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Swedish soccer star Pia Sundhage has been chosen to replace Greg Ryan as coach of the US Women's Soccer team. Fast Facts:
- Coached U.S. team captain Kristine Lilly during her brief stint with the Boston Breakers team
- Sixth-ever coach for the women's team; second woman to hold the position
- First foreign head coach of the US Women's Team
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Pia Sundhage News
- Google News: Pia Sundhage
- Associated Press: Sundhage Hired to Coach US Women (November 13, 2007)
- U.S. Soccer President's statement: "Pia is a highly accomplished player and coach with the vision to guide our women's national team into this next phase. She brings a fresh perspective and a tremendous amount of experience to the job. She knows the international game and has a great track record of not only winning, but getting the most out of players and teams."
- USSoccer.com: Pia Sundhage Named Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team (November 13, 2007)
- FoxSoccer.com: Soap opera conclusion for Ryan's Hope (September 2007)
Pia Sundhage Blogs and Commentaries
- ESPN SoccerNet: Sundhage leads list to replace Ryan (October 26, 2007)
- Retired as the top goal scorer in Swedish soccer history, with 71 goals in 146 games.
- Google Blog Search: Pia Sundhage
