US Women in World Cup Semis

Wambach and crew shut out England, 3-0

By Josie Garthwaite, Newser User

Posted Sep 22, 2007 12:57 PM CDT

(Newser) – The US women's soccer team cruised into the semifinals of the World Cup today with a 3-0 win over England, ESPN reports. Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx, and Kristine Lilly scored three goals in a 12-minute span of the second half. The US, seeking its third... Read full story »

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