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So long 2003, ni hao 2007
Tuesday 14 October 2003As the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 draws to a close, women's football fans are now turning their attention to the next global showpiece in 2007. And after one of the most thrilling women's tournaments in history, once-and-future hosts China PR ...

Swedes face quick football turn-around
Monday 13 October 2003Most of the players on the Swedish national team will not have long to get over their loss to Germany in the Final of USA 2003. All of the Swedes have league matches on Thursday as their domestic circuit picks back up after a month off.

Third-place U.S. say thanks, make history
Sunday 12 October 2003The third-place match from Carson, California's Home Depot Center saw the vaunted U.S. make their final, prideful stand at USA 2003. With a crowd of over 25,000 screaming and chanting and never letting the side down, the communion between player and ...

Celebration and cruelty in a worthy final
Sunday 12 October 2003THE DAY REPLAYED - Four years on from the famous penalty-kick ending to USA 1999, the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 saw a climax every bit as thrilling, as Germany deservedly claimed a golden goal 2-1 victory over brave Sweden in front of a near-...

Wiegmann: ''We saw everything that a soccer game needs''
Sunday 12 October 2003Marika Domanski-Lyfors: I was very proud of our attacking capabilities today and how we played overall throughout the tournament, but I was

Prinz supreme as USA 2003's top honours handed out
Sunday 12 October 2003FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003's list of footballing standouts were presented with their well-deserved honours following the heart-wrenching, golden-goal Final from Carson, California's Home Depot Center on 12 October. Germany's standout striker, ...
GER:SWE - Bud Light Player of the Match: Bettina Wiegmann (GER)
Sunday 12 October 2003Béliveau (TSG): ''It was exciting and well balanced''
Sunday 12 October 2003Golden goal gives final to Germany
Sunday 12 October 2003Waves of good-bye
Sunday 12 October 2003''Passion greater than ever''
Sunday 12 October 2003''A few new issues to contend with''
Saturday 11 October 2003Germany looking to finish the job
Saturday 11 October 2003German joy at reaching the top of the rankings
Saturday 11 October 2003Hilton-Smith (TSG): ''The U.S. took their chances''
Saturday 11 October 2003USA 3 : 1 CANADA
Saturday 11 October 2003Final countdown begins for Swedes
Saturday 11 October 2003Heart of Swedish defence ready for Germany
Friday 10 October 2003Soft-spoken Törnqvist speaks volumes with talent
Friday 10 October 2003From the U.S., a new respect for Canada
Friday 10 October 2003Meinert issues Sweden warning
Friday 10 October 2003Swedes get Jurassic before Final
Friday 10 October 2003China: A first-rate team but a second-rate result
Thursday 9 October 2003The U.S. looking to make a little more history
Thursday 9 October 2003Birgit captured by dinosaurs
Thursday 9 October 2003Theune-Meyer and team are totally focused
Thursday 9 October 2003First goal could be crucial for Swedes in Final
Thursday 9 October 2003Swedish MasterCard players already All-Stars
Thursday 9 October 2003Sweden defence grows in confidence
Thursday 9 October 2003Swedes plan to use speed against Germany
Thursday 9 October 2003American media rumbles for change
Thursday 9 October 2003Odd couple' Theune-Meyer and Neid blend to perfection
Thursday 9 October 2003''I can't believe that this is my life now''
Thursday 9 October 2003Pan Lina surgery a success, says FIFA medical official
Wednesday 8 October 2003''We've set our sights on taking this trophy home''
Wednesday 8 October 2003FIFA President announces MasterCard All-Star Team
Wednesday 8 October 2003Budding Swedish star walks on the wild side
Wednesday 8 October 2003Third-place match more than just consolation
Tuesday 7 October 2003A game for the ages...
Tuesday 7 October 2003Swedes take a well-deserved day off
Tuesday 7 October 2003''Gap between the best and the rest is closing''
Tuesday 7 October 2003Rottenberg: "The final is the highlight of my career"
Tuesday 7 October 2003Germany soak up the warm California sun
Tuesday 7 October 2003Swedes arrive in L.A. with momentum, confidence
Tuesday 7 October 2003Finalists differ on importance of past encounters
Tuesday 7 October 2003Through the tears, the U.S. look ahead
Monday 6 October 2003Dvorak: ''No evidence of systematic doping in football''
Monday 6 October 2003Old foes rematched in Final showdown
Monday 6 October 2003''All four teams in the semi-finals are really good''
Monday 6 October 2003Marika Domanski-Lyfors: ''We did it''
Monday 6 October 2003