BEAVERTON, Ore., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nike and U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will host an event at Sara D. Roosevelt Park this Thursday June 21st in New York City to meet it's soccer fans, celebrate women's sports and unveil the teams new gold uniform. The new gold uniform is a confident celebration of the team, and statement of intent, as the #1 ranked team in the world continues its' Summer Send Off Tour and journey to the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
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The event takes place just two days before both the 35th anniversary of Title IX and the team's upcoming game against Brazil this Saturday at the Giants Stadium. It provides a unique opportunity for New York soccer fans to get up close and personal with one of the greatest teams you may never have heard of. Unbeaten since 2005, the team epitomizes excellence in sport and the players serve as role models for today's youth and aspiring athletes. Don't expect them to remain unheard of for much longer.
Head Coach, Greg Ryan, has assembled a highly talented and focused team with many new faces to provide a successful blend of experience and youth. The team comprises a mixture of players who have never competed in a World Cup, players who already possess Olympic gold medals and success hungry players who helped put together a remarkable string of results.
The team is a testimony to not just the coaching set up of U.S. Soccer, but also to the opportunities Title IX affords many female athletes from both an athletic and an educational perspective. The U.S. Women's National Team scored 57 goals last year and gave up only 10. They remain undefeated since 2007. What other U.S. team has such bragging rights? What other U.S. team receives so little attention? "Nike has a long association with the U.S. Women's National Team and continues to support women's sport in the US and beyond. We believe this is a great opportunity for people to get behind a fantastic group of athletes. Title IX continues to provide a great foundation for equality between male and female sports and education opportunities, but it's important we continue to elevate women's sports and athletes across the board," said Nancy Monsarrat, Nike's US Sports Performance Brand Director.
Their appearance at Sara D. Roosevelt Park occurs just two days before the Title IX anniversary. The event will feature coaches and players from the U.S. team on the field and interacting with local club teams and young fans. "We are thrilled to have the US National Women's Soccer Team here at Sara D. Roosevelt Field before their big match against Brazil," said New York City Sports Commissioner Ken Podziba. "Today's celebration of women's sports provides our city's young athletes with a wonderful opportunity to interact with their role models and see them in action. The introduction of these talented women is especially significant as we approach the 35th anniversary of Title IX and celebrate the accomplishments of female athletes nationwide. On behalf of the City of New York, I wish our Women's National Soccer Team all the best of luck on Saturday against Brazil and at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China."
Join the team and show your support for one of the hidden gems of U.S. sporting prowess. The team provides a great opportunity for the nation to celebrate women's sports, a remarkable group of athletes, and help them on their journey towards the Women's World Cup in China.
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