Striker Danielle Fotopoulos is five months pregnant, keeper Saskia ‘Party Girl’ Webber models for Wilhelmina.

Danielle Fotopoulos didn’t let U.S. national team coach April Heinrichs’ decision to cut her keep her off the field.

Nor did her pregnancy.

The former Florida striker, who is five months pregnant, continued to play up until the last week of June. She still runs and lifts weights to stay ready for WUSA’s start in 2001.

Fotopoulos was one of five U.S. World Cup ’99 veterans, along with Tiffany Roberts, Tisha Venturini, Saskia Webber and Tracy Ducar, cast off when Heinrichs didn’t include them in the Olympic residency camp.

Instead, all five do appearances. Most coach at clinics and camps. Ducar helps out at her alma mater, North Carolina, where her husband, Chris, is the goalkeeper coach. She lifts weights and runs regularly but lately hasn’t touched a ball.

Fotopoulos helps her husband, George, in his job as the new women’s coach at LSU. She’ll be a first-time mom.

“I put off having a family for soccer,” said Fotopoulos, who got pregnant after she realized she wasn’t going to the Olympics. “That’s why I’m excited to have a baby.”

Stellar play in WUSA could put any one of the five back on the national team.

“That’s a huge goal for me to keep fit and keep playing,” Roberts said. “There’s nothing better than playing for your country.”

Venturini and Roberts have dabbled in modeling, but Webber could make it a career. The goalkeeper works for the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency. Webber and Roberts will model for Tommy Hilfiger on an upcoming multiple city tour.

Said Webber, an avowed former tomboy who posed on the cover of a Rutgers media guide wearing a leather jacket and riding a motorcycle, the attention from Wilhelmina and Tommy Hilfiger “was quite a compliment.”

Here is a look at all of the U.S. World Cup ’99 veterans:

Michelle Akers, 34. Recovered from shoulder injury, named to roster for European tour. Has small window to earn Sydney spot. Won blue ribbon for horse-jumping last spring. WUSA team: Orlando.

Brandi Chastain, 31. Public appearances galore. Has played well at left fullback. An option in central defense. WUSA team: San Francisco Bay Area.

Tracy Ducar, 27. Played for North Carolina state team. “If I can’t play for my national team, I can play for my state team,” she laughed. Will coach keepers at UNC Greensboro this fall. WUSA team: Boston.

Lorrie Fair, 21. Viable starter in central midfield if Akers doesn’t return to form. An option in defense. WUSA team: Philadelphia.

Joy Fawcett, 32. Wants to keep playing for the United States after Olympics. Has played more in central defense with Overbeck out. Will start there or on right side in Olympics. WUSA team: San Diego.

Danielle Fotopoulos, 24. First child – William George if it’s a boy, Alexis Danielle if it’s a girl – due Nov. 21. WUSA reporting date is Feb. 1. WUSA team: Orlando.

Julie Foudy, 29. Midfielder/TV commentator scored twice this year before Euro trip. WUSA team: San Diego.

Mia Hamm, 28. International women’s soccer’s all-time leading goalscorer had seven goals this year before Euro trip. Volunteer assistant coach at UNC last two years. WUSA team: Washington, D.C.

Kristine Lilly, 28. Earned 200th cap against Canada on May 7, making her the most capped man or woman in the world. Has sparkled as left-sided midfielder in 4-4-2 formation. WUSA team: Boston.

Shannon MacMillan, 25. Super sub earned back starting role on right side of midfield when Heinrichs switched to 4-4-2. WUSA team: San Diego.

Tiffeny Milbrett, 27. Scored winning goal of Gold Cup final. MVP of Gold Cup. Cameo on television show “Popular.” WUSA team: New York.

Carla Overbeck, 32. Graves disease, minor knee injury sidelined her for weeks. Returned for European tour. Olympic status unclear. Plans to have second child after Olympics. Won’t play in WUSA until second season.

Cindy Parlow, 22. Leading U.S. scorer in 2000 with 14 goals (four hat tricks) before Euro tour. Sits when USA plays 4-4-2; starts in 4-3-3. WUSA team: Atlanta.

Christie Pearce, 25. Has improved as defender. Former Monmouth forward has played well on right side with Fawcett in Overbeck role next to Kate Sobrero. Possible starter, depending on Overbeck’s situation. WUSA team: New York.

Tiffany Roberts, 23. Visited Monte Carlo with Ducar and Webber for Laureus Sports Awards. Signed with W-League’s Denver Diamonds. Orlando puts her near boyfriend, Miami Fusion’s Tim Sahaydak. WUSA team: Orlando.

Briana Scurry, 28. Injuries and lack of fitness kept her out most of 2000. Returned to national team for European tour. Olympic status unclear. Siri Mullinix’s backup? WUSA team: Atlanta.

Kate Sobrero, 23. Fast central defender is fixture in starting lineup. WUSA team: Boston.

Tisha Venturini, 27. Has book coming out this summer. Endorses Nike and MetRx. Took up surfing. Cameo on “Popular.” WUSA team: San Francisco Bay Area.

Saskia Webber, 29. Models, co-hosts “Soccer Zone” TV show on MSG, stars in EAS fitness supplement commercial and writes “Party Girl” column for ESPN the Magazine. WUSA team: Philadelphia.

Sara Whalen, 24. Four goals in last five games, including winner against Italy in Central Islip, N.Y., near hometown of Greenlawn. Outside back has played some on right side of midfield under Heinrichs. WUSA team: New York.

by Soccer America associate editor Dean Caparaz