The Daily Madness 9/26/07
nowimpypadsfootball.blogspot.com 9/26/2007 — Austria fans want Euro withdrawal, Eddie Johnson is an idiot, Briana Scurry for Hope Solo?, & more

Wake-up early with Hope Solo & the US Women's Soccer Team
rizzosports.blogspot.com 9/26/2007 — Hope could be the big star, or at least the center of attention if the women win it all this weekend.

FIFA 2007 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: Brazil duo out for revenge
fifa.com 9/26/2007 — It was at the last edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2003 that two new Brazilian stars made their first appearance in the football firmament. --- Before long Marta and Cristiane had cemented starting places in the Seleção, and they have showcased their qualities once more at China 2007, where both are among the leading scorers.

U.S. Puts Scurry in Goal Against Brazil
ap.google.com 9/26/2007 — HANGZHOU, China (AP) — Briana Scurry will replace Hope Solo as goalkeeper when the United States plays Brazil with a spot in the women's World Cup final on the line. Coach Greg Ryan made an unexpected change in goal 24 hours before the semifinal, benching Solo in favor of the 36-year-old veteran who made the decisive save in the Americans' win on penalty kicks over China in the 1999 Final...

USA Shakeup! - Soccer Insider
blog.washingtonpost.com 9/26/2007 — I'm not sure Greg Ryan handled this the best. If it was a tactical issue that he had discussed months in advance, as Scurry stated, then he should have discussed it with Solo prior to the beginning of the tournament as well. He doesn't have to, but ...