Mexico befat Canada (who'd a thunk it?) 2-1, with Maribel scoring both goals for Mexico, who thus qualify for the Olympics. Damn, I wish the girls were still playing here. Ran into Flix a couple of weeks ago, and we had a good weep.
I refuse to acknowledge that the last nail is in the coffin. I think that Cox is willing to give the Beat another go. I just hope that 5-7 others cities can be found where ownership groups are willing to pony up the cash. My summer just won't be the same without English Pam yelling "RUBBISH!!!", without debates about referee conspiracy theories and without the Beat abusing the rest of the league (accept Carowhina). Congrats to Marigol. That result kind of surprised me. I thought that Canada had established itself as the #2 dog in the Lady CONCACAF fight. A hate to see Nonen on the losing end of that result.
I hate to see Hooper out of the Olympics. The USWNT hates the way she plays defense. It might have been her last chance for an Olympic medal but then again if anyone could play into their 40's, it would be Charmaine.