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August 23, 2009

Sky Blue FC Win Inaugural WPS title

Sky Blue FC's fairy tale run through the Women's Professional Soccer Playoffs finished with a happy ending. Heather O'Reilly scored the only goal of the game as Sky Blue FC captured the inaugural WPS Championship presented by MedImmune with a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Sol.

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December 08, 2008

US WNT wins the U-20 World Cup

The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team got goals from Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan, both first-half strikes from outside the penalty area, to defeat Korea DPR 2-1 and win the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.

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November 13, 2008

U-17 WNT Advance To World Cup Final

The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team defeated Germany 2-1 in a classic semifinal that saw goals from forwards Vicki DiMartino and Courtney Verloo, advancing to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Final.

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August 21, 2008

U.S. WNT Claim Olympic Gold

(Soccer365.com) The United States women’s national team defeated Brazil 1-0 in extra time on Thursday to win the Olympic gold medal.

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August 18, 2008

US Women Rally To Reach Olympic Final

Angela Hucles scored twice and Lori Chalupny and Heather O’Reilly each scored once as the U.S. advanced to the gold medal match with a 4-2 victory against Japan.

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August 06, 2008

U.S. WNT Stunned By Norway

Norway surprised the U.S. with two goals in the first five minutes and held on for a 2-0 victory in the opening game for each team at the 2008 Olympics at Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

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January 21, 2008

USWNT Wins Four Nations Crown

(ussoccer.com) The U.S. Women’s National Team scored a 77th minute goal off a header from midfielder Shannon Boxx to earn a 1-0 victory over China and win the 2008 Four Nations Tournament. It was the first tournament title for new U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage.

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October 22, 2007

Ryan Out As US WNT Coach

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that the contract of U.S. Women's National Team head coach Greg Ryan will not be renewed when it expires at the end of 2007, ending his nearly three-year tenure as the team’s head coach.

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October 14, 2007

Solo Makes Public Apologies

(Soccer365.com) As the U.S. Women's National Team were getting ready to face Mexico in St. Louis on Saturday, netminder Hope Solo made public apologies for her remarks after being sat in their World Cup semifinal match against Brazil.

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September 18, 2007

U.S. Win Group Of Death

(Soccer365.com) Lori Chalupny opened her World Cup account with a first minute finish and the U.S. women’s national team held on to defeat Nigeria 1-0 on Tuesday at the Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium.

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September 11, 2007

Ryan Pleased With Performance

(Soccer365.com) Despite only taking a share of the points against North Korea, U.S. women’s national team head coach Greg Ryan was pleased with the performance of his side, claiming they ‘had the better chances’ but with one point are still alive.

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August 26, 2007

USWNT Ends WC Prep With Cruise

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. Women’s National Team put an emphatic finishing touch on its preparation schedule for the 2007 Women’s World Cup, powering past Finland, 4-0, in the team’s final match before leaving for China on Monday.

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July 29, 2007

U.S. Ladies Steamroll Japan

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. Women’s National Team got a powerful header from Shannon Boxx in the first half, and second half strikes from Kristine Lilly and Abby Wambach to record a rousing 4-1 win over a feisty Japanese Women’s National Team on a gorgeous night at Spartan Stadium.

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June 15, 2007

Lopez Using Youth Experiences

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Women’s National Team defender Stephanie Lopez believes her experience captaining the Under-20 side to a fourth place world finish will help her when this fall’s Women’s World Cup arrived.

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May 13, 2007

U.S. women rout Canada

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - Abby Wambach scored twice as the United States Women's National Team scored on six of its seven shots on goal to extend its unbeaten streak to 41 games with a 6-2 win over Canada on Saturday night.

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May 08, 2007

U.S. returns to pitch vs. rival Canada

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - The United States women's national team continues preparations for the FIFA World Cup by playing fellow qualifier Canada on Saturday.

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April 24, 2007

Ryan On Swedish Attack Alert

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Women’s National Team coach Greg Ryan claims one of the scariest aspects of being drawn in to the 2007 World Cup group of death is figuring out a way to slow down a silky smooth Sweden attack.

