If turning pro at sixteen years old isn’t enough, Michael Bradley is also the youngest player in America to sign with a foreign club. His father--a college soccer coach at the time of his birth--immersed Michael in the game as much as possible. And in no time at all, Michael quickly we ...

In a few years, Freddy Adu, the nineteen year old attacking midfielder, may very well be one of the best players in the world. And it’s the weight of that expectation that goes with Freddy into every game. So far though, he’s been able to prove himself worthy every time his cleat ...

The U.S. Women's National Team trainer, Helena Andersson, has been with the team day and night as they prepare for the games in Beijing. She's been tasked with making sure they play at their top level by overseeing a specialized work-out regimen that focuses on strength, speed, agility and ...

With five years of action under her belt, Lindsay Tarpley is one of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s leading forwards. And this year she has another shot at gold, as the team makes their way to Beijing. Having scored two of the most important goals in U.S. soccer history, Tarpl ...

Starting goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Hope Solo, needs no introduction—she’s one of the best goalies in the world. Currently on a mission to Beijing, she’s expecting to bring home a Gold. Fiercely competitive when she’s on the field and alway ...