Stars and Stripes FC
Stars and Stripes FC is a site with news and opinion on the United States men's and women's national soccer teams.
Dedicated coverage of the US national soccer teams, men's and women's.
The basketball
A basketball sits ready for the next shot. Hoops says it has been very patient and is still not bouncing.
The raised hoop
The hoop stands tall over the painted lines, with a backboard that has heard every cheer the court has ever had.
The big trophy
A grand trophy sits at the edge of the court, awarded for the most enthusiastic attempt at a shot.
The pine tree
A tidy pine watches every game from the sideline and never once complains about the noise.
The little trophy
A small trophy sits on the grass, awarded for the best attempt at a shot that did not go in.