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	Michelle Akers - Class of 2004
		Michelle was the most dominant player on the United States Women's National Team from 1985 until she retired in 2000.
		Michelle scored five of her 10 goals against Taiwan in the quarterfinals.Akers was one of the blades on the 'Triple-Edged Sword' in the United States attack (the other two are April Heinrichs and Carin Jennings who are both Hall of Famers).
		During the final, Michelle had to be substituted at the conclusion of the second half due to exhaustion, and was being re-hydrated intravenously as her teammates completed their penalty shootout victory over China.
	www.soccerhall.org /famers/Michelle_Akers.htm (599 words)

	The Michelle Akers Homepage
		Michelle Akers Homepage – the words ‘Michelle Akers’ are in a gold-toned script, perhaps to remind the viewer implicitly of her status as an Olympic Gold Medallist.
		But on an equally self-conscious level Akers is set up as a web evangelist; her bio uses the “excesses and silences” structure that Harding associated with witnessing and biblical narrative and the word “salvation” introduces the formal language of belief in her description of Meggido..
		Akers’ writing style as presented in the site incorporates many of the evangelistic techniques advocated by Whittaker: it is a personal testimonial of faith that relies on biblical scripture to legitimate its claims.
	mkmccarthy.homestead.com /files/The_Michelle_Akers_Homepage.htm (2835 words)

	Michelle Akers steps down from Olympic team, citing shoulder injury, fatigue.
		Akers' combination of speed, power and strength, as well as her artistry with the ball at her feet, made the 5-foot-10 with her distinctive mane of flowing curls a player feared and respected worldwide.
		Akers, a member of the "Triple-Edge Sword" which also included fellow strikers Gabarra and present U.S. coach April Heinrichs in 1991, Akers was a thundering center forward, who, at the 1991 word championship, dominated a game like no player before or after her.
		Akers' superior feel for the game, her ability to shoot from distance and her dominance in the air was on display during the '96 Olympics and 1999 Women's World Cup, where fans witnessed her fierce competitiveness.
	www.soccertimes.com /usteams/2000/aug24.htm (1510 words)

	Michelle Akers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Michelle Akers was born on February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California.
		Michelle started playing soccer when she was eight, the same year her mom became the first woman firefighter in Seattle.
		Michelle hated to lose and always thought it was her fault when the team lost.
	www2.lhric.org /pocantico/womenenc/akers.htm (425 words)

	Michelle Akers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Michelle Akers (born February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California) was a leading American soccer player and played on the historic 1999 Women's World Cup victory by the U.S. Akers was a three-time All-American from Shorecrest High School in Seattle.
		Akers then attended the University of Central Florida where she was a four-time All-American, was Central Florida's Athlete of the Year in 1988-89, the all-time leading scorer in UCF history, won the Hermann Trophy in 1988, and had her #10 jersey retired by the school.
		Akers was also the lead scorer in the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991 in China, scoring ten goals, including five in one game.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michelle_Akers (441 words)

	A Youth Soccer Magazine
		Michelle's tally is three times that of the U.S. men's leading scorer, Eric Wynalda, and 23 more than the Brazil's retired legend, Pele.
		It was during these tough times, Michelle began to look to God as her strength and saw her faith as the most important thing in her life.
		Michelle was out cold and injured her knee when she hit the ground.
	www.fundamentalsoccer.com /members/Michelle0.html (720 words)

	CNNSI.com - World Soccer - U.S. women's star Akers quits international soccer - Thursday August 24, 2000 01:10 PM
		Akers, 34, played in the first-ever U.S. women's national team match on Aug. 18, 1985, against Italy, and was the top scorer at the first-ever Women's World Cup in 1991, pounding in 10 goals to become the first American to win a Golden Boot at a FIFA competition.
		Akers was the first female player to earn a shoe-endorsement contract and the first female player to gain national and global fame in her sport.
		This year, Akers struggled to return from the shoulder injury and the ensuring surgery on April 6 that caused her to miss almost all of the United States' Olympic preparation matches, finally returning to the team during its European tour in July.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/news/2000/08/24/akers_retirement/index.html (1568 words)

	ABC Sports - Akers the straw that stirred U.S.
		Michelle Akers was the dominant force Saturday against China throughout the 90-plus minutes she gutted out before leaving the game with a concussion suffered at the end of regulation, not to mention heat exhaustion, thanks to the 97-degree temperatures.
		Akers was especially crucial for the defense during a nerve-wracking span midway through the first half, when China created several scoring chances.
		Akers was escorted to the locker room, where she stayed until well after Chastain tore off her jersey in celebration of her winning penalty kick.
	espn.go.com /abcsports/s/akerswwc99final.html (1096 words)

