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International National Team News

7/31/08: German women arrive at Olympic Games (DFB)
7/31/08: Hingst targets German gold (FIFA.com)
7/29/08: Japan claim friendly win over Argentina (FIFA.com)
7/28/08: USA hopeful despite Wambach loss (FIFA.com)
7/27/08: Brazil defeats Finland in Friendly (Seleção Brasileria de Futebol) Portuguese
7/27/08: Football Ferns match top-ten Canada (New Zealand Soccer)
7/25/08: Marta leaves her mark (FIFA.com)
7/25/08: Football Ferns targeting holders (FIFA.com)
7/24/08: Japan Defeats the Matildas in Kobe (Football Australia)
7/24/08: Japan ease to friendly win (FIFA.com)
7/24/08: Japan game a look to the future for Matildas (Football Australia)
7/23/08: Nadeshiko on the up (FIFA.com)
7/23/08: Germany lose against Norway (DFB)
7/23/08: Football Ferns find scoring touch in Singapore (New Zealand Soccer)
7/22/08: ‘R & R' likely for Ferns' Singapore sojourn (New Zealand Soccer)
7/21/08: One more test on the road to Beijing (DFB)
7/21/08: Games-bound NZ football teams lose (Stuff.co.nz)
7/21/08: Déjà vu for Football Ferns in second Chinese loss (New Zealand Soccer)
7/18/08: Argentina names Olympic team (Argentina FA) Spanish
7/18/08: Brazil names Olympic roster (Seleção Brasileria de Futebol) Portuguese
7/18/08: Neid nominates 16 World Champions (DFB)
7/17/08: Pia's American passion plea (FIFA.com)
7/17/08: German Women beat England on Thursday (DFB)
7/16/08: Brazil hope to end final blues (FIFA.com)
7/15/08: Argentina aiming for redemption (FIFA.com)
7/15/08: Renate Lingor fit for Olympic Games (DFB)
7/15/08: Coach Pellerud nominates roster for Olympic Football Tournament (Canada Soccer)
7/12/08: Alagich goes out a winner (Football Australia)
7/9/08: Matildas' Di Alagich to retire from international competition (Football Australia)
7/9/08: Norway poised for return to elite (FIFA.com)
7/8/08: Nadeshiko Olympic squad announced (Japan FA)
7/8/08: Steffi Jones: "We’re right on track" (DFB)
7/7/08: Matildas grab late win against China (Football Australia)
7/6/08: Dennerby announces Sweden player roster for Olympics (Swedish FA) Swedish
7/4/08: Matildas start building for 2011 World Cup (Football Australia)
7/3/08: Olympic Football Squads Named (New Zealand Soccer)
7/2/08: Ri keen to shine again (FIFA.com)
6/27/08: Matildas give China a pre-game work out (Football Australia)
6/27/08: Brazilian duo catch gold fever (FIFA.com)
6/25/08: Brazil announces North American tour roster (Seleção Brasileria de Futebol) Portuguese
6/24/08: Nigeria lean on African queen (FIFA.com)
6/19/08: Simon grabs late winner against Brazil (Football Australia)
6/18/08: Canadians down luckless Football Ferns (New Zealand Soccer)
6/18/08: Matildas knock down Italians at Peace Cup (Football Australia)
6/17/08: Historic football win for NZ women (Stuff.co.nz)
6/16/08: Football Ferns topple Argentina (New Zealand Soccer)
6/16/08: Canada maintains top spot at Peace Queen Cup (Canada Soccer)
6/15/08: Matildas push world number one USA at Peace Cup (Football Australia)
6/15/08: Ferns brace for Argentine storm (New Zealand Soccer)
6/15/08: Canada prepares for Korea Republic (Canada Soccer)
6/13/08: Football Ferns ready for Olympic dry-run (New Zealand Soccer)
6/9/08: Sawa scoops MVP award (TheAFC.com)
6/9/08: Ri: individual award a team effort (TheAFC.com)
6/9/08: Kim commends Korean spirit (TheAFC.com)
6/8/08: Hearn gets Football Ferns' greenlight (Stuff.co.nz)
6/8/08: China loses 1-2 to North Korea in Asian Cup finals (Chinese FA) Chinese
6/8/08: DPRK crowned Asian champions (TheAFC.com)
6/8/08: Sasaki sets sights on Olympics (TheAFC.com)
6/8/08: Japan hit three to finish third (TheAFC.com)
6/8/08: Nadeshiko finish third in Asian Cup (Japan FA)
6/8/08: Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup (Football Australia)
