WOMENS SOCCER: 07-17 Sweden at United States: Atlantic Expressions

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:35 GMT

17 July 2010: The United States and Sweden womens soccer teams walk onto Rentschler Field for introductions. The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:39 GMT

17 July 2010: United States midfielder Lori Lindsey (5) is tripped by Sweden midfielder Josefine ?qvist (14) as midfielder Therese Sj?gran (15) attacks the ball. The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:41 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Lauren Cheney (12) brings the ball into the Sweden defensive zone. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:44 GMT

17 July 2010: Fans wait for the start of the game. The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:48 GMT

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:50 GMT

17 July 2010: United States midfielder Heather O'Reilly (9) and Sweden midfielder Kosovare Asllani (10) battle for the ball. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:53 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Amy Rodriguez (8) dribbles the ball past Sweden defender Charlotte Rohlin (2). The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:55 GMT

17 July 2010: United States midfielder Lori Lindsey (5) attacks the ball with Swedish midfielder Nila Fischer (18) chasing. The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:57 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20) heads the ball for her second goal of the game. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:50:59 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Amy Rodriguez (8) passes to a teammate. The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:01 GMT

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:04 GMT

17 July 2010: United States midfielder Heather O'Reilly (9) brings the ball up against Sweden defender Sara Thunebro (6). The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:06 GMT

17 July 2010: United States midfielder Lori Lindsey (5) moves the ball at midfield. The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:07 GMT

17 July 2010: Sweden goal keeper Hedvig Lindahl (1) dives for the ball as United States forward Amy Rodriguez (8) kicks the ball away from her to retain possession. The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:09 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20) looks to for the open teammate. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:11 GMT

17 July 2010: United States defender Ali Krieger (16) and Sweden forward Linnea Liljegard (11) jump for the header at midfield. The United States and Sweden are tied 0 - 0 after play was suspended due to lightning at 6:04 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:14 GMT

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:18 GMT

17 July 2010: United States defender Ali Krieger (16) sends the ball into the box. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:20 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Megan Rapinoe (11) is tripped while attacking the ball by Sweden defender Malin Levenstad (20). The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:23 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20,behind) and Sweden defender Sara Thunebro (6) battle for the header in the Swedish zone. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:24 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20) celebrates after scoring the second goal of the game. The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:26 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20,behind) watches the ball after a header between her and Swedish defender Sara Thunebro (6). The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:28 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Abby Wambach (20) and midfielder Heather O'Reilly (9) celebrate after Wambach scores the second goal of the game. The United States leads Sweden 2 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:31 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Lauren Cheney (12) dribbles the ball through Sweden midfielder Nila Fischer (18). The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

FIFA: Sweden vs United States

geoffreybolte@atlanticexpressinc.com (Atlantic Expressions) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:51:32 GMT

17 July 2010: United States forward Lauren Cheney (12) pushes through Sweden's midfielder Nila Fischer (18) while fighting for posession. The United States defeated Sweden 3 - 0 during an international friendly at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global