Brazil Poses Different Challenge For U.S. by Gary Rose (Preview | Yahoo - September 26) United States coach Greg Ryan believes Brazil will pose a different challenge to any of the teams they have already faced at the 2007 World Cup as the two sides prepare for their semifinal showdown at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium on Thursday.more details | go to article
Solo, U.S. Target Final Berth by Gary Rose (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 25) United States goalkeeper Hope Solo has targeted Brazil's defense as the weakness the two-time world champions need to exploit if they are to secure a place in the World Cup final.more details | go to article
Prinz: Timing Of Goals Critical by Gary Rose (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 23) Germany striker Birgit Prinz believes the timing of her side's goals was crucial as they overcame North Korea to progress to the semifinals of the World Cup on Saturday.more details | go to article
England Team Seek Fame Across Pond by Gary Rose (Preview | Independent - September 22) As if defeating the No 1 team in the world were not motivation enough for England's women when they face the United States here today in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the team have the added incentive of putting pressure on Fifa to allow them into the Olympics next year.more details | go to article
Ryan Concentrating On Nigeria by Gary Rose (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 17) United States coach Greg Ryan refuses to concern himself with the permutations which could see his side progress at the 2007 Women's World Cup, preferring instead to focus solely on its final game in Group B against Nigeria on Tuesday.more details | go to article
Sinclair Joy For Canada by Gary Rose (Result | Yahoo - September 16) Canada captain Christine Sinclair expressed her delight for teammates Sophie Schmidt and Martina Franko after the pair grabbed their first-ever World Cup goals against Ghana on Saturday.more details | go to article
U.S. Coach Hopes World Cup Boosts Pro League Prospects by Gary Rose (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - September 14) United States women's soccer coach Greg Ryan admits the quality of the games on display at the World Cup so far will provide a major boost in helping the re-launch of a professional women's soccer league in America.more details | go to article
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