US Open 2015 pre-tourney sponsor events/parties are continuing with Maria Sharapova opening a Sugarpova pop-up store at New York City’s flagship Bloomingdale’s. I must admit, I’ve actually tried a few varieties of Masha’s candy line and it’s pretty good. Additionally, it’s just great to see athletes expanding their brand beyond sports apparel, equipment and accessories. … Continue reading
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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
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
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
Fairways and Forehands 