2000 U.S. Olympic Team Akers joins Heinrichs as winner of WAGS Award of Excellence. FIFA names Akers Player of the Century. Akers steps down from Olympic team, citing shoulder injury, fatigue.
Shoulder separation has Akers out three months.
Akers, Scurry missing from roster heading to Portugal for Algarve. A true warrior and champion. Akers, Scurry have been dominant forces, but they need help. X-rays disclose three fractures in left cheek of Michelle Akers. Akers nets 100th as Americans cruise to 6-0 rout of Portugal.