US women's soccer

(Newser) - Outspoken goalie Hope Solo is on the US women's soccer team roster for games against Mexico later this month, reports the AP. The 26-year-old player publicly criticized coach Greg Ryan for playing Briana Scurry in her place in the World Cup semifinals, and was kept from practicing and playing in...

(Newser) - Well, it’s better than nothing. The US women’s soccer team demolished Norway 4-1 yesterday to take third place in the women’s World Cup. Abby Wambach scored in the 30th and 46th minutes, giving the women a lead they never relinquished. It’s a small consolation after the...

(Newser) - The US women’s soccer team just suffered one of its worst World Cup losses, but all eyes are focused on the team’s outspoken player and embattled coach. Goalie Hope Solo was banished today after publicly criticizing the choice of veteran teammate Briana Scurry to replace her in the...

(Newser) - Brianna Scurry, not Hope Solo, will be in goal for the U.S. Women's team in today's semifinal World Cup match against Brazil.  The decision was announced yesterday by coach Greg Ryan, citing tactical concerns for his last minute switch.  To counter the Brazilian style of play "...