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US women's soccer stories: 12 news summaries

 The 10 Sexiest Tomboys 

Amelia Earhart was just the first of many

Oct 24, 09 7:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - In honor of Amelia’s celebration of the tough girl, James Brady Ryan of Nerve takes a look at the top 10 sexy tomboys onscreen and off:
  • Nancy McKeon as Jo Polniaczek, The Facts of Life: Her entrance (on a motorcycle) and eventual career choice (police officer) speak
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entertainment • soccer • celebrity • US women's soccer • Juno • Ellen Page • Amelia Earhart • Joan Jett • Battlestar Galactica • Keira Knightley • Roseanne (sitcom) • Whip It • Mia Hamm • Parminder Nagra • Bend It Like Beckham • Katee Sackhoff • Sara Gilbert • The Facts of Life

(Newser) - St. Louis' showboating, self-proclaimed "loudmouth goalkeeper" is somebody fans love or hate and that's exactly what women's soccer needs, Jason Zengerle writes in the Atlantic. Hope Solo—who refused to wear the "girly" pink outfit provided when the Women's Professional Soccer League kicked off earlier this year—can... More »

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soccer • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • women's sports • Women's Professional Soccer League

Athletes to Donate Brains
for Concussion Study

New research center studies the effects of concussions

Sep 24, 08 2:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - A dozen athletes have agreed to donate their brains to a new research project that will study them for the long-term effects of concussions, the New York Times reports. The Boston University center has already  examined the brains of six deceased NFL players, finding brain damage in five cases. Former... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • brain damage • US women's soccer • traumatic brain injury • scientific research • Boston University

OLYMPICS

 US Women's Soccer Claims Gold

Team beats Brazil 1-0 in extra time

Aug 21, 08 12:43 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

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

Axe Finally Falls on
Women's World Cup Coach

U.S. Soccer looks to replace Ryan after Solo debacle

Oct 22, 07 11:19 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

Solo to Play in Mexico Series

Women's soccer coach brings back outspoken goalie after benching her for World Cup finals

Oct 11, 07 3:17 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

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

After World Cup Dismissal, Hope to Fly Solo

Player banished from games; coach under fire for not playing her

Sep 29, 07 6:48 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

US Swaps Goalies For Cup Game

On eve of semifinal, Solo out, Scurry in for the women's team

Sep 26, 07 11:38 PM CDT
(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 "... More »

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