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NEWS ABOUT: Abby Wambach

Abby Wambach stories: 4 news summaries
Olympics

 Norway Rolls Over US, 2-0

Scores 2 goals in first 4 minutes, hangs on to win

Aug 6, 08 12:14 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

Soccer Star Wambach Breaks Leg, Will Miss Olympics

Team's hopes for a gold medal in trouble now

Jul 17, 08 6:01 PM CDT
(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 ... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • Abby Wambach • US women's soccer

 Solo Saga Quieted,
 Women's Soccer
 Eyes Beijing 

After US goalie's outburst, team rethinks the need for unity

Jun 26, 08 12:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hope Solo's infamous criticism of her coach got her booted from practice and competition at the end of last year's World Cup, and depression almost kept the 26-year-old from returning to soccer at all. But now the US team has a new coach, a rejuvenated Solo, and a fresh plan... More »

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soccer • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Abby Wambach • Women's World Cup • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • FIFA

US Women in World Cup Semis

Wambach and crew shut out England, 3-0

Sep 22, 07 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 title, will face the winner... More »

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World Cup • soccer • Team USA (soccer) • Abby Wambach • Kristine Lilly • Shannon Boxx

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