U.S. Soccer submits ’99 Women’s World Cup bid

U.S. Soccer has submitted its bid to host the 1999 Women’s World Cup to FIFA, whose executive committee will pick the host May 31.

The United States is expected to get the nod for the third world championship that will consist of 16 finalists. The tournament will be played in June 1999 over 17 days.

U.S. Soccer received the written backing of President Bill Clinton, the House of Representatives and 10 government departments.

All venues proposed by U.S. Soccer are on the East Coast:

Allentown, Pa. — Goodman Stadium (Lehigh University).

Boston — Ellis Oval Complex (Tufts University).

Buffalo — University of Buffalo Stadium.

Davidson, N.C. — Richardson Stadium (Davidson College).

Greensboro, N.C. — UNC Greensboro Stadium.

Newark, Del. — University of Delaware Stadium.

New Britain, Conn. — Veterans Stadium.

New Brunswick, N.J. — Rutgers Stadium.

Richmond, Va. — University of Richmond Stadium.

Washington, D.C. — RFK Stadium.