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 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 →

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 →

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 Advances In Fourth Week Of Dancing With The Stars; Does Foxtrot To Toy Story Song “You’ve Got A Friend In Me”

United States Soccer Women’s National Team Goalkeeper Hope Solo advanced in the fourth week of Dancing With The Stars. She and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy did the Foxtrot to the song “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” from Toy Story. Here is the video, along with some pictures from Dancing With The Stars, ESPN’s The Body … Continue reading →

Hope Solo Cover Shot From ESPN “The Body” Issue

United States Soccer Women’s National Team Goalkeeper did indeed pose for the special ESPN “The Body” issue. Here is a cover shot. This special issue, which features professional athletes either nude or semi-nude, will go on sale 10.7.2011. However, the photos are meant to highlight the athletic aesthetic of the human body through images of … 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 →

Hope Solo To Compete On Dancing With The Stars

Confirming rumors swirling since the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, United States Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo will compete on Dancing With The Stars. The season premiere will air on ABC on September 19th. Thx everyone 4 your support. I’m excited for this challenge but most importantly to try and raise awareness 4 women’s … Continue reading →