Hucles embodies U.S. team's fighting spirit

August 18, 2008
By Lindsey Dolich
If the U.S. women's soccer team could encapsulate its entire Olympic tournament in one word, it'd be "comeback." After stumbling in the 16th minute and allowing Japan to score first, the U.S. embraced its short-term memory and quickly shook off the goal, charging ahead to a 4-2 victory in front of a crowd 50,137.

The U.S. patiently probed the Japanese defense until forward Angela Hucles and defender Lori Chalupny connected on back-to-back goals in the 41st and 44th minutes. In the second ...

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The U.S. women's national team are bringing home gold from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. See below for a step-by-step account.

Previews

• Dolich: U.S. women still strong medal contenders
• Dolich: Pressure is on Wambach's replacements
• Canales: Ranking the women
• Dolich: U.S. women's Olympic roster overview

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
• Preview | Recap
• Dolich: U.S. offense finds its touch

Quarterfinal

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

Semifinal

Aug. 18, U.S. vs. Japan
• Preview | Recap
• 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.
• Carlisle: Lloyd the unlikely hero

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