Mike Ammann, owner/founder of 247GK, will be hosting an online auction to benefit the Malia Crushes Cancer Fund. Ammann has gathered an amazing collection of autographed sports memorabilia and other impressive items to be auctioned online at http://www.247gk.com/ from October 19th - 26th.

Editors's Note: The US Women are on the ground in Germany, but how will their back four fare on the pitch?

TSG guest columnist Maura Gladys takes a look. Offer her some feedback.

Christie Rampone, has nearly all the "Been there, done that" of the back four.

Photo by Trent Davol/ISIPhotos.com

Kristine Lilly, one of the most accomplished players in women's soccer history, has retired.

The world record holder for international appearances with an amazing 352, Lilly has decided to step away from both the U.S. women's national team and her professional career with the WPS Boston Breakers after spending parts of four decades playing at the highest level.

Kudos to U.S. soccer legend Kristine LIlly for calling it a day while she's still got game. After 352 appearances for the national team, one of the most beloved figures in the history of women's soccer anounced she is retiring.

The 5-foot-4-inch midfielder hangs up her boots at age 39 as perhaps the game's most accomplished player and certainly one of the most successful and decorated female athletes in U.