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Sunday, July 17, 2011  They came to play for their storm-ravaged country. They left with the Women's World Cup trophy, holding it high above their smiling faces, flecked with gold confetti.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Former Team USA Assistant Coach and current SU Head Coach Phil Wheddon says the team's unselfish attitude has them in a great position to win their first World Cup since 1999.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  The U.S. women are one game away from reaching their first World Cup final since 1999 - the last time they won soccer's biggest prize - and the only thing on their minds now is beating France.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  If the casual or non-soccer fan was pumped, then you can imagine just how excited some of our local players were.

Monday, July 11, 2011  The Americans play France in the semifinals Wednesday night. Win, and they'll face either Japan or Sweden in Sunday's final with a chance to become the first team to win three Women's World Cup titles.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  Exhaustion etched on their faces, fatigued bodies ready to betray them, the players knew just one goal would be enough to win the elusive World Cup for their nation.

Sunday, June 27, 2010  The United States' 2-1 loss to Ghana in extra time, which eliminated the Americans from the tournament in South Africa, was the most-watched men's World Cup game ever in this country.

Saturday, June 26, 2010  Grim-faced American players filed by one by one on their way out of Royal Bofokeng Stadium. Their World Cup was over.

Friday, June 25, 2010  This week Jack the Sports Dog is back picking World Cup action as Team USA takes on Ghana in the elimination round of 16.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.

Friday, June 18, 2010  The United States rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit on goals by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley to tie Slovenia 2-2 in their Group C match Friday.

Saturday, June 12, 2010  England's players couldn't get off the field fast enough. The Americans lingered to savor the night.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Jack the Sports Dog is back and is now caught up in World Cup fever.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  Watch those mouths, boys. Same for fingers, elbows, fists and anything else that could be construed as, uh, universal gestures.

Sunday, April 19, 2009  'New' horse turned in flawless second round in World Cup jumping, is 8th going into finals