ProSoccerTalk’s Richard Farley was in Portland last night to tell you about the United States’ romp-and-stomp in women’s soccer against overmatched Ireland.
He hit all the critical points, the improving U.S. defense, the obligatory concern about the midfield, discussion of rising star Tobin Heath’s role, etc.
(MORE: Reviewing last night’s 5-0 win)
Of course, the real buzz was Alex Morgan, who generally scores two goals before she gets her breakfast cereal in the morning. Truly, the young lady’s numbers just keep climbing extraordinarily.
Morgan’s second-career hat trick gives her 27 goals for the calendar year; that’s just the third time in team history a player has passed 25 over one year. Abby Wambach hit for 31 in 2004, while Michelle Akers scored a remarkable 39 in 1991.
Here, from U.S. Soccer, are all three Morgan goals. (Sorry, but they are available currently only individually.)
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Wait a doggone minute! Didn’t Philadelphia and Chicago just play?
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Brest and FC Lorient will be the opposition for retiring midfielder’s final two pro matches:
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Something we should fold into the ongoing Landon Donovan-U.S. national team debate:
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David Beckham has an option to purchase an MLS expansion franchise, and that has zero to do with Chivas USA:
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We know that Major League Soccer’s All-Star match is headed to Sporting Park in Kansas City this year – but we remain in the dark about the opposition:
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The second game is under appeal.
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Coming off their first loss of the season, the Portland Thorns host the suddenly dangerous Washington Spirit.
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Can San Jose bounce back against a solid Colorado outfit?
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On the issue of lineup revealing and the timing thereof, they share a similar thought:
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Both teams putting their unbeaten streaks on the line, goals galore in Seattle?
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Could USMNT winger Brek Shea be in trouble after he was part of a prank that went horribly wrong?
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Arch rivals Real and Atletico square off for silverware in the Spanish capital…which way will it go?
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Watch every single goal Beckham scored in Major League Soccer, then let us know which one was the best.
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Wigan’s manager has a tough decision to make, would moving away would be the correct one?
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Will Beckham now join PSG in an ambassadorial role? The race is on for Becks’ signature…post-soccer
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The Uruguayan striker speaks about his ambitions to play in MLS and his love for the USA.
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Worlds richest man looks set to buy ailing MLS franchise, is this the end for Chivas USA?
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This is where the big upsets can happen, and who doesn’t love a big upset potential?
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Since every player who started the last two World Cup qualifiers for Jurgen Klinsmann was named to today’s roster, putting our arms around the lineups ahead shouldn’t be too tricky:
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Klinsmann says Tim Howard is still his No. 1
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Video: Highlights: Union outlast Fire
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Video: Sir Alex says goodbye
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Video: Morgan committed to growth of new women's league
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Video: Boy with cancer, 8, scores against major league soccer team
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Video: Red Bulls pull off win on the road
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Video: Highlights: Montreal extinguish Chicago
