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"My father was born in Mexico City, so even though he is not Mexican, I am able to receive dual-citizenship," Michner said.
- ↑ "FIFA Women's World Cup USA 1999 - Mexico". FIFA Women's World Cup United States 1999. FIFA. 1999. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
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