United States Women’s National Team Wins 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup

In 2012, the United States Women’s National Team beat Japan to take the Gold Medal in Women’s Soccer at the London Summer Olympics. Redemption for losing the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Japan? Perhaps a small measure of redemption. But this is the one, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, that the Americans needed … Continue reading →

Carli Lloyd Leads United States Women’s National Team Into 2015 Women’s World Cup Final With 2-0 Victory Over Germany

Like millions of others, I’ve watched the United States Women’s National Team play three group stage matches along with knockout stage matches against Colombia and China at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. I didn’t recognize the team that took to the pitch against Germany. And that’s a very good thing. Facing their greatest challenge … Continue reading →

United States Advances To 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Semifinals With 1-0 Victory Over China

Maybe United States Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis knows exactly what she’s doing. After all, entering the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup the American squad’s top threat, Alex Morgan, wasn’t 100 percent and their all-time scoring leader, Abby Wambach, is past her prime. Our ladies have the deepest team, perhaps, but that depth is … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team Defeat Colombia 2-0 In 2015 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

The most important thing is to win and advance. The United States Women’s National Team did just that…some might argue only just that…with a 2-0 victory over Colombia in the 2015 Women’s World Cup round of 16. Focusing on the good first: Alex Morgan, the biggest gun we have on this squad, scored the initial … Continue reading →

Team USA Heads To 2015 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Vs Colombia

I waited a day after the United States Women’s National Team beat Nigeria 1-0 to post because I wanted to see which squad would oppose the Americans in the round of 16. Well, that and I needed a day to mourn the Cleveland Cavaliers losing the NBA Finals. But…moving on, it will be the USA … Continue reading →

Team USA Plays To 0-0 Tie Against Sweden In Group D Match At 2015 Women’s World Cup

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 →

Hope Solo, Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press Star As United States Wins Opening Match 3-1 Against Australia At 2015 Women’s World Cup

With controversy and court proceedings swirling around her off the pitch, Hope Solo continues to be as great a goalkeeper as ever on it. Although she gave up a goal, which was on a shot she could have done little about, in the United States Women’s National Team’s 3-1 victory over Australia in their opening … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →