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Germany seeking second straight title
September, 9 2007When Germany's women played their first international soccer game 25 years ago, school kids were bused in to fill the stands and the public was at best bemused by the sight.
Article | ConversationBig crowd welcomes Cup champs
October, 14 2003Thousands of cheering Germans, packed central Frankfurt on Tuesday to hail the Women's World Cup winners on their return to home.
Article | ConversationSwedes respect German juggernaut
October, 11 2003The way Germany has handled every challenge in the tournament, it deserves to be favored over Sweden in Sunday's Women's World Cup final.
Article | ConversationCup's top keepers take center stage
October, 10 2003Just what the Women's World Cup final should have: a matchup of the all-tournament team goalkeepers.
Article | ConversationPrinz, Ljungberg ready for final
October, 9 2003German star Birgit Prinz and Swedish striker Hanna Ljungberg, probably the best-known players on their respective teams, say they are ready to handle the tough situations in Sunday's World Cup final.
Article | ConversationSweden, Germany both confident
October, 7 2003European rivals Germany and Sweden are equally optimistic about winning their first world title when they face each other Sunday in the Women's World Cup final.
Article | ConversationRottenberg comes up big for Germany
October, 5 2003Germany goalkeeper Silke Rottenberg made several spectacular saves Sunday as her team upset the defending Women's World Cup champion Americans 3-0 in the semifinals.
Article | ConversationMeinert magnificent against Russia
October, 2 2003Germany's star playmaker Maren Meinert almost didn't play in this World Cup after she declared her retirement in August at the end of the WUSA season.
Article | ConversationGermany's Jones out for rest of WWC
September, 28 2003Germany defender Steffi Jones flew home Sunday with an injured right knee that will sideline her for the rest of the Women's World Cup.
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