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For USA women, road to redemption paved with Gold
23.8.08 - It was only a little less than a year ago that the USA Women's National Team was humbled by Brazil, 4:0, in the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Hangzhou, China. In the lead up to that fateful match, the USA scored eight and conceded none in four tournament matches. Yet, they were overwhelmed by a Brazilian team to which they had lost only once in 22 previous encounters.
Fast forward 11 months, the Stars & Stripes under the direction of a new h more...
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Canada looks to start of new era in women’s national team program after quarterfinal loss to USA
20.8.08 - Coach Even Pellerud set a goal for the Canadian women’s team to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The team did just that. That feat would normally elicit positive feelings and fulfillment all around. But not for Canada’s players, who had to come to terms with yet another disappointing loss to the USA and an exit from a major tournament.
No. 9 Canada lost to the top-ranked USA 2:1 in overtime of the quarterfinals on Friday more...
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2008 Olympic Games Women’s Football Preview: Canada
6.8.08 - The reaction on their faces, while they signed autograph after autograph, told the story.
Players on Canada’s women’s team are used to a great reception from fans after a game, but the outpouring of affection after a tough 1:1 friendly with Brazil on July 10 in Toronto was something special. It was a grand send-off for the team that will make its very first appearance in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at the Beijing Olympics.
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