ESPN's coverage of 2011 Women's World Cup gets some needed U.S. flavor

The 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany kicks off in just over a month and fans of the U.S. got some great news today about the ESPN broadcasts.

Former U.S. stars Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurry and their head coach Tony DiCicco will join ESPN in the studio as analysts all throughout the tournament.

Chastain and Scurry were members of the 1999 U.S. team that won the World Cup, and DiCicco was its coach. Chastain provided the signature moment of the tournament, ripping off her jersey in celebration after she scored the winning penalty kick in the final against China at the Rose Bowl.

The Americans have not won the World Cup since 1999.

All 32 games of the three-week tournament in Germany will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN2. The tournament begins June 26.

Without having heard any of them talk about soccer, I can already guarantee that they'll all be better than Alexi Lalas.