So we're kicking off Mondays with a little bit more spunk from now an essential Blind Item and Gossip post on our homie footballers! For those who aren't aware, a Blind Item is a story involving people whose identities will not be revealed. Our inside sources have done all the dirty work for you here so happy guessing!

Frankfurt, Germany. Sunday, July 17, 2011.

FIFA Women's World Cup Final: Two stories. One dream.

Story 1:

Japan. A thriving culture devastated by unstoppable power. A once strong body now undergoing the most meticulous reconstruction.

(Shannon Boxx & Josefine Qvist courtesy of Zimbio)

Emotional day today for USWNT, Amy LePeilbet, and myself. In sport there are always winners and losers. Today, Sweden the winners and USA the losers. In life there is always death. Today marks a death in the history of US Women's soccer.

The USA celebrated Independence Day (July 4th) weekend with a USWNT defeat over a young Colombian side. This was the first ever meeting of the two nations in history of women's soccer. An early 12′ goal, an upper-v beauty, by Heather O'Reilly set the tone for the match. The USA entered the halftime break dominant but with only a one goal lead.

Pressure is a privelege. That's the perspective of our Women's USA squad this World Cup. Ranked #1 according to FIFA world rankings, the United States Women's National Soccer Team are the team at the top. We are team to defeat. This, however, is a new era. An era that follows the staunch legacy of 1999's Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm, and Brandy Chastain when the USA hosted and won the World Cup claiming World Dominance in women's football.