This past October, Chicago was flooded with sports fans (althlesbians galore!) when we were treated to the arrival of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. The blinding light from so many gleaming Olympic Gold Medals wasn’t enough to deter the crowd of over 19,000 from poring into Toyota Park to watch our No. 1 ladies take on Germany, ranked Number 2 in the world. It was a promising start, with our gal Abby Wambach scoring within the first 2 minutes of the game! Alas, we had to settle with a very uncharacteristic draw, with the final score of 1-1. We at The L Stop were lucky enough to (gasp) get on the field and score some shots of our own…browse through these pictures by the always amazing Tina C. Escape the cold and catch the finale games in the Fan Tribute Tour, as Team USA travels and takes on Ireland in Arizona, and China in Boca Raton, FL, (games throughout the end of November and early December).
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- Heather Mitts signs autographs after the game.
- Megan Rapinoe talks with reporters.
- A fan shouts to Megan Rapinoe “Thank you for coming out for all of us”.
- Megan Rapinoe answers questions after the game.
- Alex Morgan talks to reporters after the game.
- Alex Morgan answers questions after the game.
- Reporters crowd around Alex Morgan.
- Carli Lloyd dribbles as Becky Sauerbrunn follows in support.
- The ref calls one in favor of the US as Tobin Heath and Amy LePeilbet look on.
- Abby Wambach is greeted at the bench once she steps off the field.
- Abby Wambach watches as play is stopped durring the game.
- Abby Wambach calls for the ball.
- Wambach takes a breather.
- The US players Abby Wambach and Tobin Heath try to convince the ref that the play should go in favor of the US.
- Abby Wambach durring the game.
- Abby Wambach walks durring a lull.
- Abby Wambach runs on to the ball.
- Alex Morgan preps for a corner kick.
- Alex Morgan in the box agains the German team.
- Alex Morgan and the German goalie jostle.
- Tobin Heath goes toe-to-toe against the German players.
- Tobin Heath challenges for the ball.
- Shannon Boxx chases down the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe takes on German defenders.
- After a close goal, Abby Wambach shows disbelief.
- Celebrating a second too soon, Abby Wambach believes a goal goes in.
- Megan Rapinoe and Heather Mitts set up a play.
- Meghan Rapinoe chases down the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe chases the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe attempts to steal the ball.
- Alex Morgan passes the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe brings the ball toward goal.
- Hope Solo dribbles the ball out of danger.
- Abby Wambach readies herself for the play.
- Abby Wambach in a foot race against the German team.
- Heather Mitts runs back toward defense.
- Wambach races for the ball.
- Shannon Boxx serves the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe takes the throw-in.
- Megan Rapinoe follows the ball out of bounds.
- Shannon Boxx chases down the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe durring the game.
- Megan Rapinoe runs on goal.
- Abby Wambach durring the game.
- Megan Rapinoe runs onto the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe calls for the ball.
- Megan Rapinoe runs onto the ball as Alex Morgan passes.
- Meghan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach battle on the field.
- Celebrating the first goal within the first few minutes of the game.
- The team gathers for a picture.
- Meghan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach durring the national anthem.
- Picture of the US Women’s National Soccer Team durring the National Anthem
- Chicago’s Amy LePilbet and Becky Sauerbrunn pay their respects durring the national anthem.
- Singing the national anthem before the game.
- Tobin Heath before the game.
- Tobin Heath waves as she’s announced.
- Megan Rapinoe is announced and waves to the crowd.
- Hope Solo before the game.
- Sydney Leroux waves as she’s announced before the game.
- Chicago’s Amy Amy LePilbet as the roster is announced.
- Chicago’s Amy LePilbet and Becky Sauerbrunn before the game.
- Heather Mitts and Hope Solo before the game.
- Rachael Buehler and Megan Rapinoe before the game.
- The german squad before the game.
- More of the German players before the game.
- Prior to the game, the German team lines up.
- The women’s soccer team lines up before the game.
- Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach line up before the game.
- Hope Solo prior to the game.
- A group of L Stop fans poses in the stands.
- An adorable couple enjoys the game.
- An L Stop & Soccer fan looks on before the game.
- Megan Rapinoe shoots durring warm ups.
- Megan Rapinoe shows some flair.
- Megan Rapinoe strides toward the ball durring warm ups.
- Megan Rapinoe warms up before the game.
- Megan Rapinoe looks on durring warm ups.
- Megan Rapinoe before the game.
- Megan Rapinoe gets serious before the game.
- Hope Solo is all smiles durring warm ups.
- Hope Solo steps into a save while warming up.
- Sydney Leroux warms up before the game.
- Sydney Leroux warms up before the game.
- Fans of The L Stop and Women’s Soccer tailgate before the game.
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About Tina
A transplant from the snow and mountains of Upstate NY (why, yes, there IS an entire state above NYC!), Tina moved to Chicago in 2005. Since then, she’s taken full advantage of Chicago’s sports scene, participating in rugby, volleyball, and hockey – just to name a few. Her first love, however, is soccer. She's proud to have participated in both the 2006 and 2010 Gay Games as well as the 2009 Out Games. In addition to sports, Tina enjoys traveling (she tries to cross the atlantic at least once a year). Tina is a ‘Jackie of all trades’, so prepare for the unexpected!
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The team from Germany is really strong but believe more in US Women’s Soccer Team. Nice post Tina.
Posted by Peter | May 21, 2013, 5:46 am