Olympic qualifiers: US women crush the Dominican Republic, 14-0
Here are the highlights of the USA vs Dominican Republic CONCACAF Olympics match played in Vancouver, BC. Abby Wambach and Co., made mincemeat of 88th seeded Dominican Republic. Amy Rodriguez scored five, Heather O' Reilly poured in another three...
Video Friday
Couldn't let you guys disappear into the weekend before digging into a nice spread of vids, could we?
- Will Parchman
The USWNT Moment of Truth – first 2012 edition
I've never really cottoned to the phrase "on like Donkey Kong" - but if you insist, go ahead. Pia Sundhage has named the 20 ladies responsible for punching the USWNT's Olympic ticket, with CONCACAF qualifying set to kick off Friday in Vancouver against the Dominican Republic.And as you can see, there is plenty of talent...
Uncertainty of the Stars
As with all things WPS, there is a degree of uncertainty regarding its two biggest stars. Abby Wambach told the Associated Press that she's still undecided as to whether or not she'll be playing stateside next season. Marta, the mercurial Brazilian for...
WPS life support
Women's Professional Soccer lives, albeit conditionally and mysteriously.On Monday night, US Soccer's Board of Directors agreed to sanction "Division I" five-team WPS for 2012 on the basis of arguments made by league officials citing growing support from the 2011 Women's World Cup, continued exposure for the sport promised by the 2012 Olympics Games, and potential...
Oops.
If, like me, you got so busy and blanked on the USWNT match against Sweden this weekend, no worries. You can watch the entire match here (or just the highlights and reactions, if you wish).Since I didn't know, I won't reveal anything about the result.-...
Hello Muddah – Around The Horn Edition
Fully aware that I owe one more Hope Solo dance marking, let's go around to the various US camps (two of which are now closed) and I'll get to that some time this weekend. I've got other things crack-a-lacking that have busied me. You will soon be happ...
Dancing with Hope – Round Eight (updated)
It's another week with two judged performances as our girl enters the top five, including one she and her partner must put together receiving the music only 20 minutes beforehand. Hope claims this is her sweet spot, with the pressure on like that. We s...
A few things… (updated)
Filling some reader requests, once again back is the incredible...#1 - Quite wisely, Klinsi has let Landon Donovan out of the USMNT travel party.#2 - Let me just get this out of the way, so it doesn't wait until item five to annoy you with anticipation...
A few things… (updated)
Filling some reader requests, once again back is the incredible...#1 - Quite wisely, Klinsi has let Landon Donovan out of the USMNT travel party.#2 - Let me just get this out of the way, so it doesn't wait until item five to annoy you with anticipation...
Dancing with Hope – Round Seven
After last week's excitement, a twist! Not only with the USMNT keeper tackle the samba for points, there is also a team Pasodoble dance (I totally had to look that one up) with three pairings together that will be judged and count like a regular partne...
Dancing with Hope – Round Six
Alright, it's getting down to serious time now. Even before the USWNT #1 faced the tricky rumba, various corners of the interwebs were proclaiming sureness (with varying degrees of argumentative aptitude) that our girl was being cheated by the judges o...
