U.S. Soccer news: More than $20,000 raised in jersey auction; U-20 roster named for Japan friendlies
The U.S. Women’s National Team auctioned off game-worn autographed jerseys over the past week, and the online auction ended Monday night, and a total of $20, 597.44 was raised for the Shirts Off Their Backs auction. The proceeds will go to the American Red Cross, benefiting tsunami relief efforts in Japan. USWNT keeper Hope Solo’s jersey garnered the most money ($3,050). All jerseys went for more than $500. Also on Tuesday, U.S. Soccer announced the roster for the upcoming U-20 WNT camp in Chula Vista, California. (more…)
Two first-half goals seal U.S. victory over Japan, but Americans lose Tarpley to ACL injury
Abby Wambach redirected a service from Ali Krieger off a set piece, and Amy Rodriguez put the finishing touches on a great buildup by Heather O’Reilly and Wambach to give the U.S. all it needed to defeat Japan, 2-0, Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. But, unfortunately the U.S. was dealt a major blow as midfielder Lindsay Tarpley, who came on as a sub in the second half, tore her ACL in her right knee and will miss the 2011 Women’s World Cup. (more…)
Abby Wambach, Heather O’Reilly, Pia Sundhage talk about 2011 World Cup
U.S. Head Coach Pia Sundhage, midfielder Heather O’Reilly, and forward Abby Wambach addressed the media today following the announcement of the U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup roster. Sundhage said it was difficult to narrow down the roster to 21 players, saying, “We have not picked the best 21 players. We picked the 21 players that will do the best together … (We’re) very happy with the 21 we picked and the fact that they are different from each other. Everyone has high expectations.” (more…)
U.S. Coach Pia Sundhage names 21-player World Cup roster
The U.S. Women’s National team roster for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany was announced this morning. Coach Pia Sundhage is taking three keepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and four forwards to Germany for the tournament, which takes place from June 26-July 17. Nine of the players were part of the 2007 U.S. Women’s World Cup team that finished in third place in China. (more…)
U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup roster to be unveiled live on ESPN
U.S. Soccer announced today that the U.S. Women’s National Team’s World Cup roster will be announced live, Monday, May 9, on ESPN. Pia Sundhage’s 21-player roster will be named live at 10 a.m. ET. ESPN SportsCenter anchors Kevin Negandhi and Sage Steele will host the show, which will feature interviews with U.S. captain Christie Rampone and Abby Wambach. Currently, the U.S. Women’s National Team is wrapping up a three-week training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida. (more…)
Sundhage calls 29 players into training camp
The U.S. Women’s National Team will head into a training camp from April 18-May 6 in West Palm Beach, Florida. U.S. Head Coach Pia Sundhage named 29 players to her training camp roster, including three in collegians – Sydney Leroux (UCLA), Kristie Mewis (Boston College), and Christine Nairn (Penn State). Leroux and Mewis will attend only the first week of camp from April 18-22 while Nairn will train only in the second week from April 25-29. The roster includes 25 players from Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). (more…)
Alyssa Naeher talks Algarve Cup: “I like the team’s chances”
Alyssa Naeher is in Portugal at her first Algarve Cup (ISI Photos)
Alyssa Naeher’s been on the big stage before. The 22-year-old Boston Breakers keeper won the Golden Glove for the world champion U-20 Women’s National Team at the 2008 Women’s World Cup. Now, Naeher has taken her game to another level. She’s currently in Portugal at her first Algarve Cup with the full U.S. Women’s National Team. (more…)
U.S. Women’s National Team Algarve Cup Roster announced
Pia Sundhage has named a 24-player preliminary roster for the upcoming Algarve Cup in Portugal. Sundhage took 32 players to Florida to train from Feb. 3-9. She selected 24 players to bring to Portugal to compete against Japan (March 2), Finland (March 4), and Norway (March 7) in group play. The Algarve Cup runs from March 2-9. (more…)
Nation’s top recruits Morgan Brian and Lauren Bohaboy talk about their future
Some of the best high school soccer seniors in the U.S. officially committed to colleges today, the National Letter of Intent Day. Our Game caught up with two of the top recruits – Morgan Brian and Lauren Bohaboy. (more…)
Pia Sundhage announces roster for upcoming USWNT training camp
U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Pia Sundhage announced Monday the 31-player roster for the team’s upcoming training camp in Florida. The camp will take place in Ft. Lauderdale from Feb. 3 through Feb. 9. Of the 31 players, one (Sinead Farrelly) is making her first USWNT camp appearance. (more…)
Sources: Hope Solo joins magicTalk SC
Former Saint Louis Athletica and Atlanta Beat keeper Hope Solo will soon be reunited with some of her teammates from the U.S. Women’s National Team, joining Abby Wambach, Christie Rampone, Lindsay Tarpley, and Shannon Boxx, on the team formerly known as the Washington Freedom, according to sources close to the league. (more…)
Four Nations Tournament tiebreaker scenarios
All four teams in the Four Nations Tournament in Chongqing, China have a chance to become tournament champions. After two games, the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and China all have 1-1 records. Monday, the U.S. plays China and Sweden takes on Canada. Certain results will lead to a number of tiebreaker scenarios that will ultimately decide the champion. (more…)
Rosters announced for Four Nations Tournament in China
The U.S., Canada, and Sweden women’s national team rosters have been announced ahead of the Four Nations Tournament, which takes place from Jan. 21-Jan. 25. Teams arrived as early as Thursday, Jan. 13, in Chongqing, China, to begin training. Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and China will compete in the tournament. Here are the rosters …
U.S. Soccer appoints Jill Ellis and April Heinrichs to oversee U.S. Women’s National Teams
At a press conference Thursday afternoon, U.S. Soccer named April Heinrichs at Technical Director and Jill Ellis as the Development Director for the U.S. Women’s National Teams. The announcement was made by U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. (more…)
Kristine Lilly announces her retirement from soccer
U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Kristine Lilly has announced her retirement after a 24-year career. Lilly, who is the most capped player in all of U.S. Soccer with 352 appearances, played in five FIFA World Cups and recently played for the USWNT during the World Cup qualifiers. She scored her final and 130th international goal on May 22, 2010, in a game against Germany. (more…)
Becky Edwards latest player to sign with WNY Flash
Former FC Gold Pride midfielder Becky Edwards has signed with the WNY Flash of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). The 22-year-old recently was called up by the U.S. U-23 team for its mid-December training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Edwards joins a Flash team that last week acquired Swedish international Caroline Seger and U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Yael Averbuch. (more…)
