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Sports NewsThe Chelsea Women’s Team Signs Its First American Player2008-02-01 06:01 - Lorrie Fair played for Philadelphia in the Women’s United Soccer Association and was the youngest member of the 1999 U.S. national team that won the Women’s World Cup. Super Sunday for Former Jet Involves All Types of Football 2008-02-01 06:01 - Former Jet Darrol Ray said he was ready for Sunday’s big game. But he may be paying more attention to that day’s soccer action than the Super Bowl. On the Field and Off, Two Africas 2008-02-01 05:35 - The continental divide in terms of culture and the style of play between North Africa and West Africa is evident on the field and in the stands. Soccer Notebook: Super Sunday for Former Jet Involves All Types of Foo... 2008-01-30 06:01 - Former Jet Darrol Ray said he was ready for Sunday’s big game. But he may be paying more attention to that day’s soccer action than the Super Bowl. Goal: Fan’s Journal: In Ghana, Everyone Is an Expert 2008-01-30 06:01 - In Ghana, no one is shy about sharing opinions on the Black Stars? chances in the African Cup of Nations. Goal: On the Field and Off, Two Africas 2008-01-30 05:35 - The continental divide in terms of culture and the style of play between North Africa and West Africa is evident on the field and in the stands. Fan’s Journal: In Ghana, Everyone Is an Expert 2008-01-29 06:01 - In Ghana, no one is shy about sharing opinions on the Black Stars? chances in the African Cup of Nations. The Cult of Michael Essien 2008-01-28 06:01 - Michael Essien is Ghana’s biggest soccer player. Not the best player, but the most luminescent of all the Black Stars of Ghana. Goal: The Cult of Michael Essien 2008-01-27 06:01 - Michael Essien is Ghana’s biggest soccer player. Not the best player, but the most luminescent of all the Black Stars of Ghana. Sports Briefing | Soccer: Hamm Silhouette on League Logo 2008-01-27 06:01 - Mia Hamm retired in 2004 as one of the greatest players in women’s soccer. Now she is the image of a new league. Hamm’s silhouette is featured in the logo unveiled Thursday by Women’s Professional Soccer, a league that plans to begin play in the spring of 2009 in seven American cities. Hamm is about to strike a ball with her right foot in the navy, red and gold W.P.S. logo. The formation of the league was announced in September, with teams expected in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York, St. Louis and Washington. The league offices are in San Francisco. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 |
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