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Living a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle, From the Inside Out

Hope Solo | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Skincare, Healthy Living, Women's Soccer, Athletes, Hope Solo, American Soccer, London Olympics, US Women's Soccer, Dieting, Soccer, Health, Exercise, Fitness, Olympic Games, Simple, Bblog-Unileversimple2, Healthy Living News
Hope Solo

As goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, I am always on the go. My hectic schedule can be trying, but I know that, in order to achieve my goals and look and feel my best, I need to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

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WATCH: Alex Morgan Scores As U.S. Draws With Japan

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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SENDAI, Japan -- Alex Morgan scored in the 72nd minute to give the United States a 1-1 draw with Japan, the team that beat them in the final of the Wo...

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Some Good News Out of the Women's Sports World

Katie Groke Ellis | Posted 05.13.2012

Read More: U.S. Women's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Title IX, Women's Sports, Women's World Cup, Colorado Rapids Women, Colorado Rapids, Denver News
Katie Groke Ellis

In a time when men's and women's sports teams feel like they are competing against each other for a fan base, it is refreshing to see the new Rapids coach embracing the game as a whole and encouraging fans of all genders.

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Soccer -- That American Sport

Alan Black | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: MLS Season, Rush Limbaugh, Football, Espn Soccer, Alan Black, Soccer Popularity, Ronaldo, US Soccer, Messi v Ronaldo, Landon Donovan, US Womens Soccer, Hope Solo, US Mens Soccer, Sports News
Alan Black

So why is soccer popular with American youth? Blame Landon Donovan for setting off "U.S.A!" chants heard across the nation during the last World Cup.

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WATCH: US Women Lose To Japan In World Cup Rematch

AP | By The Associated Press | Posted 03.05.2012

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-- Megumi Takase scored on a header in the 84th minute, and world champion Japan beat the United States 1-0 Monday at Faro, Portugal, in a rematch of...

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Another Step Back for Women's Sports

Katie Groke Ellis | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Women's Sports, Women's World Cup, U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer, U.S. Women's Soccer, Female Athletes, Title IX, Concacaf, Women's Soccer, Denver News
Katie Groke Ellis

This week, news came out that the Women's Professional Soccer League had cancelled their 2012 season. This country has to do a better job at supporting women's athletics both financially and in spirit.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Star Moves Closer To History

AP | By JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 01.30.2012

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Now Abby Wambach only has Mia Hamm to beat. The veteran striker scored twice Sunday night, moving into second place on...

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Hope Lives On! U.S. Women Qualify For Olympics

AP | By JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Alex Morgan, Soccer-Olympic-Qualifying, Video, US Women's Soccer, London 2012 Women's Soccer, London Olympics 2012, US Women's Soccer London 2012, Sports News

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The final goal in the game that put the U.S. women's soccer team into the Olympics was scored by Alex Morgan, the super...

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Fatal Shooting In Hotel Hosting U.S. Women's Soccer Team

AP | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: US Soccer Hotel Shooting, Soccer Olympic Qualifying, US Soccer Hotel, Olympic Qualifying, Hope Solo, Vancouver Hotel Shooting, US-Womens-Soccer, Hope Solo Hotel Shooting, Sports Crime, Sports News

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A man was shot and killed in a restaurant of the hotel hosting the U.S. women's soccer team during the Olympic qua...

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Female Athlete Of The Year

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 02.19.2012

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With the final seconds ticking down and the Americans on the verge of their earliest exit ever from the Women's World Cup, Abby Wambach kept waving he...

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U.S. Women's Soccer Tops Canada

Posted 11.23.2011

Read More: Abby Wambach, Abby Wambach Goal, US Soccer, Video, Women's Soccer, Soccer, Hope Solo Soccer, US vs Canada, Hope Solo, US Women's Soccer, Sports News

By ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. -- Abby Wambach made the most of her last match before a little rest and relaxation. The ve...

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U.S. Women's Soccer League Still Struggling After World Cup Heroes Return

Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Women's World Cup, U.S. Women's Soccer, Women's Professional Soccer League, U.S. Soccer, Soccer, Professional Soccer, Sports News

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Three weeks after losing in the final of the Women’s World Cup, the players on the United States national team have returned to...

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Women's Soccer Stars Will Be The Faces Of The Chicago Marathon

Posted 09.25.2011

Read More: Abby Wambach, Chicago Marathon, Chicago, Bank of America, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Illinois, US Women's Soccer, Chicago Impact, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago News

Three stars of the U.S. women's soccer team's inspiring World Cup run will be helping to promote a major sporting event of a different color: the Chic...

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My Husband Is Watching Other Women!

