Soccer's journey in America has been built on a series of events. But within those events -- and the broader context of why they matter -- are individual moments of greatness. The 1996 Olympics exemplifies that idea. The USWNT saw an opportunity to continue its ascension to the top of the women's game with a gold medal in the first ever inclusion of women's soccer in the Olympics. It mattered on so many levels, including an early fight for fair and equitable compensation that took place just a few months earlier.
The women needed to win. And, despite an incredible team, they needed the individual brilliance of Shannon Mac Millan to propel the to the Gold Medal. The 2016 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee has a storied international career. But, arguably, no other accomplishments eclipse her efforts during those game in the US.
She joined Founding Futbol to discuss her pivotal goals in the 1996 Olympics, her contributions to the 1999 World Cup and more.
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Host: Kent Malmros
Guests: Shannon Mac Millan (USWNT Legend)
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