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  • August 2008

    • US Women's Soccer Claims Gold

      Associated Press  |  Aug 21, 08 12:43 PM CDT

      US Women's Soccer Claims Gold

      (Newser) - The US women’s soccer team claimed Olympic gold today, besting Brazil 1-0 with a goal scored in extra time, the AP reports. Carli Lloyd scored the crucial goal, but goalkeeper Hope Solo was the star of the game, shutting down shot after shot from Brazil’s unrelenting offense. It is the American team’s third gold medal since women’s soccer was added in 1996. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics  • Brazil  • soccer  • America  • US women's soccer  • US Olympic athletes

    • Norway Rolls Over US, 2-0

      Associated Press  |  Aug 6, 08 12:14 PM CDT

      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

      Democrat and Chronicle  |  Jul 17, 08 6:01 PM CDT

      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

    • Solo Saga Quieted, Women's Soccer Eyes Beijing

      Sports Illustrated  |  Jun 26, 08 12:22 PM CDT

      Solo Saga Quieted, Women's Soccer Eyes Beijing

      (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 for winning in Beijing, Sports Illustrated reports. More »

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

  • October 2007

    • Axe Finally Falls on Women's World Cup Coach

      New York Times  |  Oct 22, 07 11:19 PM CDT

      Axe Finally Falls on Women's World Cup Coach

      (Newser) - In a demonstration of the high expectations of the U.S. women's soccer team, coach Greg Ryan was fired after his team crashed out in the semifinals of last month's World Cup. Ryan sustained just two losses in two and a half years, but his questionable handling of the goalkeeper position helped foment an ugly defeat to Brazil. More »

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      soccer  • US women's soccer  • Hope Solo  • Briana Scurry  • Greg Ryan

    • Solo to Play in Mexico Series

      Associated Press  |  Oct 11, 07 3:17 AM CDT

      Solo to Play in Mexico Series

      (Newser) - Outspoken goalie Hope Solo is on the US women's soccer team roster for games against Mexico later this month, reports the AP. The 26-year-old player publicly criticized coach Greg Ryan for playing Briana Scurry in her place in the World Cup semifinals, and was kept from practicing and playing in the team's third-place final. More »

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      US women's soccer  • Hope Solo  • Briana Scurry  • Greg Ryan

  • September 2007

    • US Women Take Third in Cup

      Sports Illustrated  |  Sep 30, 07 10:19 AM CDT

      US Women Take Third in Cup

      (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 brutal 4-0 loss to Brazil that kept the top-ranked US out of the finals. More »

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

    • After World Cup Dismissal, Hope to Fly Solo

      Chicago Tribune  |  Sep 29, 07 6:48 PM CDT

      After World Cup Dismissal, Hope to Fly Solo

      (Newser) - The US women’s soccer team just suffered one of its worst World Cup losses, but all eyes are focused on the team’s outspoken player and embattled coach. Goalie Hope Solo was banished today after publicly criticizing the choice of veteran teammate Briana Scurry to replace her in the Brazil match. Solo has apologized, but one of her teammates still called her presence a “distraction.” More »

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      Olympic Games  • Shanghai  • US women's soccer  • World Cup  • Hope Solo  • Briana Scurry  • Greg Ryan

    • US Swaps Goalies For Cup Game

      Washington Post  |  Sep 26, 07 11:38 PM CDT

      US Swaps Goalies For Cup Game

      (Newser) - Brianna Scurry, not Hope Solo, will be in goal for the U.S. Women's team in today's semifinal World Cup match against Brazil.  The decision was announced yesterday by coach Greg Ryan, citing tactical concerns for his last minute switch.  To counter the Brazilian style of play "I think Bri is the best goalkeeper in the world," Ryan said. More »

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      US women's soccer

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