'99 team watching Americans with pride, nostalgia
Lauren Cheney was just 11 during the 1999 World Cup, watching from the stands and imagining what it would be like to be on that field with Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers and Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain.

Wambach lifts US to 3-1 win over France
The United States is in the World Cup final for the first time since it last won the title in 1999, and once again Abby Wambach came up big for these Americans

Wambach, Solo key riveting US win over Brazil
Any time she caught a teammate's eye,Abby Wambach held up one finger. It had nothing to do with the shrinking numbers on the clock.

Patience a virtue for Brazil, says Liverpool Star
Patience must be a virtue for Brazil as they look to get their Copa America campaign fully on the road Saturday against Paraguay at Cordoba, says the team's Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.

Mexicans will not punish dope probe players
The Mexican football Federation said Friday it will not punish five players thrown off the national squad after they became embroiled in a doping probe, in a move likely to prompt an appeal by theWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Look at Marta! But also at Brazil's defense
Marta, Marta. Most of the talk at the Women's World Cup is about the biggest star on Brazil's high-scoring team.

Frosty reception for Neuer from Bayern's fans
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first competitive appearance for Bayern Munich on Wednesday, but was given a frosty reception by some of the Bavarian giants' die-hard fans.

NZ draws 2-2 with Mexico in Women's World Cup
Last-gasp goals from Hannah Wilkinson and captain Rebecca Smith earned New Zealand a 2-2 draw with Mexico at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

Four more Mexicans embroiled in doping probe
Four more Mexican players have become embroiled in a doping probe, adding to the case of five further internationals found to have traces of clenbuterol at the CONCACAF Gold Cup which Mexico lifted last week