Chastain

Brandi Chastain is no longer part of the player pool.

Some fresh faces on U.S. women's soccer team in China 2008

At 35, Chastain is the second-oldest player on the national team.

USATODAY.com - Chastain's tough time personally, professionally 2003

But there has been so much sadness in Chastain's life recently that she might as well have been describing the fractured bone in her right foot that prevented her from playing more than one half, just 45 minutes, of the entire World Cup.

USATODAY.com - Loss is relative for Chastain 2003

To many, Chastain is the personification of unbridled sports joy, the solitary figure ripping off her jersey in celebration on the floor of the Rose Bowl four years ago, awaiting the delightful embrace of her charging teammates.

USATODAY.com - Loss is relative for Chastain 2003

Then, in Atlanta, on a beautiful summer day while we prepare for the first of two nights in an outdoor venue called Chastain Park, I get a call on my cell phone.

Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

Then, in Atlanta, on a beautiful summer day while we prepare for the first of two nights in an outdoor venue called Chastain Park, I get a call on my cell phone.

Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

Then, in Atlanta, on a beautiful summer day while we prepare for the first of two nights in an outdoor venue called Chastain Park, I get a call on my cell phone.

Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

The ensemble thriller, which stars Helen Mirren as the older version of a spy played by Jessica Chastain, appealed primarily to middle-aged audiences.

'The Help' Holds Onto Top Spot at Box Office Michelle Kung 2011

The well-reviewed 2011 film stars Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon.

Ideas Calendar: Feb. 4-10 2012

Ms. Chastain has few words, and doesn't need them, to portray a woman struggling to preserve faith in the face of incomprehensible tragedy.

'Moneyball': Stars, Stats and Perfect Pitch Joe Morgenstern 2011