April Heinrichs

SI PLAYERS, OCT. 29 The last time the U.S. women's soccer team was looking for a coach, in 2004, Pia Sundhage (below) was the first choice of many players. That support likely cost her a shot at the job; April...

Resigned Abruptly last week, U.S. women's soccer coach, April Heinrichs (inset). Her departure comes as the women's game has reached a crossroads. After sending off retirees Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Joy Fawcett with...

With a semifinal win over Germany, the U.S. women's soccer team overcame internal turmoil and gave its retiring stars a shot at gold

The U.S.'s Greatest Generation, no longer feared, exited the World Cup

Her players shaken by the collapse of their pro league, April Heinrichs guided the U.S. to an opening win by drawing on her own difficult past