Tom Veit is stepping down as Union president. FC Gold Pride is stepping up its search for investment. US Women’s National team is high-stepping through World Cup qualifying.
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US tops group in Women’s WC qualifiers
The USWNT defeated Costa Rica 4-0 to win Group B of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. With 18 goals scored and none allowed in group play, the US will play the second place team of Group B on Friday.
Rodriguez scores hat trick in WC qualifier
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.
We could have done better, more news
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.
Rooney gets message, new deal & more news
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.
Independence trumps Freedom
Amy Rodriguez scored in the 120th minute to put Philadelphia in Thursday’s WPS Super Semifinal against Boston.