Issue #12 - 2008
FEATURES
Mitts Moves Closer to Comeback
Ill-fated U.S. WNT back Heather Mitts has now missed two world cups following untimely and serious injuries. Heather now has her heart set on making the Olympic roster.
Non-contact ACL injuries: What you need to know
Jason Vescovi explains the function of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and the basics and risks of the dreaded knee injury that all female players fear.
Doubly Determined
Portland's Rapinoe twins battle back from a double dose of ACL inuries.
Algarve Action
Gayle Bryan provides a pictorial diary of the U.S. WNT’s win at the competitive annual tournament in the South of Portugal.
Brainbox Buehler Means Business
One of the younger players relishing the opportunity to impress new boss Pia Sundhage, defender Rachel Buehler is making a mark on the WNT.
The Game Gives Back
Mary McVeigh’s account of working with the ‘Soccer Without Borders’ charity is followed by Angela Hucles’ experiences in Africa, one of our readers’ exploits and more examples of soccer serving communities.
REGULARS
News
You ask, “Wassup?” We give you the news…
Poster
Super-cool snap of the U.S. WNT grinning in the Algarve.
Gallery
Photos from the US Youth Soccer ODP National Championships.
Improve Your Game
University of Tennessee Head Coach, Angela Kelly, kicks off her coaching section that aims to help both the coach and the individual player learn more about improving their game.
Reader’s Quiz
Where you and your team become the stars.