Recent US WNT vs. England (Sept. 22, 2007) Articles
Towers Collide In Tianjin by No Author Listed (Preview | FIFA - September 21) Eleven goals. That is how many Germany fired past Argentina, unanswered, in their first China 2007 game, a result which sounded the warning siren to the rest of the FIFA Women's World Cup field. There was no doubt that England, the next side to confront the defending champions, faced a tall order in attempting to nullify their opponents' resplendent, Birgit Prinz-led attack for a point they needed to control their own destiny.more details | go to article
11 Questions With Shannon Boxx by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | USSF - September 20) Shannon Boxx played a key role in helping the USA defeat Sweden in a crucial Group B match on Sept. 14, coming off the bench at halftime to help solidify the midfield, and then played the full 90 as the Americans nipped Nigeria to win the toughest group at the 2007 Women’s World Cup. The veteran, who played in her 72nd career match against Nigeria, took a few moments out of her preparation for the quarterfinal match against England to answer 11 questions for ussoccer.com.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
US Still Seeking High Notes by No Author Listed (Preview | FIFA - September 19) The United States may be already looking ahead to a quarter-final date with England but the feeling in the American camp is that they have yet to hit top gear, according to coach Grey Ryan and his players.more details | go to article
Women's World Cup Chat Transcript by Steven Goff (Analysis | Washington Post - September 19) Washington Post soccer writer Steven Goff logged in live from China Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET to chat about the Women's World Cup and other soccer topics.more details | go to article
O'Reilly Ready For Friendly Foes by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | FIFA - September 20) When USA and England step out at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium on Saturday night, it will be the first time the two countries have met on the world stage. For USA forward Heather O'Reilly, however, taking the field with some of the England players will feel just like old times.more details | go to article
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