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Chastain, Foudy Give Stamp Of Disapproval
by Michael Silver (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 28)
After watching the U.S. women's soccer team suffer the worst defeat in its illustrious history, two of the retired stars who helped build it into the world's predominant soccer power expressed dismay at the program's direction and blasted the leadership of coach Greg Ryan. more details | go to article

'Fab Five' Leave Behind Golden Legacy For Women's Soccer In U.S.
by Michael Silver (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - August 27)
"I think today, Brazil was the better team," said Rene Simoes -- a man who, oddly enough, coached Brazil in its clash with the United States on Thursday for the Olympic soccer gold medal. "We deserved to win." To which I say: Mr. Simoes, I'm not sure how familiar you are with American cinema, but make a point of seeing the climactic scene of the Clint Eastwood classic Unforgiven, in which Eastwood's vengeful killer, before blowing away Gene Hackman's fallen sheriff, coldly pronounces, "Deserve's got nothing to do with it." more details | go to article

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