August 5, 2008 - As the media machine has undoubtedly made you aware, the Opening Ceremonies in Beijing will take place on August 8, 2008. For women’s soccer fans, however, the Games commence Wednesday when first-round group-play action kicks off.
With all eyes on Beijing, there’s plenty being written about the Golden Girls - the U.S. Team. The WNT opens defense of its Olympic title against Norway, the only other country to win a gold medal in the sport.
Here’s a roundup of what’s being said going into the Games (in no particular order):
Women’s Football Kicks Off Beijing Olympics - VOA preview of the Olympic Games.
Swedish coach sings U.S. soccer back to contention - Learn how Coach Pia Sundhage motivates the U.S. Women’s National Team.
U.S. should have the edge over Norway - ESPN’s pre-game analysis.
Lindsay Tarpley blog - WNT member updates fans with Tarpley’s Thoughts.
Amy Rodriguez is ‘A-Rod’ of U.S. soccer - LA Times profiles local girl Amy Rodriguez.
Chinese women’s soccer looking for Olympic rebirth - Can China dominate in front of a hometown crowd?
Women’s Soccer Olympic Overview - ESPN looks at how the top teams stack up.
Round One:
Argentina vs. Canada
China vs. Sweden
Germany vs. Brazil
DPRK vs. Nigeria
Japan vs. New Zealand
Norway vs. USA
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