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April 23, 2007

U.S. women get tough draw for World Cup

Wuhan, China (Sports Network) - The top-ranked United States women's national team got a draw Sunday for the World Cup coach Greg Ryan described as "the worst odds they could possibly throw at us."

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April 14, 2007

U.S. WNT dominates Mexico, 5-0, in domestic opener

Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - The U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) opened its 2007 domestic schedule with style, defeating Mexico, 5-0, on a chilly Saturday night at Gillette Stadium as Boston resident Kristine Lilly scored twice in front of her hometown crowd while Abby Wambach, Lindsay Tarpley and Lauren Cheney added single goals.

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March 14, 2007

U.S. blanks Denmark to capture Algarve Cup

Algarve, Portugal (Sports Network) - The United States Women's National Team captured its fifth Algarve Cup title with a 2-0 win against Denmark on Wednesday.

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March 13, 2007

U.S. set to play Denmark in Algarve Cup final

Algarve, Portugal (Sports Network) - The United States Women's National Team (WNT) defeated Sweden 3-2 Monday night to book its fifth consecutive spot in the Algarve Cup final.

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February 27, 2007

Hamm, Foudy voted into National Soccer Hall of Fame

Carson, CA (Sports Network) - It was announced Tuesday that U.S. soccer legends Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in a ceremony that will be held on August 26 in Oneonta, N.Y. It will be the first time that an all-female class will be inducted in the Player Category.

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November 27, 2006

U.S. wins Gold Cup on PK in second OT

Carson, CA (Sports Network) - The United States Women's Nation Team had to get through Southern neighbor, Mexico, last week in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup to earn a berth in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup this summer in China.

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October 09, 2006

US Women-Iceland: Photo Journal


Photos from the US Women's National Team 2-1 win over Iceland in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday 10/8.

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September 20, 2006

MacMillan Hangs U.S. Boots

(Soccer365.com) - Longtime U.S. Women’s National Team star Shannon MacMillan has quietly retired from international soccer after a career that spanned 175 caps over 12 years.

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August 01, 2006

US Women-Canada: Photo Journal


Photos from the US Women's National Team 2-0 win over Canada at Cary, NC's SAS Stadium on Sunday 7/30.

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July 26, 2006

Foudy Has Ladies League Hopes

(Soccer365.com) - Despite the failure of the WUSA a few years ago, former U.S. Women’s National Team star Julie Foudy believes a women’s professional soccer league could work in America with some cost control.

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May 08, 2006

Wambach Treble Upends Japan

(Soccer365.com) - Abby Wambach's hat trick gives the US Women a 3-1 comeback victory over Japan.

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Wambach Treble Upends Japan

(Soccer365.com) - Abby Wambach's hat trick gives the US Women a 3-1 comeback victory over Japan.

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April 27, 2006

Quick Strikes From the Women’s Side

(Goal.com) - A round-up of women’s soccer news from around the world.

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April 24, 2006

U-20 Women's WC Groups Drawn

(Soccer365.com) - The US Under 20 Women's National team will face Argentina and France in the group stage of the 2006 World Cup.

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U-20 Women's WC Groups Drawn

(Soccer365.com) - The US Under 20 Women's National team will face Argentina and France in the group stage of the 2006 World Cup.

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April 20, 2006

U.S. U-20 Ladies Shut Down Brazil

(Soccer365.com) - The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Soccer Team soundly defeat Brazil in their own backyard.

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April 19, 2006

U-16 Girls Sweep Dutch Matches

(Soccer365.com) - The US National Women's Under 16 team is unstoppable in the Netherlands.

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April 17, 2006

U-20 Ladies Settle For Canada Draw

(Soccer365.com) - USA Under 20 Women's National team allowed a late goal to North American rivals Canada for the draw.

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April 14, 2006

U.S. Women to Play Two in Japan in Early May

(Goal.com) - The CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifiers have also been scheduled

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April 07, 2006

U.S. Women announce trip to Japan

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The U.S. Women's National Team announced a two-match trip to Japan Friday for the first time in nearly eight years.

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March 16, 2006

U.S.Women surrender Algarve Cup title to Germany

Faro, Portugal (Sports Network) - The U.S. Women's National Team suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 loss in penalty kicks against Germany on Wednesday in the 2006 Algarve Cup final.

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