FACTOID # 23: In Australia, there's plenty of open road. Which is just as well, because you wouldn't want to park your car.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Carla Overbeck
Olympic medal record
Women's football (soccer)
Gold Atlanta 1996 Team
Silver Sydney 2000 Team

Carla Werden Overbeck (born May 9, 1968, Pasadena, California) is an American soccer player and longtime member and captain of the United States women's national soccer team. A mens football (soccer) tournament has been held at every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Final results for the Football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Results Categories: Olympic football competitions | 1996 Summer Olympics events | Football at the Olympics ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic Games football tournament. ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... First International Italy 1–0 USA (Jesolo, Italy; 18 August 1985) Largest win USA 12–0 Mexico (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 18 April 1991) USA 12–0 Martinique (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 20 April 1991) Worst defeat Norway 4–1 USA (Lagos, Portugal; 19 March 1998) Canada 3–0 USA...


Overbeck, a central defender, grew up in Richardson, Texas, where she attended Richardson High School. She played college soccer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, whose team won the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship each of Overbeck's four seasons there. She first appeared with the U.S. national team on June 1, 1988, and was a member of the U.S. team that won the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. She was one of two players to play every minute of each of the team's games at the 1995 Women's World Cup, the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the 1999 Women's World Cup. She retired from international competition following the 2000 Summer Olympics, finishing her career with an impressive 168 caps. Richardson Interurban Depot, 1908 Nickname none Location Location within the state of Texas Government County Dallas County Collin County City Manager Bill Keffler Geographical characteristics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 74. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... This article lists NCAA Womens soccer championships. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The FIFA Womens World Cup is the most important championship in international football competition for women. ... A mens football (soccer) tournament has been held at every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932. ... A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ...


She played for the Raleigh Wings of the W-League and the Carolina Courage of the WUSA. The W-League is the first modern womens soccer league in the United States pyramid. ... The Carolina Courage is a professional soccer team that played in the Womens United Soccer Association. ... WUSA logo The Womens United Soccer Association formed in 2001 as a soccer league for women in the United States. ...


Overbeck was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on August 28, 2006. The National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York, is located within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


External links/sources

  • Profile at soccertimes.com


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.