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no hope for u.s. against brazil

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.

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 ?

Luciano
on Aug 21st, 2008 - 11:05am

I am brazilian and because this sorry my english, but I was watch the game Brazil vs USA and I was think the defences of Hope Solo unbelievable. Congratulations for all the team and meanly Hope Solo. She is very Beautiful.

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