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Thoughts on USWNT After 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Two years ago I wrote an article following the 2019 World Cup (creatively titled, Thoughts on USWNT After 2019 World Cup). Now …

Thoughts on USWNT After 2019 World Cup

The United States Women’s National Team won the 2019 World Cup*. This was critically important for women’s soccer. It gives the USWNT …

FIFA Senior National Teams – Suggestion for Displaying World Cup Wins Stars

I’ve complained before how the Brazilian women’s team has stars over their crest that refer to the men’s team, not their own …

Football equality still lacking | The Sack

Not just an American problem. Not by a long shot. Football equality still lacking | The Sack.

U.S. Soccer Unveils Name of New Women’s Soccer League – U.S. Soccer

This makes me very happy. A new league administered by US Soccer. Salaries for USA, CAN, and MEX national team players being …

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.

The WPS Suspended 2012 Season – Certain Death or Phoenix-like Rebirth?

The 2012 season of the WPS was cancelled today. The question hanging in the air is whether this is the death of the league (like the previous WUSA), or if this is an opportunity for the league to experience a successful rebirth?

Was It Really the “Play of the Game”?

You’ve seen it in just about every sporting event on TV: the Play of the Game. Usually it’s the “[insert sponsor name] Play of the Game”. Fundamentally, it’s a nice, potentially inoffensive diversion to offer up the fans. A defining moment of the event. Or is it?

We Need Disambiguation About FIFA World Cup Uniform Stars

It seems that we might need a bit of a clarification on how many stars a men’s or women’s FIFA team can display to show their World Cup victories.

Can We Level the Title IX Playing Field?

Is it time to rethink how scholarships are distributed in college athletics? The head-butting between Title IX and Football has resulted in some inequities that should be addressed for the health of all college varsity sports.

For Football Fans, Almost Losing Is Ideal

The most exciting football games are those your team almost loses. via For Football Fans, Almost Losing Is Ideal | LiveScience.

2009 WPS – Thoughts on the Wambach/McNeill Suspensions

On May 7, WPS Commissioner Tonya Antonucci announced a 1-game suspension for both Abby Wambach and Kia McNeill for actions in a game played on May 3. Did the punishments fit the actions on the field?

Welcome Back, Women’s Professional Soccer

After too long an absence, the always entertaining women of soccer return to the professional pitch for the first time since the WUSA folded. Yes, it’s time for Women’s Processional Soccer (WPS).

Why Interrupt a Perfectly Good Super Bowl Sunday With a Football Game?

Super Bowl. Football. Commercials. The Boss. More Commercials. Trophy. Worth it? Maybe. The Winner? You know, that’s the question, isn’t it? Why do we watch this circus every year, awarding it the highest television rating? Is it just about the game with the funny-shaped ball?

WPS 2008 General Draft Results

On Monday, October 6, 2008, the Women’s Professional Soccer league (WPS) held its general draft for players not yet selected in the WNT player allocation or the International Player Draft. Here are the picks.

WPS Player Allocations From the WNT

The new WPS (Women’s Professional Soccer) issued its player allocations from the United States women’s national team (WNT). The seven inaugural teams of the league will each be assigned three players. Here is the list and some comments:

Coming Soon: WPS – Women’s Professional Soccer

After many years of work and restructuring, and hot on the heels of the USA’s win over Brazil in the 2008 Olympic Games, a new women’s soccer league in the United States is about to spring forth: the WPS (Women’s Professional Soccer). If history is any indicator, the play will be exciting and the players entertaining.

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 13

It was a mixed bag for the USA women’s teams in a day filled with finals. Softball, Soccer, and Water Polo plus …

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