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WPS Extra Time: Montoya back to coaching on big stage
Less than 12 months ago, there was nothing Albertin Montoya could do wrong. In his second year as the head coach of FC Gold Pride in Women’s Professional Soccer, Montoya guided the San Francisco
Read More »Step aside Marta, Flash has a new star
We all knew how good Alex Morgan was entering the season. It was no secret to those of us who love the women’s game. I don’t think anyone knew how much Morgan would be
Read More »Albanese: Sundhage faces tough choice between Buehler, Sauerbrunn
It’s not like Rachel Buehler is the only player that Brazil’s Marta will outrun. But in the United States Women’s National Team victory at the quarterfinals of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup over
Read More »Albanese: USA one game from glory
It hasn’t been pretty. It has, however, been effective. In its conquest to capture a World Cup title for the first time since 1999, the United States Women’s National Team has had a turbulent
Read More »WWC: Anyone's tournament to win
Four days of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup are in the books. Every team has played one match, and the only thing that is certain is that this World Cup is trending toward
Read More »USWNT 2-0 North Korea: A tale of two halves
It has been a long time coming for the United States Women’s National Team. Their opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany on Tuesday against Korea DPR was expected to
Read More »WPS Extra Time: Not so fast, America
It has been approximately four years since the previous FIFA Women’s World Cup in China ended with Germany hoisting the Cup. But since the United States of America announced its roster earlier this month,
Read More »WPS Extra Time: Milbrett envisions better future for sport
As it turns out, there is still women’s professional soccer in the Bay Area of California. So what if it’s not a club in Women’s Professional Soccer (in case you’ve forgotten, FC Gold Pride
Read More »WPS Extra Time: USWNT fate lies in midfield
Being on the West Coast, I was unable to have the fortune of covering the final tune-up match for the United States Women’s National Team heading into this year’s World Cup in Germany. Instead,
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