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Confused Robert Griffin III thinks he met Alex Morgan; actually Tobin Heath

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Robert Griffin III will go second overall to the Washington Redskins on Thursday when the NFL draft commences. His new boss Daniel Snyder hopes that RG3 will be better at identifying open receivers than he is at identifying U.S. women's soccer players. The Heisman trophy winner took to Twitter to brag about meeting hottie striker Alex Morgan. Only it was actually Tobin … [Read more...] about Confused Robert Griffin III thinks he met Alex Morgan; actually Tobin Heath

Alex Morgan game winner! U.S. edges Canada 4-3 in OT semifinal

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With her game-winning goal, 23-year-old Alex Morgan became the youngest player to score 20 goals in one year for the U.S Women's National soccer team.The young striker  scored her first goal since netting two in the opening game of pool play versus France. The prolific scorer ended her drought tonight as the U.S. edged Canada 4-3 in extra time. … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan game winner! U.S. edges Canada 4-3 in OT semifinal

London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations

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After nine goals in four women’s Olympic quarterfinal matches, two of the world’s top five teams have fallen, along with host nation Great Britain.  As the remaining four teams shift focus towards Monday’s semifinals, let’s take a look back at how a marathon day of soccer shook down. France continues to surprise The most consistent part of France’s squad this tournament … [Read more...] about London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations

London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview

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With the group stages behind us, the quarterfinals of women’s Olympic soccer kick off tomorrow featuring several intriguing matchups.  Among the eight remaining teams are six of the world’s top seven squads, as well as host-nation Great Britain, composed primarily of players from the world’s No. 9 England.  The Olympic knockout stage will also feature six of the eight 2011 … [Read more...] about London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview

Alex Morgan, U.S. Soccer lose to Japan again

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Alex Morgan and her U.S. Women's National Teammates took on Japan for the first time since that epic extra time World Cup final. Unfortunately, the result was the same. Megumi Takase scored in the 86th minute to lead Japan to a 1-0 victory against the U.S. women's soccer team Monday in Portugal. Morgan tweeted after the game: "Tough loss... We can learn a lot as a team and … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan, U.S. Soccer lose to Japan again

Alex Morgan & Company Dominate Canada; Advance to London 2012

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U.S. WNT forward Alex Morgan scored the first and fourth goal in the team's 4-0 victory over Canada.The official player of the game added two assists, and the U.S. Women’s National Team win in front of a sold-out crowd of 25,427 at BC Place took the championship of the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Both teams sealed their berths to the 2012 London Olympics … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan & Company Dominate Canada; Advance to London 2012

Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach up for FIFA Player of the Year

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The banner year for the USWNT continues as the World Cup run led to their three main stars: Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, and Abby Wambach being nominated for the highest individual honor a women's soccer player can achieve. The following ten women soccer players are up for the title of FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year 2011: … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach up for FIFA Player of the Year