Abel tapped to work with USA Soccer

Graeme Abel, assistant coach for the OU women’s soccer team, will work with goalkeepers at a camp for the Under-20 USA Women’s National Team through July 18.

“It’s a privilege, both personally and professionally, to represent the United States and be a part of the U-20 coaching staff,” Abel said in a release from the OU athletic department. “It’s also an honor to represent the University of Oklahoma at this level.”

Abel’s experience includes working as an Olympic development coach with Kentucky Youth Soccer. He also serves as a coach with the Region IV Olympic Development Program and National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America goalkeeper staffs.

Abel began his career with the Sooners last season, when he joined the program to coach goalkeepers. He previously worked as an assistant at the University of Nevada.

Robinson helps U.s. win gold medal

OU guard Danielle Robinson contributed three points to the United States’ 83-64 win against Russia in Saturday’s gold-medal basketball game at the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia.

Robinson, a rising junior, also dished out two assists and recorded two steals to help the United States win its seventh championship in the games.

“I’m excited,” Robinson said in a release from the OU athletic department. “We definitely worked hard; we’ve been through a lot as a team. We’ve really grown and I’m definitely excited about this gold medal.”

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