Greg Ryan
Greg Ryan
Greg Ryanis an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He was the head coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 2005 to 2007. He was previously the head coach at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Southern Methodist University, and Colorado College, and was an assistant with the national team...
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We had confidence, especially after Abby's first goal went in. The goal difference is great for the U.S., and should help us get into the final if we play well against France.
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We start over each time we step on the field. It's difficult to take two-and-a-half months off and come back to a high level of play.
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The technology had not been obvious to larger companies, so that's how we were able to get the patent,
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Hope just has a very complete game, and her kicking game is fantastic. She one-bounced one to the German goalkeeper on a 120-yard field. If she can get the ball there, we can be attacking in their penalty box off a flick.
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I know I can take my kid out to a hockey game whenever I want. I got three (tickets) for $45. You can't get one in Detroit for $45.
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I had to punch it out right to the line but I was lucky I drew the one alley and didn't have to do much work early.
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Nothing like that exists on the men's side. You just can't last that long.
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I'm not naive. This team exists for one reason %97 to win championships.
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Canada finished fourth in the 2003 Women's World Cup and have continued to improve the quality of their team since that time. The rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian teams makes each team stronger. This match will help both teams prepare for Women's World Cup qualification in November.
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It's going to be a tough game for us, ... Our biggest challenge is getting them ready in a week to play some good football. This is a group of players who, as we saw in training today, are just starting to start get to know one another.
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It's going to be a very good match, a very challenging match for our team. China plays very well together in their 4-4-2 so we have to decide how to play against them in that system. China has much speed on their front line and Han Duan is a very fast, talented player. I think it will be a great game and I'm very much looking forward to it.
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The watching crowd and cold weather didn't affect the team and it was the additional focus and determination that carried us through. The focus is the qualifying finals in November so playing the tournament is part of our preparation.
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The U.S. is a great team and has always been a great team.
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They'll be a great challenge for us as we're only just starting to come together.