Robert Beck Out of this World A last-second hunch and a clutch left foot lifted the U.S. to victory over China She wasn't even supposed to take the kick. Not when the list of U.S. shooters was first drawn up, anyway. But coach Tony DiCicco played a hunch and penciled Brandi Chastain in to take the fifth shot. Ten harrowing minutes later, she sent a laser past Chinese goalkeeper Gao Hong and with one swift kick coronated the U.S. women as Queens of the World. FULL STORY U.S. team honored at White House
	Closer Look: Wily Lilly uses her head for U.S. It's no mistake that Kristine Lilly made the other "save" that helped the United States win the 1999 Women's World Cup. FULL STORY
	Locker room: Chinese still believe they're best Asked if the United States was a better team, China's coach replied, "No, I still think we have the best team in the world." FULL STORY
	U.S. women's soccer on magical victory tour They traveled from coast to coast defeating World Cup opponents. Now, they're traveling to celebrate and promote women's soccer. FULL STORY
U.S. Road to the Cup • U.S. wins World Cup on Chastain's penalty kick • Scurry, U.S. top Brazil to make World Cup final • U.S. rallies to top Germany in quarterfinal thriller • Reserves lead U.S. past N. Korea 3-0 • Americans rout Nigeria 7-1 in front of giant crowd • Hamm, U.S. trounce Denmark before record crowd SI Flashbacks • 1991 • 1995 Grant Wahl's Mailbags • U.S. should be on the defensive • Akers of respect, DiCicco for a day • A hairy situation • Mia Hamm, Sissi and Dr. Kwak Q & As with Grant Wahl • China's offense is its best defense • Brazil is a great team • Not your typical New York soccer crowd From CNN/SI TV • Soccer moms • Home-country advantage SI for Women • The world all-stars • Soccer 101 • The home team • Our predictions
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