6/8/08: Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge (Football Australia)
6/7/08: Shang: the fittest will prevail (TheAFC.com)
6/7/08: Third a success says Sermanni (TheAFC.com)
6/6/08: NZ Ferns name Peace Queen Cup roster (New Zealand Soccer)
6/5/08: Argentina preparing for Peace Queen Cup in California (Argentina FA) Spanish
6/5/08: Nadeshiko to play for 3rd place in Asian Cupp (Japan FA)
6/5/08: Shang: There’s work still to do (TheAFC.com)
6/5/08: Super sub Wang spurs China (TheAFC.com)
6/5/08: Kim commends Korean spirit (TheAFC.com)
6/5/08: Ri’s three books final berth (TheAFC.com)
6/4/08: Italy names Peace Queen Cup roster (Italian FA) Italian
6/4/08: Japan have improved, warns Shang (TheAFC.com)
6/4/08: DPRK are favourites says Sermanni (TheAFC.com)
6/2/08: Pellerud to retire from Canadian program in December (Canada Soccer)
6/2/08: Garriock quietly confident ahead of group decider (Football Australia)
6/2/08: An admits room for improvement (TheAFC.com)
6/2/08: Sermanni joy as Matildas march on (TheAFC.com)
6/2/08: Koreans come up short (TheAFC.com)
6/2/08: Japan, Australia advancet (TheAFC.com)
6/1/08: Matildas make it win number two (Football Australia)
6/1/08: Steel Roses seek semis boost (TheAFC.com)
5/29/08: Germany beat Wales in an EC qualifierr (DFB)
5/29/08: Rottenberg bows out on a high (UEFA.com)
5/29/08: Shalimov starts reign in style (UEFA.com)
5/27/08: Rottenberg retires from national team (DFB)
5/8/08: Lions remain on course (TheFA.com)
5/7/08: German women book ticket for EC in Finland (DFB)
5/7/08: Norway downs Poland in UEFA Qualifyer (NFF) Norwegian
5/2/08: Centurion still has many caps ahead of her (Football Australia)
4/25/08:  The sore Shang redemption (China Daily)
4/22/08: Renate Lingor will retire after the season (DFB)
4/21/08: Anne Mäkinen returns from international retirement (Damallsvenskan Newsblog)
4/1/08:  New coach looks to turn team back into contender (China Daily)
3/31/08:  CFA name Shang Ruihua to replace French Elisabeth (China Daily)
3/27/08:  New coach named, Loisel cancels plans (China Daily)
3/7/08: Norway to meet U.S. in group final after defeating China (NFF) Norwegian
3/7/08: Denmark through to Algarve Cup Final (DBU.dk) Danish
3/7/08: Denmark gains revenge against Sweden (Swedish FA) Swedish
3/7/08: German women bounce back against Finland (DFB.de)
3/7/08: Canada downs Japan, 3-0 (Canada Soccer)
3/7/08: Qualification in Ghana's hands (Ghana FA)
3/7/08: Football Ferns banking on goals in Beijing bid (NZ Soccer)
3/7/08:  Loisel in deep water after loss to US (China Daily)
3/6/08: Faye and Fara fire Lions past Northern Ireland (TheFA.com)
3/6/08: Les Bleues out in Africa (UEFA.com)
3/6/08: Germany - Denmark Algarve Cup video highlights (DFB TV)
3/6/08: Schelin to miss entire Algarve Cup with injury (Swedish FA) Swedish
3/6/08: Rasmussen believes Denmark can beat Sweden (Fodbold) Danish
3/6/08: Germans continue test against Finland on Friday (DFB.de)
3/6/08: Sorry start for Steel Roses (TheAFC.com)
3/6/08: Powell wants focus (TheFA.com)
3/6/08: Videkull quits as Sweden's U23/U21 National coach (Damfotboll.com)
3/5/08: Germany opens Algarve Cup with defeat (DFB.de)
3/5/08: Huge Danish victory (DBU.dk) Danish
3/5/08: Finland no problem for Sweden (Swedish FA) Swedish
3/5/08: Ljungberg's history (Swedish FA) Swedish
3/5/08: Norway's talent shines in victory over Italy (NFF) Norwegian
3/5/08: Matildas come from behind for series clean sweep (Football Australia)
3/5/08: Australian late show denies Football Ferns (NZ Soccer)
3/5/08: Canada edges Russia, 2-1 (Canada Soccer)
3/5/08: Decision time for seven spots (CAF Online)
3/3/08: Chapman seals win for Matildas (Football Australia)
3/3/08: Football Ferns break goal drought against Matildas (NZ Soccer)
3/1/08: Matildas see off New Zealand in series opener (Football Australia)
3/1/08: Ferns lose first Aussie test (New Zealand Soccer)

