U.S. makes Solo the scapegoat for its failure

September 30, 2007
By Andrea Canales
Even before the U.S. team took the field against Norway in the third-place game, which the Americans would win 4-1, Hope Solo had lost.

Solo wasn't even present at the stadium, banished as a "distraction" by her coach and at least some of her teammates.



After her candid comments against coach Greg Ryan's decision to bench her for the semifinal match versus Brazil, Solo directed a spotlight on herself that allowed the catalyst of the entire event, Greg Ryan, to ...

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2007 FIFA Women's World Cup

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The FIFA Women's World Cup is contested every four years, with the inaugural edition taking place in 1991. The 2007 tournament is being held in China and will run through Sept. 30.

Semifinal

Sept. 27, U.S. vs. Brazil
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Hays: Brazil overwhelms U.S.
• Chang: Ryan's decisions hurt
• Purdy: 5 thoughts on the loss

Quarterfinal

Sept. 22, U.S. vs. England
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Hays: Osborne the key

Group Stage

Sept. 18, U.S. vs. Nigeria
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Hays: U.S. dominates possession

Sept. 14, U.S. vs. Sweden
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Hays: Lineup changes pay off

Sept. 12, U.S. vs. North Korea
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Hays: U.S. unnerved by North Korea

Features:
• Hays: Ryan makes huge gamble on Scurry
• Hays: Lopez is soccer's unassuming role model
• Hays: Ellertson arrives on the world stage
• Hays: Lloyd and Chalupny key midfield offense
• Hays: Wambach blazes a new trail
• Hays: Osborne provides unparalleled depth
• Hays: Wambach ready to go despite toe injury
• Hays: U.S. defense adjusts without Mitts

Tournament previews

• Purdy: Players and teams to watch
• Purdy: Story lines to follow
• History of the FIFA Women's World Cup
• World Cup travel guide

Video:
• Hope Solo reacts to loss
• Team USA exits the World Cup
• Team USA ready
• Wambach on the World Cup
• Lilly wants to face the best
• Team USA on North Korea
• Team USA on Sweden and Nigeria

Podcasts:
• Foudy shares her thoughts
• Solo, Hope: World Cup preview

News:
• U.S. experiences panda-mania
• U.S. enters as favorites
• U.S. team arrives in Shanghai

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