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Fab Five Seek Golden Sunset In Athens
by John Walters (Profile/Interview | NBC-Olympics - August 8)
Eight years ago, in Athens, Ga., they were America's golden girls. Playing in the first women's Olympic soccer final, the quintet of Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly led the U.S. to gold before 76,481 fans. At that time, it was the largest (and perhaps loudest) crowd to ever to watch a women's athletic contest. more details | go to article

Iraq Continues Its Run, Defeats Costa Rica 2-0
by Erika Sauerwein (Result | NBC-Olympics - August 15)
Two days after upsetting heavily favored Portugal, Iraq ensured itself a spot in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in front of a raucous crowd of 12,153. Iraq has a chance to advance past quarterfinals for the first time in Olympic history Saturday when the team faces a yet-to-be-determined opponent. more details | go to article

Holden On, U.S. Wins 1-0
by Daniel Driscoll (Result | NBC-Olympics - August 7)
The American scoring drought is over, even if everything else isn't solved. more details | go to article

U.S. vs. Spain: How The Americans Can Win
by Greg Groggel (Preview | NBC-Olympics - June 23)
The United States will face an ascendant Spanish side on Wednesday in the Confederations Cup semifinals, a team that might already be looking to a looming showdown with Brazil in the final. And, really, who can blame them? more details | go to article

Quaranta's Recovery, Keller's Clues And N. Korea's Return
by Dave Ungrady (Article | NBC-Olympics - June 26)
As a promising 20-year-old on the verge of global soccer prominence, Santino Quaranta played a strong role in helping the United States win the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He appeared in four of the American’s six games and converted a shootout penalty kick that helped the U.S. beat Panama in the final. more details | go to article

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