The 2001 Women's U.S. Cup was a women's soccer tournament held in the United States between four national teams. It was the seventh edition of the U.S. Cup and featured China, Germany, Japan, and hosts United States.[1][2] The tournament was abandoned due to the September 11 attacks; three of the six matches had been played.[3]

2001 Women's U.S. Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesSeptember 7–9, 2001 (abandoned)
Teams4 (from 3 confederations)
2000
2002

Matches

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September 7 Round-robin Germany   1–0[5]   Japan Buffalo Grove, Illinois
5:30pm CT[4] Hagedorn   78' Stadium: Schwaben Field
September 9 Round-robin United States   4–1[6]   Germany Chicago
12:00pm CT Parlow   19'
Milbrett   51'
Hamm   72', 73'
Müller   23' Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 10,235
September 9 Round-robin China   3–0[7]   Japan Chicago
2:30pm CT Bai Jie   39'
Bai Lili   45', 53'
Stadium: Soldier Field
September 11 Round-robin Germany   cancelled[8]   China Columbus, Ohio
Stadium: Crew Stadium
September 11 Round-robin United States   cancelled[8]   Japan Columbus, Ohio
Stadium: Crew Stadium

Placing

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Placing at the time the tournament was abandoned.[1]

Rank Team Matches Goals Points
Played Win Draw Loss Scored Against
1   United States 1 1 0 0 4 1 3
2   China 1 1 0 0 3 0 3
3   Germany 2 1 0 1 2 4 3
4   Japan 2 0 0 2 1 7 0

References

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  1. ^ a b Garin, Eric (October 17, 2002). "7th US Cup 2001 (Women's Tournament)". RSSSF.
  2. ^ "Germany, Japan & China Stock Strong 2001 Nike U.S. Women's Cup; Four of World's Top Teams Kickoff Six Matches in Midwest on September 7". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on August 16, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  3. ^ Jones, Grahame L. (September 14, 2001). "MLS Cancels Rest of Regular Season". Los Angeles Times. p. D7. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Germany to Face Japan in Chicago to Open 2001 Nike U.S. Women's Cup". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  5. ^ "Germany Defeats Japan 1-0 To Open 2001 Nike U S Women's Cup". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  6. ^ "U.S.Women Open 2001 Nike U S Women's Cup With 4-1 Win Over Germany". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
  7. ^ "China Downs Japan 3-0 In Heavy Rain At Soldier Field". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Nike U S Women's Cup Match Tonight Canceled". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  9. ^ "Final Nike U S Women's Cup Match Between U S China Set For Sunday In Kansas City Canceled". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.