2001 Women's U.S. Cup

2001 Women's U.S. Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesSeptember 7–9, 2001 (abandoned)
Teams4 (from 3 confederations)
2000
2002
International football competition

The 2001 Women's U.S. Cup was a women's soccer tournament held in the United States between four national teams. It was the seventh edition of the U.S. Cup and featured China, Germany, Japan, and hosts United States.[1][2] The tournament was abandoned after three matches were played due to the September 11 attacks.[3]

Matches

Germany  v  Japan
September 7 Round-robin Germany  1–0[5]  Japan Buffalo Grove, Illinois
5:30pm CT[4] Hagedorn 78' Stadium: Schwaben Field
United States  v  Germany
September 9 Round-robin United States  4–1[6]  Germany Chicago
12:00pm CT Parlow 19'
Milbrett 51'
Hamm 72', 73'
Müller 23' Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 10,235
China  v  Japan
September 9 Round-robin China  3–0[7]  Japan Chicago
2:30pm CT Bai Jie 39'
Bai Lili 45', 53'
Stadium: Soldier Field
Germany  v  China
September 11 Round-robin Germany  cancelled[8]  China Columbus, Ohio
Stadium: Crew Stadium

Placing

Placing at the time the tournament was abandoned.[1]

Rank Team Matches Goals Points
Played Win Draw Loss Scored Against
1  United States 1 1 0 0 4 1 3
2  China 1 1 0 0 3 0 3
3  Germany 2 1 0 1 2 4 3
4  Japan 2 0 0 2 1 7 0

References

  1. ^ a b Garin, Eric (October 17, 2002). "7th US Cup 2001 (Women's Tournament)". RSSSF.
  2. ^ "Germany, Japan & China Stock Strong 2001 Nike U.S. Women's Cup; Four of World's Top Teams Kickoff Six Matches in Midwest on September 7". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on August 16, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  3. ^ Jones, Grahame L. (September 14, 2001). "MLS Cancels Rest of Regular Season". Los Angeles Times. p. D7. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Germany to Face Japan in Chicago to Open 2001 Nike U.S. Women's Cup". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  5. ^ "Germany Defeats Japan 1-0 To Open 2001 Nike U S Women's Cup". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  6. ^ "U.S.Women Open 2001 Nike U S Women's Cup With 4-1 Win Over Germany". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
  7. ^ "China Downs Japan 3-0 In Heavy Rain At Soldier Field". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Nike U S Women's Cup Match Tonight Canceled". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  9. ^ "Final Nike U S Women's Cup Match Between U S China Set For Sunday In Kansas City Canceled". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.