s memory, consider picking up a Stephen King novel or a comic book, re-watching The Mandalorian, reading an old Hardy Boys adventure, and saving an open seat for the next Star Wars movie.

Passionate comic book artist Eduardo Garcia works from his studio (Red Wolf Studio) in Mexico City with the help of his talented son, Sebastian Iñaki. He has brought his talent, pencils, and colors to varied projects for many titles and publishers such as Scooby-Doo
(DC Comics), Spiderman Family (Marvel), Flash Gordon (Aberdeen), and Speed Racer (IDW).

Table of Contents

Teamwork 4

The World Is Watching 8

The Heat is On 12

Deadlocked in OT 16

Showdown at the Nets 20

Lasting Legacy 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Question 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest sports story perfect for engaging developing or dormant readers. 2. Graphic novel format provides visual storytelling that grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Tells the story of a legendary moment in sports history and explores the truth surrounding it. 4. Provides addtional information about the main characters and their lives after the events of the story.