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New Philly women's soccer team designs decoration of Independence

The new Philadelphia Independence women's pro soccer team has introduced its logo and team flag and the designs are intended to represent many facets of the team and the community for which it will play.

Photos: Philadelphia Union being introduced at City Hall

U.S. team set for CONCACAF Golf Cup: By KERITH GABRIEL, gabrielk@phillynews.com

With a run that shocked the world in the FIFA Confederations Cup, the U.S. men's national team heads into the CONCACAF Gold Cup this weekend, fresh faced, but wiser and eager to prove the United States is a rising world soccer power.
Excuse us, we're soccer fans: And you'll be seeing more of us. Get used to it - you may even like it.

By Jonathan Tannenwald, For The Inquirer

Soccer isn't just the game your kids play on weekends. It's also the perfect outlet for the unrivaled passion of Philadelphia sports fans. You might find it a little weird, but you might also find it familiar.
Americans come up just short: The U.S. soccer team went up, 2-0, but couldn't hold off Brazil in the Confederations Cup final.

By Chris Lehourites, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Clint Dempsey sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place medals, unable to hide the pain and the disappointment any longer.
U.S. soccer team needs a few more good men: THE UNITED STATES displayed the heart of a champion. What is imperative now is that it continues to build the body of one.
Blog Zone U.S. can't hang on: The United States came out blazing Sunday night in the Confederations Cup final in Johannesburg but could not hold a 2-0 halftime lead as Brazil rallied to ruin the Americans' dreams of glory in South Africa.
U.S. goalie brilliant, but in end overwhelmed: By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - For 45 minutes, it was no contest. United States goalkeeper Tim Howard was outplaying Brazil's Julio Cesar, considered by many to be among the world's best.
Brazil uses rally to top U.S.: Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half yesterday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final.
U.S. vs. Brazil today could be huge for American soccer: Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - Landon Donovan remembers the first time he played the Brazilians, when his under-23 team trudged off the field, victim of a 7-0 thrashing.
Win over Brazil would give U.S. a 'unique' week: Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - If the United States follows its upset of European champion Spain with a victory over South American champion Brazil in tomorrow's Confederations Cup final, it would be the greatest back-to-back wins in American soccer history.
Confederations Cup Soccer Brazil edges S. Africa, will face U.S.: Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Daniel Alves scored the only goal on a free kick with just two minutes left at the Confederations Cup yesterday, sending Brazil into the final against the surprising United States and ending host South Africa's upset bid.