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11 hrs ago | AZCentral.com

Obama gets jersey, and maybe a dig, from Brazil

L'AQUILA, Italy - President Barack Obama seemed pleased with the gift he received Thursday from Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but it was bittersweet nonetheless.

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Yesterday | ESPN

Purdy: U.S. stars in WPS eye 2011 World Cup

Marta leads the L.A. Sol over Washington. The Women's World Cup will take place in Germany in 2011, and the U.S. women's national team is already beginning its preparation for the tournament.

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Related Topix: Abby Wambach, Summer Sports, Pia Sundhage, Heather Mitts, Hope Solo, Christie Rampone

Tue Jul 07, 2009

BleacherReport

Totally Unintentional Abby Causes Another Season-Ending Injury

Poor Abby Wambach. She's a big forward with a big heart, causing big injuries left and right.

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Related Topix: Abby Wambach, Summer Sports

Mon Jun 29, 2009

The Times

Slum walls raise suspicion ...

Comment about "Slum walls raise suspicion in divided Rio" Phone Name Comment 0 Slum walls raise suspicion in divided Rio Ana Nicolaci da Costa, Reuters An aerial photograph shows a wall being built by Rio de Janeiro city hall to limit the expansion of the Dona Marta slum from encroaching on the forest in Rio de Janeiro.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

San Bernardino County Sun

Soccer Roundup: U.S. gains improbable semifinal berth at Confederations Cup

On the verge of elimination and facing long odds, the United States came up with its best performance at a major international tournament in seven years and an improbable semifinal berth at the Confederations Cup.

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Related Topix: Michael Bradley, Summer Sports, Shannon Boxx, Charlie Davies, FIFA Soccer, United States, Golf, Golfers

Tue Jun 16, 2009

StartupJournal

Walled Off: Trees vs. Rio Slums

By ANTONIO REGALADO RIO DE JANEIRO -- Luis Carlos da Silva is helping construct a 10-foot cinder-block wall around Dona Marta, the slum he calls home.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports

Fri May 29, 2009

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Athletica brace for LA star Marta

It was late in Brazil's semifinal match against the United States at the Women's World Cup in 2007 when Marta, generally considered the world's best women's player, scored what may be her signature goal.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Briana Scurry, Han Duan, Tina Ellertson

Thu May 28, 2009

KABC

Does your kid have champion genes?

All parents think their children are good at sports, but how do you know if they're really good? Will your kicking kid grow up to be a soccer sensation? Can your daughter make it from the training pool to the Olympic pool? More: Get breaking news alerts Could workouts transform Jackie Berube into a world-class athlete? "I'm going to try and make it ...

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Sports, Olympics, Swimming

Tue May 26, 2009

ABS-CBN News

US women's soccer league builds for success

WASHINGTON Reviving a women's pro football league in the United States during harsh economic times has been a challenge, but Women's Pro Soccer is on course to meet goals for quality and stability.

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Related Topix: Han Duan, Summer Sports

Sun May 24, 2009

SFGate

Amazing Marta brings gift to Santa Clara

In the 2007 World Cup semifinals against the United States, she scored two goals in a 4-0 Brazil rout.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Tina Ellertson, Briana Scurry, Kobe Bryant (2008 Beijing Olympics)

Sat May 23, 2009

San Jose Mercury News

Sure-footed Marta to test depleted FC Gold Pride

Marta Vieira da Silva just wanted to play soccer. She didn't care about the gender stereotypes of Latin America or the obstacles facing a poor child living in Brazil's hinterlands.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Shannon Boxx, Diego, Nicole Barnhart, Aly Wagner, Rachel Buehler

Thu May 14, 2009

ESPN

Purdy: Foreign stars shine in the early going

Sky Blue earns its first win of the season against Chicago. About one-quarter of the way through the 20-game inaugural season of Women's Professional Soccer, international stars are shining the brightest, but what about the league's American stars? England's Kelly Smith leads the league with four goals and looks like the best player in WPS.

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Related Topix: Abby Wambach, Summer Sports, Heather o'reilly, Kate Markgraf, Christie Rampone, Amy Rodriguez

Sat May 09, 2009

Bleacher Report

Fabiana Arrives in Boston: Breakers Go To LA For Rematch with Sol

The following was excerpted from a Press Release by the Boston Breakers and the Women's Professional Soccer League.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports

Sat May 02, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Up next for Sol: at Boston on Saturday

Sol today AT BOSTON Time : 1 On the air : None. Where : Harvard Stadium, Boston.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Han Duan

Sat Apr 25, 2009

The Oregonian

Sweden beats Brazil 3-1 in women's friendly

Sara Thunebro equalized with a long-range free kick in the 70th, Victoria Svensson made it 2-1 with a header past goalkeeper Barbara one minute later and Goteborg native Lotta Schelin added a third goal in the 84th.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Barbara, Lotta Schelin, US Politics, US News

Thu Apr 23, 2009

Orangeville Banner

Sports Hall of Fame to add five inducteese

The third-annual Halton Hills Sports Museum Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Thursday, June 18 at the John Elliott Theatre and five new members are set to be welcomed.

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Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports, Summer Sports, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Fri Apr 10, 2009

Boston Globe

Breakers shoot for a foothold in Boston

When Erin Kimmelman spied US women's soccer star Angela Hucles at the Boston Breakers headquarters, the Woburn teenager asked for a picture.

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Related Topix: Heather Mitts, Summer Sports, Angela Hucles, Eriko Arakawa, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Thu Apr 09, 2009

Asbury Park Press Online

Rampone, Murphy seek to re-create history

As the salient moment in women's soccer unfolded on July 10, 1999, more than 6,000 miles separated Christie Rampone and Phil Murphy.

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Related Topix: Christie Rampone, Summer Sports, Heather o'reilly, Natasha Kai, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Tue Apr 07, 2009

NorthJersey.com

Averbuch set for Sky Blue debut

Yael Averbuch realized she wanted to be a professional soccer player when she was 9 years old, around the same time her father indulged her with a tricky proposition.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Christie Rampone, Heather o'reilly, Natasha Kai

Sun Apr 05, 2009

Home News Tribune

Sky is the limit

Women's Professional Soccer took a big step in the right direction Sunday in New Jersey.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Han Duan, Christie Rampone, Heather o'reilly

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3 Russian Fed. 23 21 28 72
4 Great Britain 19 13 15 47
5 Germany 16 10 15 41
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
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