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  • August 2008
    • Norway Rolls Over US, 2-0

      Norway Rolls Over US, 2-0

      (AP) - Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes today to beat the US women's soccer team, 2-0, at the Beijing Olympics. The US occassionally looked dangerous, but seemed to miss injured leading scorer Abby Wambach. It was America's first loss under new coach Pia Sundhage. "My glass is always half full," said Sundhage, "so for us it's a new experience to lose a game." More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics   soccer   Norway   US women's soccer   Hope Solo   Abby Wambach

  • July 2008
    • Soccer Star Wambach Breaks Leg, Will Miss Olympics

      Soccer Star Wambach Breaks Leg, Will Miss Olympics

      (Newser) - The US women's soccer team's hopes for a gold medal in Beijing took a devastating blow yesterday when star Abby Wambach broke her leg in an exhibition match. Wambach, the team's leading scorer, underwent a two-hour surgery today that went "perfectly, beautifully," her mother told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle . Wambach, though, will have to be a spectator for the Beijing Games. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics   US women's soccer   Abby Wambach

  • June 2008
  • September 2007
    • US Women in World Cup Semis

      US Women in World Cup Semis

      (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 title, will face the winner of tomorrow's match between Brazil and Australia on Thursday. More »

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      soccer   World Cup   Abby Wambach   Shannon Boxx   Team USA (soccer)

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