As his team lined up for practice-ending touch drills, Atlanta Beat head coach Tom Stone threw out a little extra fuel for any players whose needle was on "E."...
Everyone, that is, but visiting Philadelphia, who'll be playing its second straight road game to open the season. <br>The Charge proved rude guests in their...
The Atlanta Beat has announced its regional broadcast team for the 2001 season. <br>The talented trio of sideline reporter, Michelle Akers, color commentator,...
The city of Philadelphia's nickname, "The City of Brotherly Love" has always somehow seemed inappropriate when it comes to its sports teams. The NHL's Flyers ...
Kristine Lilly slotted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute to give the Boston Breakers a 1-1 tie with the Bay Area CyberRays on Sunday at Spartan Stadium in San...
When the WUSA formed, owners, coaches and fans alike hoped superstars would lead the league into the national spotlight. Thus far everyone’s hopes have...
Tisha Venturini, who fractured her left wrist in the CyberRays' April 14 inaugural game against the Washington Freedom, had her wrist re-set and re-casted last...
Breakers midfielder Elie Foster has had to make some sacrifices along the road that has ultimately led her to the WUSA. <br>Not only did it entail a ...
"I didn't even play soccer for a year after I graduated," says Foster, who lived in Cairo during her sophomore year in college and backpacked through Nepal and...
In her first trip back to North Carolina as a WUSA player, Mia Hamm led the Washington Freedom to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Courage. <br>The Courage ...
Home-openers are always special. But the New York Power feel their first-ever game at Mitchel Athletic Complex Sunday against the San Diego Spirit is doubly ...
The San Diego Spirit failed to score its first-ever goal, but did pick up the first point in franchise history, tying the New York Power 0-0 on a blustery...
The Spirit showed excellent rhythm at times during the game, stringing together numerous series' of quick passes, but could not translate it into dangerous ...
Pearman and Connors. Connors and Pearman. <br>A pre-season injury to Anne Kristin Aarones has forced the New York Power to make alternate arrangements to find...
Just after the New York's first-ever home game at Mitchel Athletic Complex, the Power's Chinese goalkeeper Gao Hong was fielding questions about her team's ...
While New York's midfield has been relegated to more of defensive than offensive role because of the lack of a playmaker, the players' frustration at their ...
Among the New York Power's midfield by committee, one player stands out as offering head coach Pat Farmer both the most potential and also one of the more ...
"I have to work on being more explosive and to be more direct," Nielsen said. "Soccer over here is very direct and very physical. I need to improve on that a ...
Proving that you can go home again, Washington's Mia Hamm returned to Fetzer Field - home of her alma mater UNC Tar Heels -- and tallied an assist and the ...
I was very impressed with the play of Ronnie Fair in the New York Power's home-opener vs. San Diego Spirit which ended in a 0-0 tie. Although the game was ...
After the first 3 weeks of the Women's Uinted Soccer Association, I'm really think I like it. The defense is great and the energy these players are putting ...
The two sisters have already played in a game together on the national team (in '98 maybe??), but that would be cool if she got a spot. I've seen her play ...
I definitely think there will be a bunch more goals now that the teams have played a few games and are gelling even more. The turnout is great so far, I hope...
It's been a spectacular couple of weeks for the WUSA. Really, who could have asked for more? <br>Obviously the attendances surprised many inside and outside US...
Obviously, Briana Scurry needs no introduction. It was her hands that gave the USA the 1999 World Cup. That has to be worth a save or two, instead of a goal....
Goose eggs. Five of them to be exact. <br>A grand total of four goals scored with two of them coming on penalty Kicks and no American on the scoreboard. ...
Meanwhile, the flashy strikers on the Power are hoping that when Jen Lalor returns from injury she will be able to get them the ball where they are able to ...
No goalpost was safe as the Atlanta Beat and the Philadelphia Charge played to a scoreless draw. The spirited teams played a highly intense brand of "punch, ...
Let's take a quick look back at the WUSA last week. <br>Chastain on Letterman: Last night, Brandi Chastain made her third appearance on Late Night with David...