US Women Advance to Round of 16 on Abby Wambach's Goal

The United States had a bit of a tough first half against Nigeria, but their legend has come through. Abby Wambach, who was benched in the last game and expected to be more of a super sub than a starter in this tournament, 

Sundhage now is on the opponents' side, and her high-profile critique of Team USA stars Hope Solo, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd added spice to a game that already was the marquee matchup in Group D. Jill Ellis 

HARRISON, N.J. — Abby Wambach issued a stern warning to her United States teammates that they risk an embarrassing early exit in the Women's World Cup if they enter the tournament with a sense of "fear." Wambach, USA's all-time leading international 

The United States had a bit of a tough first half against Nigeria, but their legend has come through. Abby Wambach, who was benched in the last game and expected to be more of a super sub than a starter in this tournament, 

Nigeria goalkeeper Precious Dede reacts to being scored on by Abby Wambach during the first half of Tuesday's FIFA Women's World Cup soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia. Wambach's goal gave the U.S. a 1-0 win and first place in Group D.