CHICAGO (Dec. 8, 2015) - The FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Winner’s Trophy will be on display in New Orleans prior to the world champion U.S. Women’s National Team taking on China PR at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Dec. 16 (7 p.m. CT FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports GO).
On Tuesday, December 15, the trophy will be on display at the Spanish Plaza Riverwalk on Canal Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Share the Celebration activation. Former U.S. Women’s National Team player and Women’s World Cup and Olympic champion Shannon Boxx and will be making an appearance with the trophy from 12:30-2 p.m. The trophy will also be on display during the U.S. WNT public training from 4:30-6 p.m. right outside of Gate C inside the Coca-Cola Share the Celebration activation. Entry for public training is free.
Fans will also be able to see the trophy at FanHQ on game day on Dec. 16 from 3:30-7 p.m. CT at Champions Square the inside of the Coca-Cola Share the Celebration activation area.
Fans are encouraged to come enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola and take their photo with the iconic trophy, which is normally located at the United States Soccer Federation's headquarters in Chicago.
The U.S. Women's National Team won its third Women's World Cup earlier this summer, defeating Japan 5-2 on July 5 in front of more than 53,000 fans at BC Place in Vancouver. The match was watched by a domestic TV audience of more than 25 million, making it the most watched soccer game in U.S. history.
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Winner’s Trophy has been on display throughout the U.S. Women's National Team Victory Tour. Dates and times for further display will be released prior to the matches in the specific markets.
Women's World Cup Trophy Display Schedule – New Orleans
Tuesday, Dec. 15
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spanish Plaza Riverwalk on Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
4:30 p.m. – 6.pm.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome / FanHQ Public Training
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Wednesday, Dec. 16
3:30 - 7 p.m. CT
Mercedes-Benz Superdome / FanHQ Match Day
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70112