International Club News

7/31/08: India Trotter signs with FFC Frankfurt (womensoccer.de) (German)
5/30/08: Rottenberg keeps on for Frankfurt (UEFA.com)
5/27/08: Ljungberg vows Umeå return (UEFA.com)
5/24/08: Frankfurt complete Women's Cup treble (UEFA.com)
5/24/08: Women's champions bursting with pride (UEFA.com)
5/24/08: Umeå reflect on another near miss (UEFA.com)
5/23/08: Fans flocking to Frankfurt finale (UEFA.com)
5/23/08: Marta's Umeå to attack Frankfurt (UEFA.com)
5/19/08: Frankfurt grateful for rude awakening (UEFA.com)
5/17/08: Advantage Frankfurt after Umeå draw (UEFA.com)
5/16/08: Marta mystery gives Frankfurt a lift (UEFA.com)
5/14/08: Pohlers playing her part (UEFA.com)
5/13/08: Yamaguchi thrilled by European chance (UEFA.com)
5/5/08:  FA Cup win secures Arsenal Double (BBC Sport)
5/5/08: Frankfurt bounce back as Arsenal delight (UEFA.com)
4/14/08: Women's finalists hit rivals for six (UEFA.com)
4/5/08: Frankfurt ease into final again (UEFA.com)
3/30/08: Lyon keep Umeå in sight (UEFA.com)
3/29/08: Frankfurt step closer to final (UEFA.com)
3/27/08: Lyon ambition continues to grow (UEFA.com)
3/24/08: Europe works wonders for Everton (UEFA.com)
3/6/08: Bartusiak's contract extended by Frankfurt (DFB.de) German
3/5/08: Pohlers thrilled by Frankfurt deal (UEFA.com)
3/2/08: First-place Frankfurt wins without trouble (dfb.de) German
3/2/08: Arsenal win extends league lead (BBC Sport)

Former U.S. Player News

7/31/08: Gold Medalist to help build affordable homes in Oakland (cbs5.com)
7/28/08: Celebrity Mom Profile: Julie Foudy (Kaboose.com)
7/22/08: Former Olympian speaks on living with rheumatoid arthritis (Orange County Register)
6/26/08: Venturini one happy camper (Modesto Bee)
6/16/08: Fair Game at MacMillan Q&A (Daily San Diego Soccer News)
6/14/08: Murphy: Hamm stands out by remaining real (Idaho Statesman)
6/14/08: Legacy unveils sports community (Idaho Press-Tribune)
6/14/08: Soccer Stars Host Free Clinic (KTRV Fox 12)
6/10/08: Chastain focusing on the details (Nevada Appeal)
6/6/08: Building the Perfect Coach by Brandi Chastain (Soccer America)
6/5/08: Julie Foudy: “Steffi Jones is an incredible ambassador” (FIFA.com)
5/21/08: Chastain still has big dreamss (Nevada Appeal)
5/16/08: Chastain camps again coming to area (Nevada Appeal)
3/6/08: Chastain bringing high fives, life lessons to girls (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
3/5/08: MacMillan inducted into Hall of Champions (NBC San Diego)
3/4/08: MacMillan has created a legacy of her own (North County Times)
3/3/08: MacMillan reached heights by weathering tough times (San Diego Union-Tribune)

W-League News

6/9/08: Sinclair makes lasting impact (Vancouver Sun)
5/16/08: The young and the restless (The Province)
5/14/08: Staples-Bryan back in the mix after hiatus (ESPNsoccernet)
5/5/08: Chinn, Moller Re-Sign with Sky Blue (W-League)
5/5/08: W-Leaguers lead Arsenal to double (W-League)
5/2/08: Fury add players from Sweden, Denmark and France (W-League)
5/1/08: FC Indiana, Canada to square off (W-League)
4/29/08: JMU Five Sign with Majestics (W-League)
4/28/08: Eagan, Ebert Fortify Sky Blue Defense (W-League)
4/25/08: Ottawa Dips into US Talent Pool (W-League)
4/23/08: Hampton Roads Adds Coach (W-League)
4/21/08: Signing Day for Illusion (W-League)
4/10/08: Sky Blue adds Fury duo (W-League)
3/7/08: Three Aussies headed to Pali Blues (W-League)
3/6/08: Four return for W-League finalist Atlanta (W-League)
3/6/08: Renegades bring in Aggie trio (W-League)

WPSL News

5/25/08: No Charity for SeaLions (Daily San Diego Soccer News)
5/21/08: Tulsa Spirit Women’s Soccer Team to Start Home Games in June (GTR News)
3/3/08: Philadelphia announces new home & new leadership (WPSL)

NCAA News

2/27/08: Yamaguchi signs professional contract with Umea IK (Florida State)
1/12/08: Yamaguchi's prowess earns her the Hermann (ESPNsoccernet)
1/11/08: Mami Yamaguchi wins Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy (MAC Hermann Trophy)
1/11/08: Cheney, DiMartino to join US national team in China (Daily Bruin)

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