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NSC Exhibitions Key To Rebirth Of WUSA
by Michael Rand (Preview | Star Tribune - May 18)
In Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo's perfect world, she would be in the early stages of her fourth pro soccer season in the WUSA. Instead, she is trying to stay in shape while the WUSA -- which folded in September 2003 because of a lack of funds -- tries to re-establish itself. more details | go to article

Women's Pro Leagues Face Uphill Battle
by Pam Schmid (Preview | Star Tribune - June 20)
Jim Kennedy sat in a darkened theater last August and pondered the sad irony. The CEO of Cox Enterprises, owner of the Atlanta Beat of the Women's United Soccer Association, was watching "Bend It Like Beckham," the popular movie featuring teen-age protagonists who dream of a league where women, too, can play professional soccer. more details | go to article

Soccer? Sure. And Tuj Lub, Too
by Norman Draper (Article | Star Tribune - July 4)
There's a feel of shuffleboard or horseshoes to the sport of tuj lub, or "top spin." A dash of Indiana Jones cracking his bullwhip and a fly fisherman casting his line into a mountain stream. Maybe even a little bit of curling, if you have a vivid imagination. more details | go to article

Minnesota Thunder Has New Attitude About Cup
by Michael Rand (Preview | Star Tribune - July 20)
The Thunder operates on an annual budget of about $1 million and never has turned a profit. The U.S. Open Cup, an annual tournament featuring teams from all levels of soccer, carries a prize of $100,000 for the winner and $50,000 for the runner-up. Here's a hint, then, about which upcoming match the Thunder is gearing up to win: It sure isn't Saturday's A-League tussle with Edmonton. more details | go to article

At A Glance: Minnesota Thunder vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
by No Author Listed (Preview | Star Tribune - July 20)
Storylines: The Galaxy is one of Major League Soccer's top teams, boasting leading goal scorer Carlos Ruiz and U.S. national team veteran Cobi Jones. ... The Thunder, which plays in the A-League, never has defeated an MLS team in the U.S. Open Cup. more details | go to article

Thunder 1, Los Angeles 0
by Brian Gomez (Result | Star Tribune - July 21)
Chris Brunt was scoreless in his previous 13 games this season. That changed Tuesday, when he gave the Thunder a chance to win $100,000. After corralling a free kick from midfielder Jeff Matteo, Brunt, a defender, scored on a header in the 22nd minute of the first half and the Thunder held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer at the Metrodome. more details | go to article

USA 3, Australia 1
by Brian Gomez (Result | Star Tribune - July 22)
Three weeks from the start of the Olympics, Mia Hamm lifted a huge weight off her shoulders Wednesday night -- and made more history in the process. Better yet, an announced crowd of 10,276 enjoyed every minute of it. more details | go to article

Last Hurrah For U.S. Soccer's Biggest Stars
by Michael Rand (Preview | Star Tribune - July 21)
If this is part of a farewell tour, save your goodbyes. If it is the end of an era, members of the U.S. women's national soccer team say, there will be a time to pause and look back. However, now is a time to fix a steely stare straight ahead at an Olympic gold medal. more details | go to article

San Jose 3, Thunder 2
by Jim Paulsen (Result | Star Tribune - August 5)
For sheer drama, it doesn't get much better. But for the Thunder, the result could not have been worse. After playing the San Jose Earthquakes to a draw for 90 minutes of regulation time and two 15-minute overtime periods -- and outplaying the defending Major League Soccer champions for large portions of the game -- the Thunder lost 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup as outcome was decided by penalty kicks. more details | go to article

Thunder Another Hurdle For Quake Phenom Donovan
by Jim Paulsen (Preview | Star Tribune - August 4)
It was fitting that the sky was overcast and a threat of rain loomed over James Griffin Stadium in St. Paul on Tuesday, where Landon Donovan and the San Jose Earthquakes practiced in preparation for tonight's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal game against the Minnesota Thunder. more details | go to article

New-Look Scurry Aims For Another Gold Medal
by Rachel Blount (Profile/Interview | Star Tribune - August 11)
Every now and then, Briana Scurry takes the picture out of the drawer, just as a gentle reminder. She once thought her goalkeeping skills would prevent anything from slipping through her hands. But after stopping thousands of soccer balls, she couldn't hang on to her perfect life. more details | go to article

Private School Courts Elite Soccer Players
by Michael Rand (Article | Star Tribune - December 21)
Shattuck-St. Mary's, a private boarding and day school in Faribault, announced Monday that it is working with the Minnesota Thunder to create an elite-level soccer program modeled after the school's nationally recognized hockey program. more details | go to article

Weah's Visit Is Now Part Of His Legend
by Patrick Reusse (Profile/Interview | Star Tribune - February 27)
The high temperature in Monrovia, Liberia, on Saturday was 92 degrees. Throw in high humidity and the "feels-like" temperature was 106. George Weah was asked if he finds it puzzling that so many of his countrymen have emigrated to the Twin Cities, where residents celebrate when the high reaches 30 in February. more details | go to article

The New Face Of U.S. Soccer
by Clemente Lisi (Profile/Interview | Star Tribune - September 8)
Abby Wambach has replaced Mia Hamm as the star of the U.S. soccer team, relying on strength and power rather than speed and finesse. more details | go to article

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