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NEWS ABOUT: Women's World Cup

Women's World Cup stories: 5 news summaries

 Chastain Gets Her Bra Back 

Symbol of '99 World Cup victory rescued from bankruptcy court

Jul 1, 09 3:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - The sports bra Brandi Chastain was wearing when she shredded her shirt after making a game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 World Cup has been returned to her, USA Today reports. Like much other memorabilia at New York City’s short-lived Sports Museum of America, it was taken by a... More »

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World Cup • bankruptcy • soccer • Women's World Cup • US Soccer • bra • Brandi Chastain

 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

German Women Win World Cup

Defend title with 2-0 defeat of Brazil

Sep 30, 07 3:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - Germany took down Brazil 2-0 today, to win its second straight women’s World Cup. The game’s pivotal moment came in the second half, when Brazilian star Marta had a chance to tie the game on a penalty kick, but was blocked by goalkeeper Nadine Angerer. “After the... More »

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Germany • Brazil • soccer • Women's World Cup

US Women Take Third in Cup

Overpowers Norway in consolation match

Sep 30, 07 10:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Well, it’s better than nothing. The US women’s soccer team demolished Norway 4-1 yesterday to take third place in the women’s World Cup. Abby Wambach scored in the 30th and 46th minutes, giving the women a lead they never relinquished. It’s a small consolation after the... More »

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Brazil • Norway • Women's World Cup • US women's soccer

Brazil Stuns
US Women in Cup Semifinal

4-0 defeat is worst ever for overwhelmed American squad

Sep 27, 07 11:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Brazil thrashed the US, 4-0, in the Women’s World Cup semifinals today in Hangzhou, China, the worst loss in the program's history. The match was “over at halftime,” the Chicago Tribune writes, with the Americans down two goals—and one player, after Shannon Boxx received two yellow... More »

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Brazil • soccer • US • Shannon Boxx • Women's World Cup • semifinals • Marta • Briana Scurry

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