Philadelphia Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored a hat trick in the USWNT’s 9-0 demolition of Guatemala. The win secures a spot for the US the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The undefeated US next plays the also undefeated Costa Rica on November 1 to determine first place in Group B.
In today’s news roundup: even the New York Times can’t understand why Le Toux was snubbed; Mwanga, Hackworth seek improvement; USWNT crushes Haiti in first WC qualifier; Russia is sorry; Maradona is 50 and your weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings.
Le Toux doesn’t make the MVP final list but is up for Fair Play Award; Mwanga makes the final Rookie of the Year List; more on the Cosmos as everyone wants to join MLS; CONCACAF qualifiers for Women’s World Cup start today; Russia calls England “primitive”; Paul is dead, long live the new Paul; local college roundup and more morning news.
Independence player Caroline Seger nominated for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year; Union expansion draft predictions; local college roundup; Newcastle wants Donovan; TFC supporters’ posteriors kissed further; Cosmos want to be 20th; more FIFA zaniness; Germany 1954 World Cup winning team on meth; Paul the Octopus conspiracy; Chilean miners lose match, must go back down mine and more morning news.
The world mourns the death of Paul the Octopus, found dead in his tank on Tuesday morning.
Rooney signs new 5-year deal with United, Union prepare for expansion draft, Energy Drinks win the East, suspended FIFA execs proclaim their innocence, Portugal/Spain and Qatar bid committees under investigation, Hicks moans, players drugged, best goal ever video, your Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.