The US Women defeated Norway 2-1 to set up a rematch of the 2011 Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Monday. A win or a tie will send the US to the 2012 Algarve Cup final.
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More Le Toux, USWNT cruise, more news
Le Toux sighted at Saturday’s Bolton win over Liverpool. USWNT scrape by Guatemala 13-0. Reaction to USMNT win. Union’s Gomez to feature for Panama against US. More news.
Ruiz promises improvement, more news
Ruiz says he’s tired of hearing the offense isn’t working, promises results tonight. No Beckham still means plenty of threats. Match preview & power rankings roundup. City Islanders win home opener. Lots of local connections on USWNT WC squad. Further FIFA corruption allegations, more news.
Independence draft Havertown’s Farrelly
The Independence select Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly with their first pick in Friday’s 2011 WPS Draft in Baltimore. The versatile Lauren Fowlkes is the club’s second pick. In other Independence news, Heather Mitts was traded to Atlanta Beat for a third round draft pick in 2012.
2010: The best and worst of Philly soccer
PSP takes a look at the best and worst of Philly soccer, from PPL Park and Holmfridur to Joe Biden and the World Cup (or lack thereof).
Rodriguez goal assures USWNT World Cup spot
The Philadelphia Independence’s Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the USWNT’s win over Italy to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Despite being the last team to qualify, the US was seeded at the top of Group C. The draw for the tournament will happen on Monday, November 29, at 1:30pm.