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U.S. U-15 Girls’ National Team Opens 2008 Women’s Nike Friendlies with Win
Perhaps inspired by watching the U.S. Women win the gold media earlier in the day, the U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team topped FC DELCO 5-0 to open the 2008 Women’s Nike Friendlies.

U.S. National Futsal Team Gearing Up for Futsal World Cup with Matches in Brazil and Milwaukee
Preparations for the FIFA Futsal World Cup, which kicks off on Sept. 30, are well underway. With just over a month until its opening match of the tournament, the U.S. National Futsal Team is set to travel to South America and Milwaukee, Wis. for a series of World Cup tuneup matches.

U.S. Soccer Referee Week in Review - Week 21
The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.

Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Paying Record Fee
Manchester United will sign the Argentine Carlos Tévez for a British transfer record fee of $63.52 million, according to news media reports on Saturday.

Post-Match Quote Sheet: U.S. WNT 1, Brazil 0
U.S. captain Christie Rampone and select players talk about the team’s 1-0 overtime victory against Brazil to win the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.