Leslie Osborne, In Her Own Words
centercircle.ussoccer.com 9/25/2007 — "Center Circle" Interview: USWNT's Leslie Osborne sat down with ussoccer.com to discuss the USA’s quarterfinal win over England, the role of the young players during this tournament and the reprise of a great rivalry in the semifinal clash with Brazil...

FIFA 2007 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: Solveig's score to settle
fifa.com 9/26/2007 — FIFA.com: For most observers, the 2005 UEFA Women's Championship heralded Norway's rebirth as a major force, showcasing a team transformed by the pass-and-move philosophy of Bjarne Berntsen. For Solveig Gulbrandsen, however, the tournament will always be remembered as the one that got away.

U.S. and Germany likely to emerge triumphant
soccernet.espn.go.com 9/26/2007 — by Andrea Canales / ESPN.com --- With the Women's World Cup down to the final four teams, it's clear that progress in the women's game is relative. Despite the strides made by numerous countries, three of the four teams that remain are previous Cup winners, showing that experience trumps many other factors in international soccer...

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...