Coach Ryan Sidelines Solo by Steven Goff (Preview | Washington Post - September 29) Goalkeeper Hope Solo, whose critical comments Thursday had begun to overshadow the U.S. soccer team's loss to Brazil in the Women's World Cup, was not allowed to practice with the squad Saturday and will not be in uniform for the third-place match against Norway on Sunday.more details | go to article
Whoever Ends Up In Net, U.S. Goal Is To Regroup by Steven Goff (Preview | Washington Post - September 29) Greg Ryan enjoyed more than two years of peace and prosperity as coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team, steadily guiding the Americans to a 51-game unbeaten streak and the top ranking in the sport. But in a tumultuous 48 hours, the quiet Texan found himself in a storm of controversy and having to defend his decision-making as well as quell a disturbance within the squad while preparing for a World Cup third-place match Sunday.more details | go to article
Saving The Legacy Of Briana Scurry by Dan Wetzel (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 29) The play that won the 1999 Women's World Cup was the not the famous one. It wasn't Brandi Chastain scoring the winning penalty kick, ripping off her shirt and getting mobbed by teammates with the Rose Bowl, and the nation, cheering on.more details | go to article
U.S. Coach: We Will Get Past This Hurdle by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Sports Network - September 28) Responding to criticism from benched goalie Hope Solo following Thursday's 4-0 loss to Brazil in the World Cup, U.S. coach Greg Ryan said Friday the team "will work to try and get past this hurdle."more details | go to article
No Hope: Angry U.S. Goalie Booted Off Team by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Sports Network - September 29) U.S. goalie Hope Solo, who criticized coach Greg Ryan and veteran teammate Brianna Scurry on Thursday, will not even be on the bench for Sunday's third-place match against Norway in the World Cup.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
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