	Michelle Akers Story
		But life for Michelle doesn’t consist of only victories and honors, she sick, and she’s holding on by the very will and courage that brought her to be the outstanding soccer player that she is. This sickness that Michelle is battling is known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS).
		Michelle began to feel tired and lethargic but thought nothing of it for her travel and career schedule had been extremely hectic throughout the previous months.
		Michelle may not be the soccer player she was before 1991, she may not be outdoing all her teammates, but Michelle has certainly become a person of determination and inner-strength that many people have turned to for inspiration and hope.
	www.catholiccentral.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us /iws/Motivation/Heros/MichelleAkers.HTM (688 words)

	Futbol de Primera: Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Akers, who led the American side to two Women's World Cup Championships (1991, 1999) and one Olympic Gold Medal (1996), retired this year from the National Team after scoring 105 goals during her illustrious 15-year, 153-game career.
		Akers was also joined today by her father and his wife, former teammate Joy Fawcett, and former teammate and current University of Washington women's head coach Lesle Gallimore, who all traveled specifically to attend today's ceremony.
		Akers' international career came to an end this past August when she finally retired after battling injuries and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for several years.
	www.laradiodelmundial.com /akers-20001218.htm (542 words)

	Michelle Akers - Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau
		Michelle Akers inspires and motivates her audiences with her story of success in the face of extreme adversity.
		Akers was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.
		Akers continues to be one of the most dominating players in women's soccer.
	www.leadingauthorities.com /10763/Michelle_Akers.htm (208 words)

	Good News Sports - Rugby League Sports Stories
		Michelle did, and even as she returned to the anxieties of her home she sensed a turning point in her life.
		Michelle began to realise that attending church on holidays was a far cry from a daily experience of God and, with little energy left, told God: `You can have this stuff.
		For Michelle, it was an opportunity to rest her body and renew her spiritual life no matter what the circumstances, through tears of disappointment at her injury and the subsequent US third place finish.
	www.goodnewssports.com /support/article/story014.html (2323 words)

	ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-4033
		Michelle Akers: the WC is very special because the teams/athletes train for 4 years for the competition and play against the best of the best on the planet.
		Michelle Akers: it is early in the WC (one game in), but so far mia has played great.
		Michelle Akers: thanks, yeah, it is definitely a very COOL thing to dream of something your whole life and then achieve it.
	proxy.espn.go.com /chat/chatESPN?event_id=4033 (1879 words)

	CFIDS
		Michelle has now struggled with CFIDS for three and a half years and has found it to be a difficult and challenging journey.
		One of the hardest things for her to deal with has been the possibility of losing her identity as "the soccer player" or "the best player in the world." CFIDS took all of her strength, and she realized that she could no longer be all that she had once been.
		Michelle hopes to compete in the 1999 World Cup and will also give her best shot to win the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
	www.cfids.org /youth/articles/coping/f96-12.asp (580 words)

	Summer Olympics 2000 Akers not competing due to health reasons
		Adams, who has nursed Akers for five years in the training room, realized the end was near when he drove her home from practice Saturday.
		She declined to name Akers' replacement on the Olympic roster, saying it would be inappropriate while others were celebrating the veteran's career.
		Akers, 34, retires as the career leading scorer of the Women's World Cup (12 goals), and as one of only four players in history with 100 or more career goals.
	espn.go.com /oly/summer00/soccer/s/2000/0824/701772.html (1424 words)

	FIFA Magazine - October 1996 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Akers scored five goals in one game during the inaugural FIFA Women's World Championship in China in 1991 and earned the adidas Golden Boot as the tournament's top goal scorer with ten goals.
		She knows the feeling of disappointment, which Akers and her teammates felt after being eliminated by eventual-winner Norway in the semifinals of the 1995 FIFA Women's World Championship in Sweden.
		And, since she suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an ailment which saps the strength from its victims, Akers understands what it is like not to be able to play the sport she loves.
	www.fifa.com /fifa/pub/magazine/fm10-96.5.html (1049 words)

	Boston.com / Latest News / Sports
		And yet, Akers is still the mainspring of the world's best team, the woman her teammates look to for direction on the field and inspiration off it.
		Akers is the constant variable on a team whose starting 11 is so stable, so chock-a-block with 100-cap veterans, that it might as well be engraved on a marble tablet.
		Akers didn't play for more than a year after that, while she tried to figure out whether it was worth the torment to continue.
	www.boston.com /news/packages/wwc99/stories/0627_akers.htm (1080 words)

