The 99'ers

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, who, in 1999, under the scorching summer sun and in a stadium filled with 93,000 fans, defied the odds to emerge victorious in a dramatic penalty kick shootout against China in the World Cup final. This monumental win captivated millions worldwide and forever altered the course of women’s sports.

Director

Nicole Kassell

Created by

Margaret Chernin,Marla Messing,Jill Mazursky,Krista Smith

Writers

Katie Lovejoy,Dana Stevens,Peter Hedges