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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 …

World Cup Has Precedent of Installing Grass – NYTimes.com

I just wish that FIFA, the IOC, and so many other sports organizations would finally stop marginalizing (or sexualizing) the women’s side of sports.

NWSL officiating: The narrative and the statistics

Officiating is a problem in every sport. Personally, I think more cards (even post-game) for flopping/diving would help make an official’s life easier in the long run.

World Cup Soccer Stats Erase The Sport’s Most Dominant Players: Women

I’ve been adding the “Men’s” qualifier for decades because accuracy.

2014 NWSL – A Few Mid-season Gripes

We are past the midway point in the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season. This second season has improved its presentation …

Equalizer Soccer – Harris keeps pushing herself to excel in competitive US goalkeeping scene

Equalizer Soccer – Harris keeps pushing herself to excel in competitive US goalkeeping scene.

Football equality still lacking | The Sack

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

NWSL Debuts – Maybe Third Time’s the Charm

The first regular season match of the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) between Portland Thorns FC vs FC Kansas City just concluded …

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?

WPS – Will It Get Its Act Together?

It’s been pretty obvious that the WPS, the top-tier women’s soccer league in the U.S., has been hanging on by its fingernails for a couple of seasons. While the business model is sounder than the previous WUSA, that doesn’t mean it might not meet the same fate.

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.

Time For a New Paradigm For Women’s Sports?

I’ve been a women’s sports fan since the 70s. I’ve also been annoyed by the misogyny of media, politicians, and even religions toward these sports. If the playing field is never going to be level, then maybe the ladies should change the rules of the game.

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?

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