Thursday, August 9, 2012
Americans face Japan in final match Thursday at 2:45 p.m.
Thursday is the day that the U.S. women's soccer team is scheduled to head out on the field at Wembley Stadium in London — a world epicenter for soccer — to go for Olympic gold, with a Ridge High School graduate and former Ridge soccer player as part of that team Thursday's match, scheduled for 2:45 p.m., is a rematch of the same rivalry — U.S. vs. Japan — as in last year's World Cup final. Japan triumphed in that game on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes. Heath, who has moved into a starter spot in this Olympics soccer games, also played in last year's World Cup final, during which local fans cheered her on then as during this summer. Heath, and the team, have since July 25 through a string of victories to reach …
Monday, August 6, 2012
Basking Ridge native will have the eyes of the world on her Thursday, when the women's soccer team plays final match.
The U.S. women's soccer team fell behind in Monday's semifinal Olympics match against rival Canada, but the battle of north vs. south ultimately went to the U.S., which scored a 4-3 victory in a game with Basking Ridge's Tobin Heath filling a solid spot as midfielder. According to ESPN soccer.net, the United States' last-gasp extra-time win to seals the team's spot in the Olympics women's soccer final for the fifth successive tournament. A video with highlights from the game is on the Huffington Post. Thursday's final match will now be a repeat of last year's World Cup final in which Japan triumphed on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes. Heath, who has moved into a starter spot in this Olympics soccer games, also …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Ridge High girls soccer coach says watching an Olympian who once wore the same soccer uniform is "amazing thing."
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team has knocked off the New Zealand team 2-0 with an assist from former Basking Ridge resident Tobin Heath, and now moves on to the semifinal on Monday against the winner of a Great Britain vs. Canada match. The U.S. team is undefeated, 4-0, following the Friday morning game against the New Zealand game, played in Newcastle, England. Midfielder Heath, a 2006 graduate of Ridge High School, assisted Sydney Leroux with a second-half goal that clinched the game for the U.S., according to a play-by-play on ussoccer.com. What it means for Ridge girls soccer players At home, Ridge girls soccer coach Katie Donahue said prior to Friday's game that in general, having her team members watch the Women's National Team play is …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Heath, a 2006 Ridge High School graduate, now is 'nomad,' she says in YouTube video.
With three victories under their belts, the U.S. women's soccer team will take on the New Zealand team in Newcastle, England, at St. James' Park at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, and many local fans will be watching to see if 2006 Ridge graduate Tobin Heath will be out on the field for the Olympic quarterfinal match. Heath, who grew up in Basking Ridge and played on the Ridge High School girls soccer team for three years, has been an active participant in all three victory games, against France, Colombia and, most recently, North Korea on Wednesday. Prior to the first game, Heath was interviewed on ussoccer.com's Studio 90 Extra Time from Glasgow, Scotland, in which she discussed such topics as what it was like to see "iconic" soccer fields in …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Basking Ridge's Tobin Heath on field as U.S. women's soccer captures third Olympic victory.
The U.S. women's soccer team, with Tobin Heath on the field, captured the team's third victory in the summer Olympic games underway in London, defeating North Korea, 1-0. Heath, a 2006 graduate of Ridge High School, filled a midfielder position during the game. Abby Wambach scored the lone goal that decided the game, leading the team into the quarterfinals. So far, U.S. women's soccer has defeated France, Colombia and now the women's soccer team from North Korean during the Olympic games. Heath, who also played in last year's World Cup game, has her hometown fans on her turf in Basking Ridge.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Now 2-0 in Group G after easy win vs. Colombia.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
The United States women's soccer team and Basking Ridge native Tobin Heath made it two straight wins to open up the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Colombia. The team secured a tip to the quarterfinals with the victory. U.S. goals were scored by Megan Rapinoe, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd. Heath did not play in Saturday's contest after playing and drawing a foul in the team's 4-2 come-from-behind win against France on Wednesday. Basking Ridge fans have been excited about watching one of their own at the Games. The squad plays its third game in Group G on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. against North Korea. The game is not scheduled to be aired on NBC or NBC Sports Network.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
U.S. Women's Soccer Team member Tobin Heath grew up in Basking Ridge, and played on Ridge High School team.
Fans of women's soccer in the Basking Ridge area won't just be rooting for their country's team. Some are sure to be watching, and cheering, for Tobin Heath, the graduate of Ridge High School who is participating in the Olympic games in London. Heath, 24, already has filed a blog on ESPN.com about her feelings on competing among the world's top athletes. Rich Shello, Ridge's athletic director, said earlier this week that he "absolutely will be looking out for Tobin as well as all of the American athletes." Heath and the U.S. women's team already scored a 4-2 victory over France on Tuesday, even before the opening ceremony. Shello said he is unaware of any other Ridge athlete who made it to the Olympics, although 2012 graduate Bradley …
Women's soccer squad and Basking Ridge native topple France before opening ceremony.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
The 2012 Olympics in London may not have had their official opening ceremony yet, but that doesn't mean they haven't started. And for Basking Ridge native Tobin Heath and the United States women's soccer team, it started on a high note. Heath played at midfield for the U.S. and drew a foul as the team came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat France 4-2 on Tuesday. The win gives the squad three points to open Group G play. France had scored two goals in the first 13 minutes of the match before the U.S. started its comeback. Alex Morgan scored two of the team's four tallies–the tying and final goals. Heath and Co. will compete next on Saturday against Columbia. The game will be televised live on NBC Sports Network, beginning at noon. The …
Sunday, July 17, 2011
U.S. women's soccer team, including Basking Ridge grad Tobin Heath, lose heartbreaker in penalty shootout.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Fans at the Station Pub & Grub in Bernardsville and at The Ridge Tavern alternated between joy and dismay at Sunday's World Cup match between the U.S. women's soccer team and a team from Japan that veered back and forth between confidence for the U.S. and shock at comebacks from the Japanese players. Ultimately, the U.S. team, which included Basking Ridge native Tobin Heath, a 2006 graduate of Ridge High School, lost a 2-2 tie with Japan picking up a 3-1 lead in penalty kicks. Some of the observers at the Station Pub & Grub had been classmates of Heath at Ridge High School, while others were just watching a game that the U.S. never managed to sew up.
Hayley Zimmerman
12:41 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
I graduated from Ridge in Tobins class, I remember going to summer camp at the YMCA and her playing, it was always a known thing that soccer was just Tobins thing. I remember her talking in our social studies class in 8th grade about her obsession with Mia Hamm, as well as other times that she discussed enthusiastically about playing and watching soccer. I was never close with her, but from 6th … more ›