	The Seattle Times: Sports: Akers leads class in soccer Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		She scored the first goal in the history of the U.S. women's team, and her 105 goals for the national team include the decisive score in the 1991 FIFA championship and the clinching penalty kick against Brazil in the 1999 World Cup semifinals.
		Akers also won a gold medal in 1996 as a member of the U.S. team.
		Akers received 70 of 73 votes in balloting by American soccer coaches and a national media panel.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/sports/2001920921_akers06.html (239 words)

	Michelle Akers: A Conquering Spirit - living with chronic fatigue syndrome Healthy & Natural Journal - Find Articles
		Michelle was scheduled to compete with the United States Women's National Soccer Team in the 2000 Olympic Games.
		However, one month before the Olympics, Michelle accepted the fact that her reinjured shoulder was not healing properly and her longtime battle with CFIDS had taken a toll on her body.
		Michelle hopes her ability to play at the Olympic level inspires people with chronic fatigue.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0HKL/is_1_8/ai_76445410 (902 words)

	USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Michelle Akers: I guess my most treasured accomplishment for my soccer career is the duration (15 yrs on the national team) and the consistency of my performance through out...
		Michelle Akers: you tell me. after one season, many youngsters have emerged, both foreign and domestic who have a lot of potential and promise.
		Michelle Akers: make sure they have fun and feel good about themselves when they are on the field and getting in their cars to go home.
	www.usatoday.com /community/chat/2002-03-06-akers.htm (2487 words)

	Amazon.com: The Game and the Glory: Books: Michelle Akers,Gregg Lewis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Akers, a member of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team since its inception in 1985, was at 33 the oldest player when the team won the magical World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl in 1999.
		Michelle, with the guidance of a few friends and through her struggles, finds a relationship that will help her cope with all of her problems.
		Michelle is a role model to many not only as a world class soccer player but also through her display of Christianity in her every action.
	www.amazon.com /Game-Glory-Michelle-Akers/dp/0310235294 (2101 words)

	ussoccer.com - Women's National Team
		Akers, an Olympic gold medalist (’96), a two-time World Champion (’91 and ’99) and recently named "Player of the Century" by soccer’s governing body FIFA, faced her fourth and fifth shoulder surgeries in 2001 while listed among the Injured Reserve with the new Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA).
		Akers will dedicate most of her time to growing SOI nationally through clinics, camps, a club system and outreach groups.
		Akers looks forward to the event to catch up with former teammates and her many friends from across the sports spectrum.
	www.ussoccer.com /articles/viewArticle.jsp_2520.html (516 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It was with great disappointment that FIFA learnt on 25 August that the outstanding player of the US womenâs team, Michelle Akers, was putting an end to her active career and will not be able to help her team defend its title in next monthâs Olympic Games in Australia.
		The unparalleled contribution that Michelle Akers has made to the cause of womenâs football was recognised two years ago when she was awarded the FIFA Order of Merit at the FIFA Congress in Paris.
		FIFA thanks Michelle Akers for all she has brought to womenâs football and wishes her good health and every success in the years ahead.
	www.fifa.com /en/news/index/0,1464,15742,00.html (331 words)

	Washington State Women's Soccer Association - News Flash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Michelle Akers, Olympic Gold Medallist and the most decorated female soccer player in the world, will give us the "inside scoop" from the locker rooms of international soccer, as she embarks on her quest for the 1999 Women's World Cup.
		We are pleased to participate in Michelle's ongoing efforts to raise the visibility of soccer in the U.S. If you have any questions for Michelle or any suggestions for the column please submit them to http://www.aboutsoccer.com/michelle_feedback.htm.
		Michelle, and forward Mia Hamm are currently chasing the world scoring record of 107 held by long-retired Elisabetta Vignotto of Italy, while another Italian legend, Carolina Morace, is second with 105 goals.
	www.wswsa.org /news_m1.html (884 words)

	Akers will not make soccer trip to Sydney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Michelle Akers, one of the pioneering figures of modern women's sports and widely considered the greatest player in the history of her own game, announced her retirement from international soccer on Thursday.
		Akers, 34, told her teammates on the U.S. national team on Thursday in a conference call that she would not accompany them to the Olympics next month.
		Akers battled back from shoulder surgery earlier this year to make the Olympic team, only to hurt the shoulder again.
	www.bouldernews.com /sports/misc/a282312a.html (391 words)

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