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USA Rebounds To Take Third In Women's World Cup
by Sal Ruibal (Result | USA Today - September 30)
And the consolation prize is $10,000 and a bronze medal made in China. more details | go to article

Solo Won't Play Or Attend Final U.S. World Cup Match
by Sal Ruibal (Profile/Interview | USA Today - September 29)
Hope Solo, the unbeaten U.S. goalkeeper who was replaced by veteran Brianna Scurry before the team's disastrous 4-0 semifinal loss to Brazil Thursday in the FIFA Women's World Cup, has been effectively dismissed from the U.S. team after a private meeting of her teammates on Saturday. more details | go to article

Ryan Eyes Reconciliation On U.S. Women's Soccer Team
by Sal Ruibal (Profile/Interview | USA Today - September 28)
The day after one of the worst days in the history of the United States women's soccer team — a stunning 4-0 loss to Brazil in the World Cup semifinals followed by a video outburst by benched goalkeeper Hope Solo in which she criticized both head coach Greg Ryan and replacement keeper Briana Scurry — Ryan said reconciliation is possible. more details | go to article

Midfielder Osborne Keys U.S. Defense Against Brazil
by Sal Ruibal (Profile/Interview | USA Today - September 26)
U.S. National team midfielder Leslie Osborne's job at this World Cup is a lot like being a traffic cop in the middle of a very busy intersection — where half of the cars want to run you over. more details | go to article

U.S. Smackdown Of England Should Worry Remaining World Cup Teams
by Sal Ruibal (Analysis | USA Today - September 22)
If the U.S. Women's national team goes on to win its fourth FIFA World Cup next week, the players may be able to look back at one incident in their 3-0 quarterfinal win over England as the moment when they got their groove back. more details | go to article

Three Second-Half Goals Propel U.S. Past England
by Sal Ruibal (Result | USA Today - September 22)
U.S. women's soccer coach Greg Ryan liked a change he saw taking place in his team prior to halftime of the quarterfinal Womens World Cup match against England. more details | go to article

England Women's Soccer Relishes Return To Nobility
by Sal Ruibal (Preview | USA Today - September 20)
When one thinks of English soccer, the big names come quickly to mind: Manchester United and Chelsea, Beckham and Charlton. more details | go to article

Missed Goals A Concern For USA
by Sal Ruibal (Preview | USA Today - September 19)
The USA has scored five goals in three games — three by Abby Wambach. But it has missed dozens of other chances, a slightly worrying trend with the Sept. 30 final in Shanghai in sight. more details | go to article

Chalupny's Early Goal Sends U.S. To Quarterfinals
by Sal Ruibal (Result | USA Today - September 18)
The U.S. Women's National Team is headed to its fifth consecutive quarterfinal round in FIFA Women's World Cup history thanks to a quick goal and some quick feet. more details | go to article

U.S. Not Worried About World Cup What-Ifs
by Sal Ruibal (Preview | USA Today - September 17)
Taking it "one game at a time" is a well-worn cliché, but U.S. women's national team coach Greg Ryan wouldn't have it any other way. more details | go to article

Crossing Street Not Always Safe
by Sal Ruibal (Blog Entry | USA Today - September 17)
The most dangerous moments for the U.S. women's national team might not be in the head-knocking scrum in front of the goal. The real danger zones in China are the crosswalks. more details | go to article

Lopez Gaining Experience, Respect
by Sal Ruibal (Preview | USA Today - September 17)
Stephanie Lopez is the youngest player on the U.S. team, but the 21-year-old Californian has played every minute of both games in the Women's World Cup. Also: no more gadgets for Aussies; record-setting goal for Prinz. more details | go to article

Cupline: Ryan Touts Return Of Pro League
by Sal Ruibal and Beau Dure (Profile/Interview | USA Today - September 14)
U.S. women's soccer coach Greg Ryan says he's in favor of reviving the women's professional league but with some reservations. more details | go to article

Wambach's Goals Get U.S. Back Into Cup Mix
by Sal Ruibal (Result | USA Today - September 14)
The U.S. Women's Soccer National Team is back in contention for a third Women's World Cup championship after a trio of its best players dominated world No. 3 Sweden 2-0 Friday. more details | go to article

City Of Chengdu Has Low-Key vibe
by Sal Ruibal (Preview | USA Today - September 13)
or a city of about 10 million inhabitants, Chengdu has a small-city feel, sort of like Cincinnati on the Jinjiang River. The U.S. women's soccer team will play its second game here Friday before moving on to glamorous Shanghai, the New York City of China, for a Tuesday match with Nigeria. more details | go to article

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