U.S. women’s soccer team in Beijing Olympics
The United States’ Heather Mitts, bottom, fights for the ball with Norway’s Melissa Wiik during their match at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (Silvia Izquierdo / Associated Press)
Japan’s Aye Miyama, left, battles for the ball with Amy Rodriguez of the United States at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Women Group D, second round soccer match in Qinhuangdao, China. (Vincent Thian / Associated Press)
United States’ Amy Rodriguez, center, celebrates with Natasha Kai, right, Carli Lloyd and Shannon Boxx after Kai scored the game-winning goal against Canada during their women’s soccer quarterfinals match at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (Armando Franca / Associated Press)
Christie Rampone, left, Kate Markgraf and Lori Chalupny celebrate the final seconds of a U.S. victory over Brazil in the women’s Olympic soccer final in Beijing. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Team USA’s Christie Rampone flies the American flag as teammates Carli Lloyd and Heather O’Reilly join in the celebration after the U.S. defeated Brazil 1-0 for the Olympic gold medal. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
American goalie Hope Solo runs across the field sporting a homemade gold medal while talking on a cellular phone during a post-game celebration after beating Brazil 1-0 to win the women’s Olympic soccer gold medal in Beijing. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
