Women seem to show OUR strength in 2011 World Cup: a fan's perspective-Yahoo! Sports

They won their first World Cup title 1991the. 1999 was the Golden girls football. They are ranked No. 1 and three are gold medals.

Is the U.S. women's national team.

Still, with all titles and trophies, how will the USA fare in 2011 FIFA World Cup?

The soccer landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade. Soccer women has become more popular around the world have poured more money into the sport. With the popularity, groups around the world are becoming faster, stronger and more regular games.

In recent years, the US has shown strength. In 2007, they placed third in the World Cup. In 2008, the United States won the Olympic gold medal. In 2011, took the title of the Algarve Cup and four Nations tournament. Recently, the final international match before the World Cup women's team was victorious against Mexico. The score 1-0 gave US his third straight shutout.

Experience could play a factor in how well the US runs in the World Cup. While the group still has "13 players who were part of the 2008 Olympic gold medal winning team in Beijing", there are only eight players on the list "with" Previous women's World Cup experience. "Veteran Christie Rampone has played in four world cups. For Shannon Boxx and Abby Wambach, this will be a third appearance in international competition. Nicole Barnhart, hope Solo, Stephanie Cox, Lloyd and Heather O'Reilly Carli University, have all three. Abby Wambach leads the team with nine goals in World Cup.

Although the United States ranks as no. 1, will have to face against Germany regarding the look. Germany won the two previous world cups. The 2011 event will be the last World Cup of Birgit Printz. Although sprained his ankle, said the German star will play again. Prinz has scored 14 goals during four World Cup Championships.

Another threat to the United States is Brazil. Brazil has soccer legend Marta, who is a soccer player five year of the year. In 2007, Brazil was the runner-up in women's World Cup.

In the first team that will face the United States is North Korea. The USA plays North Korea on 28 June, at 11: 45 a.m. ET.

The United States did not win the World Cup since 1999. Perhaps this will be the year of the red, white and blue.

Melissa became a supporter of issues World Cup giant in 1999 when the u.s. women won the title. From the gymnasium, was a follower of international football.