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Despite conditions that made dribbling a challenge, Clint Dempsey gave the United States a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute of the Costa Rica-U.S. World Cup qualifier. The goal held up as the Americans emerged with a tight victory. (Barry Gutierrez/EPA)
GALLERY: U.S.-Costa Rica World Cup Qualifier
Phish lead singer Trey Anastasio sports a Mia Hamm jersey during a 1999 SI photo shoot with daughters Eliza and Isabella. (Damian Strohmeyer/SI)
SI VAULT: Phish singer gets into World Cup spirit (12.20.99)
Cristiano Ronaldo is caught mid-spit at the Round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester United in Madrid. (Jaspen Juinen/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Did You See That?
U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Megan Rapinoe poses during a 2011 SI photo shoot in Jersey City, NJ. Rapinoe has been in France after signing a six-month deal with Olympique Lyonnais but is excited to play in the new National Women’s Soccer League later this year, says SI’s Grant Wahl. (Simon Bruty/SI)
WAHL: Rapinoe makes pioneering strides in Europe with eye on NWSL
United States forward Clint Dempsey watches as he scores his second goal while being pursued by Guatemala defender Ruben Morales during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match in Kansas City on Tuesday. The U.S. cruised to a 3-1 victory. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during yesterday’s match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
LOWE: After draw, who has the edge in title race?
WAHL: Barca-Madrid rivalry unlike anything in U.S.
Alex Morgan and Caitlin Foord battle for control of the ball during yesterday’s match between the U.S. and Australia. Morgan had two goals and two assists in a 6-2 U.S. victory. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
MORGAN: Why I use Twitter | SI’s Twitter 100
Clint Dempsey completes a bicycle kick as Adrian Mariappa defends during the first half of Tuesday’s match between the U.S. National Team and Jamaica. The U.S. won 1-0 and is now tied with Guatemala atop of Group A in World Cup qualifying. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CREDITOR: U.S. Team goes from potential disaster to success
DOHRMANN: Klinsmann’s shakeup and more thoughts
Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Super Cup first leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou in Barcelona. Despite the goal, Barcelona rallied for a 3-2 victory. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Cristiano Ronaldo | Best Dressed Athletes
Mexico’s Andres Guardado has his shot blocked by a wall of U.S. defenders including Kyle Beckerman (5), Maurice Edu (7), Jermaine Jones (13) and Herculez Gomez (9). The United States, which had never won a game in Mexico until Wednesday, won 1-0 and are now 1-23-1 all time playing on Mexican soil. (Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon SMI)
WAHL: U.S. team can build on victory over Mexico | Americans get monkey off back
CREDITOR: Howard, Cameron lead American difference makers against Mexico
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo celebrates with Christie Rampone after the women’s soccer finale at Wembley Stadium in London. The U.S. team defeated Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal. (GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Top U.S. vs. Japan Moments | Classic Alex Morgan Photos
WAHL: U.S. women get revenge against Japan with total team effort
KILLION: Controversial goalkeeper Solo saves the day for United States
Brandi Chastain famously celebrates after scoring the winning shootout goal against China during the 1999 World Cup. The U.S. team had another iconic moment today, defeating Japan for the gold medal. Carli Lloyd, who scored the game-winning goal in extra-time time against Brazil in the 2008 Olympic final, she did it again on Thursday, striking twice to lead the U.S. to its fourth gold medal in the last five Olympics. (Robert Beck/SI)
U.S. forward Alex Morgan heads in the winning goal during the women’s soccer semifinal match against Canada. The U.S. came from behind three times before Morgan’s winning goal in extra time. The U.S. women play for gold against Japan on Thursday afternoon. (ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Alex Morgan
WAHL: Respect at the core of US-Japan gold medal match
VIDEO: Previewing the US-Japan women’s soccer final
World-renowned striker Lionel Messi helped Argentina to a second straight Olympic gold in 2008 when he set up the lone goal in his country’s 1-0 victory over Nigeria. Who will win the gold in London? (Al Tielemans/SI)
WAHL: Men’s Olympic Soccer Preview
GALLERY: Memorable Beijing Olympic Moments
Members of the Spanish national team celebrate after their 4-0 route of Italy in the finals of Euro 2012. The victory was the most lopsided in European Championship history. David Silva, Jordi Alba, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata scored while Iker Casillas pitched a fifth straight shutout. Spain became the first nation to notch the international treble — two straight European championships with a World Cup in between. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Best Photos of Euro 2012 | Best Fans
WAHL: Spain secures their spot in sport’s panthenon
LYTTLETON: Handing out awards for the Euro 2012
