Lilly, Kristine (1971–)
Lilly, Kristine (1971–)
American soccer player. Born Kristine Marie Lilly, July 22, 1971, in Wilton, CT; graduate of University of North Carolina.
Forward; won a team gold medal at World Cup (1991, 1999); won a bronze medal at World championships (1995); won a team gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a team silver at Sydney Olympics (2000); was a founding member of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA); signed with the Boston Breakers (2001); won a team gold medal at Athens Olympics (2004). Won Hermann Trophy (1991); named Female Soccer Athlete of the Year (1993).
See also Jere Longman The Girls of Summer (HarperCollins, 2000).
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