The United States is now out of the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Ghana. Landon Donovan scored the only goal on a penalty ki?

Actually, there are quite a few other soccer players originating from the United States. One of the best US players ever is... a woman! In the 1999 World Cup winning US National team, Michelle Akers was one of the key soccer players, scoring well over 100 goals, and no less than 37 assists.

For the USA women's national squad, making her an excellent striker and team-mate. In the same team, Mia Hamm excelled, leading to her election of women's FIFA World Player of the Year in both 2001 and 2002. There are other players who have earned their fame, but these two are some of the best of the best in soccer, and should be way more attention than they have gotten until now.

We should honor them more! Actually, there are quite a few other soccer players originating from the United States. One of the best US players ever is... a woman!

In the 1999 World Cup winning US National team, Michelle Akers was one of the key soccer players, scoring well over 100 goals, and no less than 37 assists. For the USA women's national squad, making her an excellent striker and team-mate. In the same team, Mia Hamm excelled, leading to her election of women's FIFA World Player of the Year in both 2001 and 2002.

There are other players who have earned their fame, but these two are some of the best of the best in soccer, and should be way more attention than they have gotten until now. We should honor them more!