Hooper article on Beat site

flix · Aug 4, 2002

Hooper Knocks Out Opposition

Charmaine Hooper has 10 goals this season nearly all of them have come at crucial moments. Her most recent strike dealt a demoralizing blow to the San Diego Spirit.
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by John Philip Wyllie

http://www.theatlantabeat.com/321114.html

flix · Aug 4, 2002

"My desire to win is definitely stronger now," Hooper said. "Now that I am counting my last few years, winning is more important to me than it was in the past. I know I don't have too many years remaining. I honestly cannot say that next year we will do it, because last year we said the same thing. Here we are again with a chance to win it and I don't want to go just part way."
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I just won't be the same without her.

AB1FAN · Aug 4, 2002

I don't like Hoops talking about retiring, I wish she could last forever! Her personality is AWESOME on and off the field!