(October 24, 2001)

Sports Illustrated Women

highlights Sissi's “Coolness”

SAN JOSE  CA (Oct. 24, 2001) - The upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated Women names the CyberRays' star midfielder, Sissi, one of 13 women it calls ``The Coolest Girls in Sports 2001.''

Sissi's mini-profile in the issue, available on newsstands Monday, describes her youth in Esplanada, Brazil, where she used doll heads as soccer balls and why she finds the United States a more welcoming environment for female athletes than her homeland.

Along with Sissi, whom the magazine describes as ``The Individual,'' the other coolest girls in sports are:

*           Snowboarder/surfer Tara Dakides, ``The Alpha.''

*           Tennis star Serena Williams, ``The Force.''

*           Sprinter and Paralympian Aimee Mullins, ``The Maverick.''

*           College placekicker Ashley Martin, ``The First.''

*           Surfer Serena Brooke, ``The Free Spirit.''

*           Men's basketball coach Stephanie Ready, ``The Boss.''

*           Olympic pole vaulter Stacy Dragila, ``The Hero.''

*           Motorcycle drag racer Angelle Savoie, ``The Speed Queen.''

*           WNBA star Teresa Witherspoon, ``The Entertainer.''

*           Ice hockey player Cammi Granato, ``The Captain.''

*           Adventure athlete/Playboy foldout Danelle Folta, ``The Unexpected.''

*           Sled dog racer Aliy Zirkle, ``The Explorer.''

[Source:  Jody Meacham, Director of Public Relations for the WUSA Bay Area CyberRays, 408 / 261-7724,  jmeacham@bayareacyberrays.com]