(Agencies)
Updated: 2007-09-30 19:27

Veteran players seemed most offended by the remarks, with Solo seeming to question Scurry's ability. She helped the Americans win the '99 World Cup, and her save in a penalty kick shootout in the victory is almost legendary.

After two tumultuous days and Solo's apology to the team, Ryan still excluded her for the Norway match, putting her future with the national team in doubt. She did not attend the game, but team officials said Sunday she remained in China.

Ryan's unusual move - Solo was unscored on in almost 300 minutes in four World Cup games - also puts the renewal of his contract in doubt when it expires at the end of the year.

The Americans dominated Norway from the first few seconds with forwards O'Reilly, Wambach, and Kristine Lilly all threatening with balls in the box, making Wambach's breakthrough seem inevitable.

The World Cup game is likely to be the last for 36-year old Lilly, who is the only player to have played in all five of the women's World Cups. She said she has not decided if she will play in next year's Beijing Olympics.

Defender Kate Markgraf missed the game with a leg injury, replaced by Marian Dalmy. Aly Wagner also started at midfield, replacing Shannon Boxx who picked up a red card against Brazil and was suspended for the game.

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