Abby Wambach has written a deep, dark (and occasionally funny) confessional that will challenge your perceptions of female athletes. Or … More
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U.S. women in the World Cup semifinals: Decisions, decisions
Jill Ellis made three lineup changes for Friday’s quarterfinal win against China, two out of necessity. The result: Still just … More
On the Women’s World Cup and Hope Solo, in that order
What a World Cup we’ve seen so far! – Stunning upsets: Nigeria tying Sweden, Norway tying Germany (this isn’t 1995), … More
Western New York Flash make their own luck in loss to Spirit
Soccer karma does not exist, most of us have agreed. But can a team make its own luck? Saturday at … More
On concussions, Krieger, Wambach, etc.
The soccer community, much to its credit, is taking concussions seriously. Even those of us who are at the low … More
The skill of Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach has an indomitable will. She has the ability to raise her game when the stakes are higher. She … More
Washington Spirit vs. Western NY Flash: Dan Borislow was wrong
Those of you who recall WPS may remember that Dan Borislow was an immense supporter of U.S. national team players. … More
NWSL stars: Home sweet home
A common theme running through the NWSL conference calls that stacked up Monday afternoon: Players are happy to be home. … More
Very Good Things in U.S. soccer
No, the U.S. soccer scene isn’t all petty arguments over turf wars, business plans and what was said in 2007. … More
Will WPS stars sign up for another season?
Here’s a bit of irony: iTunes, in shuffling through my music library, has just called up Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, … More