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As the old guard begins to phase out, Graham Hays names six players that could be difference-makers for the U.S. women in 2011.

After another World Cup disappointment, it's clear that the days of the U.S. women's national team being the team to beat are over, writes Graham Hays.

The U.S. women face New Zealand ( on ESPN2) in a game where the onus will be avoiding injuries, writes Graham Hays.

The U.S. women face Norway (6 p.m. ET, ESPN2) in a game that's sure to test their physical strength, writes Graham Hays.

The win against Brazil showcased the U.S. women's resounding ability to score from all variety of set pieces, writes Graham Hays.

Even without Marta, Brazil will provide a strong test for the U.S. women, writes Graham Hays.

It's become a common theme, but Abby Wambach once again came through in the clutch against China, writes Graham Hays.

The game against Canada offers coach Greg Ryan the chance to field his preferred starting back line, writes Graham Hays.

For the second successive Women's World Cup the U.S. women face the so-called Group of Death, writes Graham Hays.

The U.S. women opened their domestic schedule with a barrage of offensive soccer that buried Mexico, writes Graham Hays.

The U.S. women's national team takes on Mexico in a matchup that on paper, strongly favors the U.S., writes Graham Hays.

After Germany failed to advance, the U.S. faces an attack-oriented Denmark in the Algarve Cup final, writes Graham Hays.

The U.S. women's national team has been buoyed by the return of star midfielder Shannon Boxx from injury, writes Graham Hays.

With the World Cup looming, coach Greg Ryan will use the Algarve Cup to fine-tune his strongest possible lineup, writes Graham Hays.

Even though she's just 24 years old, Cat Whitehill has become the veteran mainstay and calming influence for the U.S. women's national team's defense, writes Graham Hays.

In the absence of key veterans, the U.S. women will focus on youth in the Four Nations Tournament, writes Graham Hays.