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2007 Women's World Cup
China hosts the action, U.S. expected to rule the fields
Women’s World Cup action is under way in Shanghai, China, with the United States National Team heavily favored to win. Quarterfinals are set for September 22 and 23. Semifinals will be held September 26 and 27. The third-place match and championship games are scheduled on September 30.
Follow the action as the newcomers on the U.S. women’s team attempt to make a name for themselves. Scholastic Sports Reporter Michael Lewis is on the scene in China.
Articles
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September28,2007
Just about everything that could go wrong did for the U.S. Women's National Team in its stunning and embarrassing loss to Brazil. The U.S. lost its semifinal match and the chance to play in the 2007 Women's World Cup championship game this weekend.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September24,2007
Soccer midfielder Leslie Osborne has been played in 45 games since joining the U.S. Women's National Team in 2004. The quarterfinal triumph over England in the Women's World Cup in China was her 40th career win.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September18,2007
Chalupny, who certainly is not known for her scoring prowess, connected for the lone score of the American 1-0 victory over Nigeria. The win boosted the U.S. team into the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup in China. It also turned out to be the s
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September14,2007
Mia Hamm thinks that Abby Wambach can become the best women's soccer player ever. That is high praise for someone who has established quite a reputation as her own as the all-time leading international goal-scorer (158).
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September11,2007
In her five years with the U.S. National Team, forward Heather O'Reilly has scored only a dozen goals. But she seems to find the back of the net when the Americans need it the most at the 2007 Women?s World Cup.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September11,2007
2007 Women?s World Cup action got under way on Monday in Shanghai, China, with the United States National Team heavily favored to win.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September18,2007
In 2007l, the U.S. pulled a major women's soccer tournament without Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, or Julie Foudy for the first time in almost two decades
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September19,2007
Who are some of the key players for the U.S. in the 2007 Women's World Cup? Here is a quick look at seven players who are expected to make an impact or have some of the more interesting story lines.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September19,2007
Kristine Lilly has been running with some lofty company the past two decades. Lilly has run for two world championship teams, won two Olympic gold medals, and has visited more countries than can possibly be mentioned in this story.
by Michael Lewis
Scholastic News Online | September19,2007
The urge to kick a ball has long possessed human beings. Here's a quick rundown of the world's most popular sport, past and present.
