Golf Phenom Lydia Ko and Soccer Superstar Hope Solo Make Newsweek’s 125 Women of Impact

Two athletes I have written about numerous times on this blog are Lydia Ko and Hope Solo. I am pleased to see both made Newsweek’s 125 Women of Impact issue. Granted, some might question why a golfer and soccer player stand next to political leaders like former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton or business leaders … Continue reading →

Abby Wambach Wins 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year; Pia Sundhage Wins World Coach of the Year

Congratulations to United States Women’s National Team Player Abby Wambach for being named 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year at the FIFA Ballon D’Or Awards. Also, congratulations to Pia Sundhage who won the 2012 World Coach of Women’s Football award for her work with Team USA. However, at the end of the year … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team (Soccer) Completes Fan Tribute Tour With 4-1 Victory Over China

It’s been an amazing year for the United States Women’s Soccer Team. Following their Gold Medal at the 2012 London Summer Olympics they embarked on a successful Fan Tribute tour. That tour ended with a 4-1 victory over China. As should surprise nobody, Abby Wambach led the way with 2 goals. Both goals were on … Continue reading →

USA Women’s National Soccer Team Reflects On Gold Medal Experience; Hope Solo Book Launches

The golden girls of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team took a few moments to talk to Julie Foudy about their Olympic experience. Apparently, Abby Wambach says training for the 2015 Women’s World Cup starts now. Well…it’s a great attitude to have…she has proven herself to possess the heart and fire that defines the … Continue reading →

The Redeemed Team: USA Wins Gold In 2012 London Olympics Women’s Soccer

This was the game…against the team…that the United States Women’s National Soccer Team had been waiting and wanting for 389 days. It was that length of time ago that Team USA stood on a podium in Germany tearfully resigning themselves to a 2nd place finish in the 2011 Women’s World Cup, vanquished by a Japanese … Continue reading →

Team USA Moves On To Face Team Japan In 2012 London Olympics Women’s Soccer Final

I don’t at all try to hide my fandom of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, especially Hope Solo and Alex Morgan, and it was a thrilling win over Canada in the semifinals of the 2012 London Olympics. The win was reminiscent of the victory over Brazil in the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Of … Continue reading →

Hope Solo, Team USA Ready For 2012 London Olympics Soccer Semifinal

There will be no secrets between the United States Women’s National Team and familiar foe Canada in the 2012 London Olympic Soccer Semifinals. The backline defense of the USWNT has improved as the tournament has gone on, with Team USA 2 wins away from a gold medal. Studio 90 sat down with goaltender Hope Solo … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team (Soccer) Surges Past Sweden 3-1 In Tune-Up

Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Tobin Heath scored goals for the U.S. Women’s National Team as they defeated Sweden on their home turf, 3-1. Abby opened things up in the 8th minute of the match when she caught Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl off her line. The goal was Abby’s 136th in international competition, trailing only … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team (Soccer) Ready For Match Against Sweden, Prepping For London Olympics 2012

The United States Women’s National Team is in the final stages of their preparation for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. They take on the National Team from Sweden on 6.16.2012. The game can be seen at 10AM Eastern on the Universal Sports Network and at UniversalSports.com so watch and cheer Abby, Hope, Alex and rest … Continue reading →

Hope Solo Reflects On Return To Sweden

United States Soccer Women’s National Team Goalkeeper Hope Solo joined her fellow National Team players for a two-week training camp in Sweden. For Hope, the trip rekindled memories of playing in the Swedish Premier Division after the WUSA folded. Hope had been a member of the Philadelphia Charge (WUSA) before heading to Sweden to play … Continue reading →