Five years after the 1994 World Cup final between Brazil and Italy, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., will again serve as the venue for the final of a world championship. The ’99 Women’s World Cup will play its final of the third women’s world championship at the Rose Bowl July 10, 1999. The Rose Bowl was one of eight stadiums in seven communities awarded games. Here’s the breakdown of venues and games: Boston — two first-round doubleheaders and one semifinal at Foxboro Stadium. New York/New Jersey — two first-round doubleheaders, including opening game June 19, at Giants Stadium. Washington, D.C. — two first-round doubleheaders and one quarterfinal doubleheader at the new Jack Kent Cooke Stadium. Chicago — two first-round doubleheaders at Soldier Field. Los Angeles — third-place game and final at the Rose Bowl. San Francisco Bay Area — one first-round doubleheader and one quarterfinal doubleheader at Spartan Stadium; one semifinal at Stanford Stadium. Portland, Ore. — three first-round doubleheaders at Civic Stadium. The U.S. will play at every venue except Portland if it gets to the semifinals. Tickets will go on sale for U.S. Soccer members in March. For ticket information, call (888) 4 WWC INFO.
