The U.S. WNT finds itself in an unfamiliar postion -- the third-place game of the Algarve Cup after
nine straight finals -- but still with an excellent match to end the tournament.
Sweden has had the USA's number for the past three matches with the Americans out-playing the
fifth-ranked Swedes three times last year, and failing to win each time.
On Wednesday night's episode of Rock Center with Brian Williams, reporter Kate Snow took an in
depth look at the issue of concussions in girls soccer:
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On Wednesday night's episode of Rock Center with Brian Williams, reporter Kate Snow took an in
depth look at the issue of concussions in girls soccer:
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Philadelphia Union
Sky Sports reports that Bolton manager Owen Coyle "claims no decision has been taken as yet
regarding a permanent deal" for Sebastien Le Toux.
Jonathan Tannenwald tweets, "A Union source says the team 'would not use Tim Ream as a
benchmark' in any negotiations over Le Toux regarding transfer fee.
U.S. Soccer Communications
VANCOUVER, Canada – The U.S. Women's National Team rolled past a young and over-matched Dominican
Republic side to open the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Women's Qualifying Tournament with a dominating
14-0 victory in a match played indoors at BC Place.
The 14 goals set a U.
By Chris Wright
(Please click play to create a suitable atmosphere for perusing these photos...)
Right let's set the scene.
The cloying, suffocating heat sends up shimmering mirages from the dust as Sgt. Elias is mowed
down from behind by an entire squadron of Vietcong guerillas.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Philadelphia Union
John Hackworth on the New York Red Bulls: "I don't think they like us and I don't think we like
them."
Sheanon Williams on the Red Bulls: "Regardless how many years we've been around, it's Philly and
New York, and nobody in Philly likes any teams in New York, and that is definitely how it goes with
the Union and Red Bulls.
Article by Leanne ElstonIn disappointing but not altogether surprising news, Women's Professional Soccer announced today
that after three seasons, it has folded. The league had already ceased operations for the 2012
season and had hoped to return in 2013, but the cancellation is now permanent.
