The Post and Courier reports that Mount Pleasant resident Greg Baker is in Germany, training the U.S. Womens World Cup team as they prepare to capture the title. The U.S. plays Japan on Sunday. Here's what sports writer Jeff Hartsell had to say about Banks:
It will be Banks' job to get the players physically ready for today's semifinal match with France (noon, ESPN), which also needed 120 minutes to beat England on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.
"They've just go to get their legs back underneath them," Banks said. "They have two days' rest. France played 120 minutes as well, so it should be a battle."
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The U.S. is still two victories away from a World Cup title, but comparisons already are being drawn to the 1999 team and Brandi Chastain's memorable shirtless celebration. Banks, for one, thinks this team also is destined for something special.
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