In a grudge match against former USWNT coach Pia Sundhage, Team USA was forced to settle for a 0-0 tie in Group D play at the 2015 Women’s World Cup. After giving up 3 goals to Nigeria, Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl bounced back with a strong effort to deny the American squad on several goal … Continue reading
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United States Women’s National Team Ready For 2015 Women’s World Cup
It’s time again for the greatest event in women’s soccer (or football for the non-Yanks), the Women’s World Cup. I’m not terribly happy about the ladies playing on artificial turf, but these days that’s the least of FIFA’s blunders. Of course, my focus is on the United States Women’s National Team. As a big fan … 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
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
Hope Solo Makes Final Four Of Dancing With The Stars With Quickstep and Jive
It’s still months away from NCAA March Madness, but Hope Solo has reached her own kind of Final Four with two dances, both well-done, on week 8 of Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars. Her first dance was the quickstep. But it was the second dance, the “instant choreography” dance, that I really liked. … Continue reading
Hope Solo Sambas Through Week 7 Of Dancing With The Stars
After a few close calls the past couple of weeks, Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy dazzled with a Halloween themed Samba. I think from this point on, it’s a win for Hope in that I think she’s already progressed farther than expected. Of course, it could be said that even stepping onto the dance floor … Continue reading
Hope Solo Cha-Chas Her Way Through Third Week Of Dancing With The Stars
US Soccer Women’s National Team Goalkeeper Hope Solo and her dance partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, did the cha-cha and advanced past the third week of Dancing With The Stars. However, while their score was middle of the pack in week three, they were the last couple to be called safe. Still, they advance and keep on … Continue reading
Hope Solo vs Steve Nash: EA Sports FIFA 12
A superstar in soccer took on a basketball superstar with great soccer skills in EA Sports FIFA 12. The popular EA title was released on 9.27.2011. I definitely give Steve Nash the trash-talking edge going into the match. No doubt his smack talk skills were honed on the NBA hardwood. But will it be enough … Continue reading
Hope Solo Advances In 2nd Week Of Dancing With The Stars
Hope Solo survived into the next round of Dancing With The Stars. I know I sound like a fanboy…well, I guess I am…but I think Hope is doing a terrific job, especially when you consider she is still playing for the United States Women’s National Team. I really enjoyed her Jive dance. from the USA … Continue reading