Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
One of Americaโs greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports donโt always end with a group of Champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy.
Man charged in 1984 rape, murder of 16-year-old Michigan girl
Police have been investigating the murder of 16-year-old Michelle Jackson since Jan. 25, 1984. Kennith Dupree is accused of rape and murder in a case that was one of the first taken up by the University of Michigans Innocence Project. Some of her family members were hearing details of her death for the first time and others were reliving it. A medical examiner report said Jackson was strangled to death and was sexually assaulted. Investigators said Dupree made a statement that read in part, girl was crying, Let me go. I remember I started strangling her.Jacksons cousin said they remember that day vividly.
Carli Lloyd scores twice, US holds off Sweden 3-2
Carli Lloyd scored twice, Christen Press added a goal and the United States held off Sweden 3-2 on Thursday night at Mapfre Stadium, giving Vlatko Andonovski a victory in his first match as head coach. The United States is ranked No. A native of Macedonia, Andonovski played in Europe before an indoor soccer career in the United States. He coached in the National Women's Soccer League for the past seven seasons, with FC Kansas City and Reign FC of Washington State. Next up for the United States is Costa Rica on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.
Soccer star Carli Lloyd received offers to kick in NFL preseason
USWNT star Carli Lloyd is "seriously considering" kicking in the NFL after nailing a 55-year field goal at a Philadelphia Eagles practice last week. (CNN) - USWNT star Carli Lloyd is "seriously considering" kicking in the NFL after nailing a 55-year field goal at a Philadelphia Eagles practice last week. Lloyd was offered the chance to participate with two different teams in NFL preseason games this week, her coach James Galanis told CNN. "She declined because she is playing with the USA women's national team on Thursday but is seriously considering a future in the NFL," he said. Lloyd took many by surprise when she stopped by a Philadelphia Eagles practice on August 20 and hit field goals from 40 and 55 yards.
US women's soccer team defeats Ireland
Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe celebrate during a victory ticker-tape parade for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team on July 10, 2019, in the Manhattan borough of New York City. (CNN) - The US women's soccer team, still World Champions and emerging advocates for women's rights, returned to center stage with flair Saturday night. On the field, the Americans dispatched Ireland 3-0 in a friendly at the Rose Bowl, their first match since winning the World Cup last month in France. Off the pitch this weekend, the US Women's National Team Players Association announced a partnership with Time's Up activists to raise funds to help fight for pay equity in various industries. "I think it's part of what this team is about, what these players are about," coach Jill Ellis said after the game.