U.S. to face a physical New Zealand squad

August 10, 2008
By Lindsey Dolich
After a narrow 1-0 victory against Japan, the U.S. women's damage control crew did more than patch up bruised egos -- it left formerly muddied white uniforms sparkling somewhat brightly again.

There were talks that the United States had lost its mojo after the first game, and fingers pointed to the puzzling disappearance of the iconic U.S. Soccer Federation crest on team jerseys. The IOC has banned national governing bodies from putting crests on team jerseys; teams like Argentina and ...

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Previews

• Dolich: U.S. women still strong medal contenders
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Features

• Merrill: Hope Solo is solo no more

Group Stage

Aug. 6, U.S. vs. Norway

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• Dolich: U.S. outplayed by Norway

Aug. 9, U.S. vs. Japan
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• Dolich: U.S. breathes easier after win

Aug. 12, U.S. vs. New Zealand
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• Dolich: U.S. offense finds its touch

Quarterfinal

Aug. 15, U.S. vs. Canada
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• Dolich: U.S. shows grit
• Carlisle: On Natasha Kai's heroics

Semifinal

Aug. 18, U.S. vs. Japan
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• Dolich: Hucles embodies U.S.' fighting spirit
• Carlisle: Chalupny's attacking forays prove critical

Final

Aug. 21, U.S. vs. Brazil
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• Canales: Brazil out to avenge 2004 Athens defeat
• Purdy: No love lost between U.S. and Brazil

Postgame

• Dolich: U.S. weathers Brazil's storm
• Chang: Defining win for U.S.
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