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| US Women's Soccer Coach Scores Points for Leadership Forbes (blog) The US women's soccer team reached the championship and played their hearts out for 117 minutes against an incredibly skilled and cohesive competitor. They ultimately lost but didn't “shrivel.” They were emen and played with passion, precision, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A bra and a prayer can't help local soccer fans San Jose Mercury News But even the presence of the greatest souvenir in women's soccer wasn't enough to help the US team as it fell to Japan. Still, the Team Japan fans beamed as if they could single-handedly will their team to victory. By halftime, the score was tied and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Soccer fever grips Metro Detroit as Japan tops US for women's championship The Detroit News Livonia — It was a rollercoaster of emotion Sunday for the 200-plus soccer fans at Claddagh Irish Pub, who watched the US women's team lose the World Cup toJapan after twice holding the lead. "They had the game won twice. They couldn't finish it off ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Despite outcome, U.S. women earned respect ESPN Millions of Japanese fans got up at the crack of dawn to watch Sunday's final match live and support their Yamato Nadeshiko, "ideal Japanese woman." They were ideal indeed as they took on the final match favorite, two-time World Cupchampion United ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| World Cup fans disappointed by U.S. loss to Japan phillyBurbs.com The US women's soccer team was seeking its third World Cup crown in the 20-year-history of the once-every-four-years tournament. The last time the US won thechampionship was in 1999. Ott's patron Joe Malvecki of Riverside had followed the World Cup ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| After US loss, Megan Rapinoe's dad wants to see daughter in Olympics Record-Searchlight Rapinoe's daughter, Megan, is a midfielder on the US women's soccer team, which lost to Japan on Sunday in the World Cup final game. United States' Megan Rapinoe controls the ball from Japan's Shinobu Ohno, left, as referee Bibiana Steinhaus of Germany ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Women's World Cup final breaks Twitter record Journal Review (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Japan players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's SoccerWorld Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Japanese women's soccer team won their ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Young soccer players cheer on their idols on Team USA Detroit Free Press Emotions ranged from cheers of jubilation to sighs of sorrow to silence when Japanpulled off the victory. “That's why they call it the agony of defeat,” camp director and associate head coach of UM's women's soccer team Dean Duerst said when the game ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US Women Lose, But ESPN Wins Over Viewers For World Cup Finals The Big Lead To the surprise of few who have been following the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, ESPN on July 17 continued to attract big ratings for its coverage of the two-week event. The championship game between Japan and the US drew an 8.6 rating, according to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Soccer fever grips Metro Detroit as Japan tops US for women's championship The Detroit News Wambach gave the US a 2-1 lead lead over Japan in the 104th minute of theWomen's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany. Only a few minutes of extra time remain, but the fans at Claddagh won't let their emotions out of hand again, not after the first ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| No rooting against anyone in a game like this San Francisco Chronicle Sure, it's hard to root against the Japanese women's soccer team, but the folks at the Mad Dog in the Fog were more than up to the task Sunday. Technically, the folks at the Dog, a bar on Haight, were rooting for the American women in the World Cup ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Morning Coffee! USA Heartbreak Edition SB Nation New York (blog) by Jared Smith • Jul 18, 2011 11:32 AM EDT Good morning New York sports fans! It was heartbreak city for American sports fans on Sunday as USA's women's soccer team lost in a shootout to Japan in the World Cup finale. Japan stunned the United States by ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Japan crowned World champs Deccan Herald Japan was in need of a good news story after the tsunami disaster which rocked the country in March and their women's soccer team delivered it in dramatic fashion despite being dominated for long spells in the final. "To our friends around the world ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Abby Wambach's World Cup dream denied Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Friends and family of Abby Wambach are stunned as the US women's soccerteam, led by Pittsford's Wambach, loses to Japan in Sunday's World Cup final. They were gathered at Pittsford's Back Nine Bar & Grill to watch. / KRIS J. MURANTE staff photographer ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Women's