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Legacy of '99ers: Iconic World Cup, catalyst for…
HARRISON, N.J. — The ‘99ers text chain has been a little spicy in recent months. The World Cup champions always knew there was a market for women’s sports. That tournament in 1999, played in sold-out NFL stadiums across the country and watched by millions …