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U.S. Women Win Gold in Front of Record Crowd

It was the rematch that a lot had expected.  Japan had a chance to be the first team to win gold after a World Cup.  The U.S. was seeking its third straight gold in the Olympic Games.  There has been…Read More

Rematch Final: Wembley Hosts U.S. Versus Japan for Gold

There were a handful of contenders when the Olympic Games started, but many had Japan and the United States meeting again just as they did in the World Cup final last year.  The U.S. team provided more…Read More

Strange Call in U.S./Canada Olympic Semifinal Mars Match

The Olympic semifinal between the United States and Canada was an instant classic.  Christine Sinclair showed why she is one of the best players in the world.  Megan Rapinoe struck from 20 yards out…Read More

United States Earns Rematch Getting by Canada in a Classic

The all North American semifinal at Old Trafford was lopsided on paper.  The U.S. team had not lost to Canada in over a decade.  Still Canada had a dynamic duo in Christine Sinclair and Melissa Tancredi…Read More

Semifinal Stage Set at Olympics, U.S. Looks For a Shot at Gold

The U.S. Women’s National Team is one match away from playing for their third consecutive gold medal and will have to beat the neighbors to the north to make the championship game.  Canada may be…Read More

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U.S. Move On With Clean Sheet Victory over New Zealand in Olympic Games

The United States women secured a trip to the semifinal with a 2-0 win over New Zealand.  A game that…Read More

New Zealand Awaits USWNT

The United States Women’s National Team won every match in group play of a major tournament for…Read More

USWNT Closes Out Group Play Against North Korea Tuesday

The U.S. Women’s team has already advanced to the quarterfinals in the London Olympics, but will…Read More

Hope Solo Fires Back at Chastain, Again

Brandi Chastain and Hope Solo both have their place in United States Women’s Soccer lure, but Solo…Read More

U.S. Women Into the Quarterfinals, Blank Colombia

The United States Women’s National Team clinched a birth in the quarterfinals after beating Colombia…Read More

USWNT Versus Colombia Olympic Preview

After a 4-2 come from behind victory against France the U.S. Women’s National Team takes on Colombia…Read More

Early Deficit Overcome: U.S. win 4-2

It was not the start that the Women’s National Team wanted.  The team that was the favorite going…Read More

Women’s Olympic Soccer Preview, Predictions, & TV Times

The competition for the gold in Women’s Olympic Soccer kicks off the games in London tomorrow morning.…Read More

#USWNT Tweets of the Day

With the soccer portion of the Olympic games kicking off in two days there is plenty of anticipation…Read More

U.S. Women’s Soccer News and Notes

The Women’s National Team will begin their quest for gold in two days against France as the football…Read More

Player Profile: Shannon Boxx

Shannon Boxx just turned 35  and could be considered the default leader of the team by age, but her…Read More

U.S. Women’s Soccer Changes Attack for Olympics

Coach Pia Sundhage used one of the final preparation matches to confirm all suspicions of fans and analysts…Read More

Hope Solo Discusses Sex, Drugs and Alcohol at the Olympics

Hope Solo is widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world, let alone those heading to the London…Read More

US Women’s Soccer London Olympics Primer

Welcome to an exclusive on The American Pitch as we follow the United States Women’s National Team…Read More

The Day After

It still feels like a soccer moment that should not have happened.  The United States will not be playing…Read More