Soccer World Cup Won by Japan Cheers up Depressed Japanese due to ... Day Breaking News Soccer World Cup final for women was held on yesterday in Japan, in this most expected final Japan was confronting the most powerful world champion US. The splendid and wonderful performances by players of both teams have engulfed the hearts of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US defeat leaves fans here disappointed STLtoday.com While the US team's white-knuckle ride to the final game against Japan was inspiring for young female soccer players, the watch parties were also filled with beer-drinking buddies and dads with their sons in tow. Fans spilled out from under a large ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Women's World Cup primer: United States vs. Japan in championship match Washington Post (blog) President Obama's tweet: “To the women of our national soccer team: Sorry I can't be there to see you play, but I'll be cheering you on from here. Let's go.” According to Post correspondent William Wan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended a news ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Extra points: World Cup loss stings for US fans Detroit Free Press Beyond having a few more female fans at the bar than usual for Sunday'sWomen's World Cup final, the capacity crowd at Milwaukee's soccer-centric Highbury Pub looked and acted about the same as it does during US men's games.... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Local collegiate soccer players see hope for women's soccer despite the US- 11... Pensacola News Journal Although Oram and Pickrell were frustrated by the 3-1 penalty kick loss to Japan, they were thrilled to see women's soccer finally at the forefront of sports conversation around the country. So was Maggie Rogers, a Gulf Breeze High graduate who plays ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US women get some local support in World Cup showdown (With Video) Delaware County Daily Times The United States took a one-goal lead during extra time, but allowed Japan to tie it. The championship boiled down to penalty kicks, where the Japanese proved better, winning the World Cup. “It's definitely been a nice little ride,” White said before ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Japan set new benchmark for Asia with women's World Cup triumph ... By Alastair Himmer With their women crowned world champions and the “Blue Samurai” currently on top in Asia, envious eyes will be cast at Japan from their continental rivals to far beyond. South Korea put Asian soccer firmly on the map with their ... Reuters Soccer Blog |
| Women's Soccer World Cup Final: A Game of Determination & Heart ... By genConnect Staff The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final between USA & Japan ended in penalty kicks crowning Japan the winner; healing continues for Japan after March earthquake. genConnectgenConnect |
| World Cup Final: USA Women's Soccer Team Defeated By Japan (VIDEO) By The Huffington Post News Editors 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. "This is obviously going to hurt for a while," said Abby Wambach, whose only hole in her glittering ... whose only hole in her glittering career is the World Cup title. After being presented with the gold trophy, Japan's players jumped up and down on the podium, then gathered behind a sign reading "Champions. World Champions." ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed |
| Soccer: Epic win over U.S. seals Japan's Women's World Cup ... Soccer: Epic win over U.S. seals Japan's Women's World Cup fairytale. FRANKFURT, July 17, Kyodo. Saki Kumagai completed a fairytale finish with the decisive spot kick as Japan stunned favorites the United States 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's ... Tournament MVP Homare Sawa forced penalties with an equalizer in the second extra period as Japan twice came from behind, and goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori saved two penalties in the shootout before Kumagai buried the winner. ... News - Kyodo News |
| Obama Foodorama: White House Soccer & Snacks: First Family Watches ... By Eddie Gehman Kohan The First Family gathered in the Treaty Room office in the residence of the White House "to cheer on the US women's soccer team," according to aides. The very exciting game ended tragically in overtime, with Japan stunning the US 3-1 in a penalty shootout, after coming from ... In June, President Obama spoke about his experience as a Soccer Dad as he welcomed Major League Soccer champions the ado Rapids to the White House, for a ceremony honoring their achievement. ... Obama Foodorama |
| US can't pull off one last thriller at World Cup | The Daily Caller By admin United States players stand on the pitch after their team lost the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011. ... Through every comeback, to every last second, they never doubted that, somehow, they would emerge as champions. But the resilience that had carried them so far and captivated their country disappeared when they needed it most. Shannon Boxx, Carli Lloyd and Tobin Heath all failed ... The Daily Caller |
