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USA Women's Soccer Wins Gold at Beijing Olympics 2008

Vindication for Hope Solo, goalkeeper who was shunned by USA soccer last year, when she said things that hurt USA team management during World Cup loss in 2007.

Also Kate Markgraf, who made a blunder in a loss to Norway that was trouble for USA medal hopes. Also for the U.S. women's soccer team, which had trouble last year at World Cup.

The USA women won gold, being stiff on defense and capitalizing on one of the few chances to beat Brazil 1-0 in extra time and take the gold medal.

That gold seemed unlikely. Abby Wambach was the third key player lost in the weeks leading to the Games. Captain Christie Rampone led a defensive effort that limited the moves of Marta, the two-time world player of the year. Then Solo was there to make the saves.

The direction of the USA team seems more certain than it has been since Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Joy Fawcett retired.

Congratulations to these great athletes.

Posted by Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, Irvine, CA, Aug. 21, 2008

Posted by Harrison K. Long, REALTOR, Broker, expert negotiator on 08/25/2008 10:20 AM

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7 Comments on USA Women's Soccer Wins Gold at Beijing Olympics 2008

AUG

2008

Harrison, you are so right! Congradulations to all of our atheletes! It is good to see these two players get the second chance!

Tony and Darcy:

Thanks for your comment at our post article about USA women's soccer gold at Olympics Beijing 2008.

Harrison, Explore Properties Group, Irvine, CA

AUG

2008

Yeah, I was concerned about the loss of Abby but I saw some people step up. Natasha Kai had a nice header in one game, Angela Hucles (fellow UVA grad) had a great goal in the semis. I think the whole team stepped up to win that gold. BTW, Marta had some moves that made me think of Mia Hamm. WOW!!

I am a real believer in the womens soccer team. Over the last two decades they have made great strides and are fun to watch!

Tchaka:

You loved the OLYMPICS, and thanks for the nice comment again.

Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, Irvine, CA

Ted:

You are a true soccer and OLYMPCS fan. Thanks for your comment.

Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, Irvine, CA

AUG

2008

you gotta love how the team loses arguably their best player and still goes out and puts on a show to capture the gold medal! Now, where was our softball team?!?!?

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