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Ali Krieger and Whitney Engen did more than defend Friday, scoring their first international goals as the U.S. women stayed atop their group with a 5-0 rout of China at the Algarve Cup.

For sailor Carrie Howe, stature and sex could be a major roadblock to success on the racing circuit or one more way to push her limits as she follows her dreams.

When the U.S. played China in the 1999 WWC final, nobody expected them to make it that far. Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurry, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm reflect on that day and what it meant for women's soccer when the U.S. won in penalty kicks 5-4.

One-fifth of all Germans tuned into its opener against Canada -- one-fourth at the end of the game. China set a TV record, too, and it's not even in the tournament.

The captain of the U.S. women's soccer team was on the field in 1999 for the glorious, riveting victory over China in the World Cup final. Now she's the undisputed leader of this younger squad that is trying to create a legacy of its own.

Japan is an increasingly formidible opponent on the pitch, but back-to-back losses highlight room for improvement.

With less than two months left until the Women's World Cup, Team Sweden and WPS star Caroline Seger reflects on her own excitement for the kick-off in Berlin.