Marlo Thomas | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Title IX, Female Athletes, Women's Soccer, US Women's Soccer Team, Billie Jean King, Soccer, Marlo Thomas, US Women's Soccer, Women News
Marlo Thomas

You think you know a guy after 31 years of marriage, but last week, I saw my husband break new ground.

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Despite Heartbreaking Loss, U.S. Women Give Soccer a Boost

Larry Atkins | Posted 09.17.2011

Read More: U.S. Women's Soccer, US Soccer, Women's Soccer, World Cup, Major League Soccer, Soccer, Sports News
Larry Atkins

While the future of American soccer was unlikely to be determined by the American team's World Cup performance, the impressive showing should lead to even more passion about soccer as a spectator sport, both for the men's and women's pro leagues.

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WATCH: Highlights From Women's World Cup Final

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.16.2011

Read More: 2011 Women's World Cup, Japan vs. USA, Video, u.s Women's Soccer, World Cup, Soccer Games, Soccer, USA Women's World Cup Final, USA vs. Japan, World Cup Final, Hope Solo, Women's World Cup, Women's World Cup 2011, USA Soccer, USA Japan, Sports News

Japan has won the Women's World Cup, stunning the United States 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie. ...

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Women's World Cup Final Live Blog

Posted 09.16.2011

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The USA women's soccer team takes on Japan on Sunday in the Women's World Cup final. The game will begin at 2:45 p.m ET on ESPN. In the quarterfina...

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U.S. Women's Soccer And The Problem Of American Exceptionalism

Rabbi Joshua Hess | Posted 09.16.2011

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Rabbi Joshua Hess

We have lost the joy that comes from challenging ourselves to compete, and from knowing that we have given our best effort, even if we didn't win.

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Why You Should Care About the Women's World Cup

Toni Nagy | Posted 09.15.2011

Read More: Sports, Women's Soccer, Athletes, World Cup, Soccer, Olympics Athletes, Women's World Cup, Brandi Chastain, Women's Sports, US Women's Soccer, Sports News
Toni Nagy

The American team has made it to the Women's World Cup. I only found out about it today on Facebook, my most trusted news source, and there was but one lonely post about it on my newsfeed.

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Men's Soccer Whiners Can Learn From the World Cup Women

Alan Black | Posted 09.14.2011

Read More: Lionel Messi, World Cup Germany, US Women's Soccer, Soccer Latest, American Soccer News, David Beckham, Women's World Cup, US Soccer, World Cup Soccer, Women Soccer World Cup, Women Soccer, Women Soccer US, US Women Soccer, Women Soccer Play, Sports News
Alan Black

Listen up, male soccer-actor! Watch the women play. You will see the beautiful game. The women play, you act. The women fight, you pose.

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: 2011 Women's World Cup, Women's World Cup, 2011 British Open, US Women's Soccer, Derek Jeter, Christian Lopez Derek Jeter, Mlb All-Star Game 2011, New York News
Len Berman

As baseball starts its "second half," where has the offense gone? At the break, scoring is way down, and batting averages have shrunk to their lowest level since 1985.

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Women's World Cup, Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets, US Women's Soccer, Derek Jeter, Mlb All-Star Game 2011, New York News
Len Berman

With all the bellyaching over Derek Jeter's absence from the All Star Game, I think it's no biggie. His presence wouldn't have won the game for the American League.

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Women's World Cup Welcome Escape From Lockouts

Brian Frederick | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Abby Wambach, Women's World Cup, U.S. Women's Soccer, Landon Donovan Goal, Nba Lockout, NFL Lockout, Landon Donovan, Sports News
Brian Frederick

Forget the Super Bowl. Forget the NBA finals. Forget the World Series. The U.S. women's World Cup victory over Brazil on Sunday was easily the most entertaining game in the past year.

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LIVE UPDATES: USA Vs. Colombia

The Huffington Post | Dean Praetorius | Posted 09.01.2011

Read More: USA Women Soccer, USA Women 2011, US Women's World Cup, US Women, Womens World Cup 2011, USA Women, US Women's Soccer, Colombia Women's Soccer, USA Colombia, Sports News

The United States faces off against Colombia today in their second 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup match. The U.S. is coming off a solid 2-0 win over N...

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WATCH: U.S. Women's Soccer Player Scores From Long Range

Posted 08.06.2011

Read More: 2011 Women's World Cup, Women's World Cup, US Women's National Team, US Women's Soccer, Lauren Cheney, FIFA Women's World Cup, USA Soccer, Video, Sports News

In the team's final match before heading off for the Women's World Cup in Germany, the U.S. managed a 1-0 win over Mexico thanks to a wonder-strike fr...

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