Novak Djokovic beat Rafal Nadal in a herculean Australian Open finals that lasted 6 hours. The same day Arsenal had to summon every fibre to overcome a two goal deficit to overcome Aston Villa and prevent a FA Cup exit.

And then there is the US Women's team that blanked Canada, 4-0, en route to winning the CONCACAF qualifiers to the London Olympics.

The U.S. Women's national team figured to face a tougher task against Guatemala on Sunday than it did after a 14-0 thrashing of the Dominican Republic to open CONCACAF Olympic qualifying on Friday.

The challenge was slightly tougher, but only by a goal.

Abby Wambach scored two goals to move into third place on the all-time international goals scored list, while Sydney LeRoux added five goals in a 13-0 thrashing of Guatemala in Vancouver on Sunday.

It was another easy win for the USWNT tonight as the rolled right on through Guatemala, winning the game 13-0. Unlike the game against the Dominican Republic, the goals didn't come as quickly during this game, as the US tried to feel out their Guatemalan counterparts during the opening five minutes.

Last night the Portland Timbers played an away match for the first time since I joined the Stumptown Footy team, an occasion that I've been looking forward to for a while and which presented me with the opportunity to try out our new bar review feature: The Boozehound Report (now accepting title suggestions).

WakeMed Soccer ParkThe U.S. Women's National Team rounded out their pre-World Cup tour with consecutive 2-0 victories over Japan. The second game was played in Cary, NC (home of the Carolina Railhawks) and MLS Reserves were on hand to witness the action. It was a beautiful night at Wake Med Soccer Park and the crowd was boisterous.

I recently received an impassioned plea from eight young lads to ask if I could help them fulfill their dream of getting to the Emirates Stadium. AFC Fink Brau are a group of Spurs fans who are involved in the O2 Fives. As you might have guessed, it's a five-a-side competition where the 16 teams with the most 'likes' on their page get to play in the event at Arsenal's home.

Great post by Neal, exploding some of the easy myths around Arsenal. And great comments everyone. I think you've hit on some interesting points. Let me add my $0.02: Mia Hamm First of all, if you don't know... now you know. Song He's unique amongst the Arsenal midfield that he's comfortable as a ball-winner.

FC Milwaukee midfielder Ally Andreini (Oshkosh West) was one of 81 players invited to the Elite Clubs National League/US Club Soccer id2 National Training Camp last month in Tallahassee, Fla.

The four-day camp for players born in 1994 and '95 included U.S. Soccer women's development director Jill Ellis, U.

Kirstine Lilly. 352 caps for the United States Women's Nation Team. 130 goals. Two World Cups. An absolutely legend. Yesterday, Lilly announced her retirement from professional soccer after over twenty years playing for the national team. She was both the youngest (16) and oldest (38) to soccer for the Lady Nats, as well.