It is a challenge to catch the U.S. Women’s Soccer team on television. The time difference between China and North America places it as far from prime time as you can imagine. Nevertheless, here is the schedule for tomorrow - September 18th, 2007:

U.S.A. versus Nigeria
September 18, 2007
from: Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium
Shanghai, China

television: ESPN - 5:00 AM ET

Yes, it is early. Tape it. Set your TiVo, if you have one. You want to be able to save this and show your kids - both boys and girls. This is team sports at its best. It’s World Cup. Even if you don’t understand the nuances of soccer, you will recognize a group of women, from across the United States, giving the game all they have. And they are good…

Catherine Forsythe

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