The third annual 2008 Women’s Nike Friendlies will take place Aug. 21-24 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. More than 25 teams will participate in the prestigious youth competition, including three team’s representing the U.S. Under-14 and Under-15 Girls’ National Teams.
U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team head coach Kazbek Tambi and select players discuss the team's 4-1 victory against Costa Rica to win the 2008 CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship.
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team won the 2008 CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship with a 4-1 victory against Costa Rica on Sunday night at Marvin Lee Stadium. Tani Costa scored twice for the U.S., with Kristen Mewis and Courtney Verloo each scoring once.
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The United States Football Association (renamed U.S. Soccer Federation) was granted provisional membership by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on August 15, 1913. A year later the organization was granted full membership.