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U.S. benches goalie who hasn't yielded goal
Thursday, September 27, 2007
HANGZHOU, China — U.S. women's soccer coach Greg Ryan will be seen as a savvy strategist if it works.
If it fails, he'll be blamed for benching goalkeeper Hope Solo (who hasn't yielded a goal in almost 300 minutes in the women's World Cup) and switching to veteran Briana Scurry 24 hours before today's semifinal against Brazil.
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Ryan said he chose the 36-year-old Scurry because her quick reflexes could frustrate the tricky, fast-paced Brazilians.
With 51 straight wins, the No. 1 U.S. women seek a third World Cup title. A victory would put the U.S. squad in Sunday's final against defending champ Germany, which whipped Norway 3-0 Wednesday.
