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Roster Twists Common in World Cup-Olympics Cycle
May 12, 2012
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage's roster for the 2012 London Olympics could include some tweaks from the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup team, history has shown during World Cup-Olympics cycles.
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U.S. Referee Kari Seitz Relishes Olympics Experience
July 12, 2012
California-based referee Kari Seitz continues to set the standard among U.S. women’s officials as she gears up for her third Olympiad in London. The 41-year-old Seitz has also worked in three World Cups, but in her mind the Olympics experience is the dream she has always longed for.
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U.S. WNT Faces New Zealand in Olympic Quarterfinals on Friday
Aug. 2, 2012
The U.S. Women’s National Team, which is coming off its first 3-0-0 performance in the group stage, faces New Zealand in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympics at 9:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 3, at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England.
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Quote Sheet: WNT head coach Pia Sundhage Discusses The Olympic Roster Via Media Teleconference
June 23, 2008
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage discusses the 18-player roster for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing. The USA will open play at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 6 against Norway in Qinhuangdao, China. The USA will then face Japan on Aug. 9, also in Qinhuangdao, before finishing Group G play against New Zealand on Aug. 12 in Shenyang.
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U.S. Men's Olympic Team Quote Sheet
July 17, 2008
U.S. Men's Olympic Team members Michael Bradley, Brian McBride, Jozy Altidore, Stuart Holden, Sacha Kljestan and Marvell Wynne discuss their selection to the Olympic roster
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U.S., Canada Meet in Olympic Semifinals on Monday at Old Trafford
Aug. 5, 2012
The U.S. Women's National Team will meet a familiar opponent in its semifinal clash against the 2012 Olympics, taking on Canada at 2:45 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 6, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
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2008 U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team Bio Shorts
June 23, 2008
Learn more about the 18 players representing the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
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U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team Kicks Off Against Greece Tomorrow
Aug. 10, 2004
HERAKLION, Greece (Aug. 10, 2004) - The U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer Team held its final training before the start of the 2004 Olympics on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the match venue of Pankritio Stadium, hustling through the team’s 45 minutes of allotted time on the stadium pitch. The USA vs. Greece match, which kicks off at the same time as three other women’s soccer matches across Greece, will be the first events of the Olympics and the eyes of the Olympic world will be on the game. The Opening Ceremonies take place in Athens on Friday (August 13), but the USA-Greece match will be preceded by an Opening Gala followed by the kickoff at 6 p.m. local / 11 a.m. ET live on MSNBC. Play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera will call the action while Lori Walker will provide color commentary. The U.S. team started their Olympic preparations on January 12 of this year and tomorrow culminates seven months of hard work toward the Olympics.
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U.S. WNT Set to Face Colombia on Saturday in Second 2012 Olympic Match
July 27, 2012
The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Colombia in its second Group G match at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 28, at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. The match will be broadcast live on the NBC Sports Network and the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel, as well as streamed online on NBC Live Extra. Fans can also follow the match via ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer_wnt.
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U.S. WNT Set to Kick Off Olympic Games Wednesday against France
July 24, 2012
The U.S. Women’s National Team begins its quest for the fourth Olympic gold medal in the program’s history when it opens the 2012 London Olympics against France on Wednesday, July 25, at the famed Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. The match, which kicks off at 12 p.m. ET, will be broadcast live on the NBC Sports Network and the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel.
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U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team Kicks Off Against Greece Tomorrow
Aug. 10, 2004
HERAKLION, Greece (Aug. 10, 2004) - The U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer Team held its final training before the start of the 2004 Olympics on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the match venue of Pankritio Stadium, hustling through the team’s 45 minutes of allotted time on the stadium pitch. The USA vs. Greece match, which kicks off at the same time as three other women’s soccer matches across Greece, will be the first events of the Olympics and the eyes of the Olympic world will be on the game. The Opening Ceremonies take place in Athens on Friday (August 13), but the USA-Greece match will be preceded by an Opening Gala followed by the kickoff at 6 p.m. local / 11 a.m. ET live on MSNBC. Play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera will call the action while Lori Walker will provide color commentary. The U.S. team started their Olympic preparations on January 12 of this year and tomorrow culminates seven months of hard work toward the Olympics.