| Women's World Cup: Portland Pilots cheer on former teammates Megan ... By The Associated Press View full sizeAP PhotoJapan's Shinobu Ohno, back, and United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, compete for the ball during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup. ... Under Charles, the Portland Pilots won the NCAA women's soccer championship in 2002. Charles died a year later after a bout with cancer, his legacy extending beyond Portland. Former U.S. national team players Tiffeny Milbrett, Shannon MacMillan and Kasey Keller were... Oregon Sports |
| Japan beat United States to win Women's Soccer World Cup | News ... By Clark Collis Japan won the Women's Soccer World Cup after beating the United States in today's final in Frankfurt, Germany. The Americans were ahead twice in the game, but at the end of extra time the score stood at 2-2. Japan won the ensuing ... News Briefs |
| On Nachas and Patriotism and the Japanese Women's Team's Victory ... By Richard Landes On Nachas and Patriotism and the Japanese Women's Team's Victory. Posted on July 18, 2011 by Richard Landes. Here I am in Germany, keeping track of theWomen's soccer championship out of the corner of my eye, rooting for the US team out ... Augean Stables |
| Japanese Women Win World Cup Soccer, 2011 By David Yeagley Japanese national women's soccer team wins the 2011. World Cup. Was it their gods? After the U.S. women missed some twelve goals in the first half hour of the game, you'd think some force was protecting Japan's team. ... BadEagle.com |
| A victory for women's soccer in Japan is a victory for all | NEWS ... By Dolores M. Bernal The Japanese women's team victory over the US should be seen as a win-win for women in Asia, but also in the West. This win may have positive effects on howwomen's soccer is received in Japan — a country struggling with gender-equality ... NEWS JUNKIE POST |
| Women's World Cup Rating For USA-Japan: 8.6 | The Big Lead By TheBigLead 61 Responses to “Women's World Cup Rating For USA-Japan: 8.6”. 1. Suck my Dixon Says: July 18th, 2011 at 11:29 AM. What does all of this mean? Forwomen's soccer in the US as a whole? Nothing. ... The Big Lead |
| Women's World Cup Win Is a Boost of Morale for Weary Japan - TIME Japan's Women's World Cup win against the U.S. is not only one of the country's... in blocking two U.S. kicks, giving Japan its first soccer championship. ... www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2083703,00.html | ||
| Japanese Women Become The World Soccer Champions Japan has become World's Women Soccer Champion. apan beat the United States of America to win the women's world cup soccer in Frankfurt. informationmadness.com/.../3969-japanese-women-become-th... | ||
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| Success of Japan women's soccer team elicits mix of frustration ... BERLIN -- Japan's success in the Women's Soccer World Cup in Germany ... allchampionship contenders from Europe, which prides itself on its soccer ability, ... mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/.../20110715p2a00m0na011000c.h... | ||
| Japan beats USA Womens World Cup Soccer Championships - Sports ... Japan beats USA Womens World Cup Soccer Championships Loading. Previous 1 / 30 Next. Germany Soccer WWCup Final Japan USA. Japan players lift the trophy in ... www.sacbee.com/.../japan-beats-usa-womens-world-cup.html?... | ||
| Women's World Cup primer: United States vs. Japan in championship ... Everything you need to know before the United States plays Japan in theWomen's World Cup final is here. www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQAzgr4JI_blog.html | ||
| Japanese Women's Soccer Team Lifts Disaster-Weary Country | East ... Japan's women's soccer team pulled off a surprise win in the World Cup ...women will face off against the United States in Sunday's championship game. ... www.voanews.com/.../Japanese-Womens-Soccer-Team-Lifts-... | ||
| Japan is the "sentimental favorite" heading into Women's World Cup ... The team is known as 'Nadeshiko Japan' where 'Nadeshiko' literally means 'wild pink', a reference to the Japanese soccer women as wild flowers. ... www.goal.com/.../japan-is-the-sentimental-favorite-heading-in... | ||
| Daily poll: Did you watch the Women's Soccer World Cup ... Did you watch the Women's Soccer World Cup championship game? ...Germany Soccer WWCup Final Japan USA.JPG AP photoJapan's Homare Sawa, right, ... www.nj.com/hudson/.../daily_poll_did_you_watch_the_w.htm... | ||
| US women have trophies, Japan's got game - Soccer- NBC Sports It's bonded the Japanese women even closer by playing for a cause bigger thansoccer - providing some balm for a nation in pain. ... nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43768078/ns/sports-soccer/ | ||
| Mostly Harmless: Nadeshiko Japan! It's the Japanese Women's Soccer ... Here are the highlights of Japan's women's soccer team's 3-1 victory over Sweden in the ... Darren Clarke's Emotional Win at The Open Championship ... mlyhlss.blogspot.com/.../nadeshiko-japan-its-japanese-womens... | ||
| Sports | US women's soccer has trophies, Japan's got game ... US women's soccer has trophies, Japan's got game ... the two-time defendingchampion, in extra time when it proved fitter than its big, lumbering opponent. ... seattletimes.nwsource.com/.../2015617037_apsocwwcupfinal... |
