This Is American Soccer, US Soccer, MNT, WNT, and MLS - Tackling the subject of Soccer in the US, and worldwide.

this is adam spangler's blog. this is why you should care

no hope for u.s. against brazil

September 26th, 2007 Adam
  • Athletes
  • MNT

    • In one of those last minute moves that makes me cringe, US WNT coach Greg Ryan has decided to start veteran goal keeper Briana Scurry in place of Hope Solo for the ladies World Cup semi-final game against Brazil. Scurry is unbeaten against Brazil and coach Ryan said something about her quick reflexes and tricky Brazilians.

    It screams of over-thinking, but at this late stage, I’m just going to hope pray it works out. Because in tomorrow morning’s game (8am EST), a valiant loss isn’t going to be acceptable as it was with the men in their friendly Clash of Champions.

    Steve Goff has more details from China.

    2 Comments // Leave a Comment

    Kristin
    on Oct 21st, 2007 - 1:30pm

    Oh no. Way to buzz kill right before the game, Adam.

    Mr. Arma
    on Oct 21st, 2007 - 1:31pm

    Hope got fired from the team after her breakdown in media.
    Now.. there is hope for Ms. Solo ?

    leave a comment items marked with * are required

    Recent Comments

    • nlawtrojan: The New York Times last week discussed how China has failed to develop a successful soccer team....
    • thumpjosh: do you have some thoughts on the US nat’l team direction? voice your concerns to Sunil. USSF needs...
    • Adam: that’s precisely why I didn’t make much mention of Chinese soccer, Larry. it’s bigtime over...
    • Chris: Maybe we need another soccer revolution in this country with a nice purge starting at the top of USSF. ;-)
    • Larry: If you haven’t noticed, the Chinese Olympic approach has failed in soccer. It crashed and burned in the...