This Is the Los Angeles Sol: Stephanie Cox

Part nine in a series of articles on the players that make up the 2009 Los Angeles Sol.

South of the American border lies Mexico, a country that  has been a hotbed of soccer talent for many decades.

Many people in the land of "El Tri" flock north to the United States states in search of better jobs, better wages, and for their children a better quality of life that they inherited, to paraphrase Senator John McCain of the border state of Arizona.

An example of the many people who have benefited from their parents immigration from Mexico is Los Angeles Sol defender Stephanie Cox. Along with fellow Latina and Boston Breaker Amy Rodriguez, they are part of the new generation of USA Women's National Team players that have ensured the continued success of the program on the world stage.

For Cox, her heritage adds to the diversity and success of a city fueled by sport and entertainment. A city where (as of the 2000 Census) 46.5% of the population is Hispanic.

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