After both NWSL semifinals ended in extra time last weekend the championship match went one better with Western New York Flash defeating the Washington Spirit on penalty kicks behind the heroics of goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo. By Peter Nolan

Retired American soccer star Abby Wambach has penned a very readable memoir that simultaneously manages to be both frank in revealing her personal struggles and triumphs. By Peter Nolan

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named a 23 man roster to take on Cuba Friday night in Havana and New Zealand four days later in Washington, D.C. in his team's final friendlies. By Peter Nolan

The disappointments continued for the United States Women?s National Team program as the young Americans were eliminated from the U17 World Cup with Sunday?s 3-2 loss to Japan in Jordan. By Peter Nolan