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USWNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage Will Be Missed

On September 1, Pia Sundhage, the head coach of US Soccer’s Women’s National Team, announced her intention to return home to pursue opportunities in Sweden (i.e. the head coaching position with their WNT). Like many, I was caught by surprise by this. While I begrudge her none of her opportunities, I can’t help but selfishly worry about the USWNT.

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2012 Olympic Games Thoughts

A few thoughts on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. I didn’t do daily recaps this time, but I did watch a fair amount of it and have my fair share of opinions on a few aspects of the experience.

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More Flash Trumping Competence

The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced that they are dropping the Compulsory Dance from the Ice Dancing competition. Bad move, but hardly surprising given their history.

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