In the summer lull, in the sports media graveyard that is MLB All-Star week, (and with two lockouts in the NBA and NFL in top of it, meaning zero free agency news) THIS is what we needed. As Americans sports fans and sports news consumers, the U.S. Women's soccer team stepped right in to fill the void. Led by star player Abby Wambach, and her two extremely photogenic … [Read more...] about Japan Wins World Cup on Penalty Kicks; But USA Women Captured American Hearts This Week
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U.S. Women World Cup Final vs Japan: what to watch for
The U.S. Women's soccer team has a 22-0-3 record versus Japan. So you can see why they're heavily favored today. Of course, ESPN felt the need to give us YET ANOTHER one of those dumb-you-down "sports success remedies a natural disaster" stories this morning; where they dubbed Japan the "sentimental favorite." Sara Walsh, you are a hottie (see more pics here) but how could … [Read more...] about U.S. Women World Cup Final vs Japan: what to watch for
US Women Advance to World Cup Final, Beat France 3-1, Await Japan/Sweden
The United States' semi-final World Cup victory over France today was one of the biggest victories in U. history. And just like in the last round, it was the Abby Wambach and Goaltender Hope Solo show. The U.S. and A (as Borat would say) defeated France 3-1 on two late strikes, including a set piece goal. Wambach seems to always be in the right place at the right time, and … [Read more...] about US Women Advance to World Cup Final, Beat France 3-1, Await Japan/Sweden