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Host cities for 2015 WWC announced

Host cities for 2015 WWC announced

Jeff Kassouf May 4, 2012 1

The six host cities for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada were announced on Friday at a press event in Ottawa, ON. The six official cities are: Edmonton, AB; Moncton, NB; Montreal,

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2011: The (historic) year that was in women’s soccer

2011: The (historic) year that was in women’s soccer

Jeff Kassouf December 30, 2011 2

Let’s skip the sentimental business. Another year flew by faster than it should have and we are staring 2012 right in the face. In a landmark year for women’s soccer, it is only appropriate

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Abby Mania: A week in Rochester

Abby Mania: A week in Rochester

Jeff Kassouf July 29, 2011 0

Germany was clearly the place to be this summer, but if there was one place to take in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup within the United States, Rochester, N.Y., of all places, was

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WPS and USWNT: A week in numbers

WPS and USWNT: A week in numbers

Jeff Kassouf July 25, 2011 8

Cold, hard numbers do not typically paint a positive picture for Women’s Professional Soccer and the U.S. Women’s National Team. However, for at least a week, WPS and the USWNT received incredible attention supported

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Kendall Fletcher Blog: On a memorable Women's World Cup

Kendall Fletcher Blog: On a memorable Women's World Cup

Kendall Fletcher July 23, 2011 0

From the close scores of the first round games to the last PK taken in the final, the 2011 Women’s World Cup was filled with excitement, surprises, heartbreaks, handballs, comebacks, controversies and most importantly,

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Operative Words: A final reflection on the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

Operative Words: A final reflection on the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

Jeff Kassouf July 23, 2011 3

Now that everyone has had some time to cool off following the Women’s World Cup, it is a good time to reflect on the most important Women’s World Cup to date. Personally, a few

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The Opening Whistle: New era begins in Canada as Morace exits

The Opening Whistle: New era begins in Canada as Morace exits

Dan Lauletta July 22, 2011 0

The buzz from the World Cup is still reverberating around the country, but there are already signs that things have started progressing toward next summer’s Olympic Games and the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Wednesday

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Albanese: USA-Japan paralleled a classic tale

Albanese: USA-Japan paralleled a classic tale

Jeff Kassouf July 20, 2011 1

This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup had it all. There were early goals, late goals, own goals, tons of drama, equal amounts of suspense, unexpected early exits, a David-and-Goliath-type final, and a thrilling end.

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WWC, WPS News and Notes

WWC, WPS News and Notes

Jeff Kassouf July 19, 2011 2

It’s that day after hangover of a World Cup final. The United States Women’s National Team is now back on U.S. soil and getting the royal treatment despite losing to Japan on penalty kicks

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USA-Japan: Two teams of destiny, one champion

USA-Japan: Two teams of destiny, one champion

Jeff Kassouf July 17, 2011 1

Japan and the United States square-off in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup final on Sunday (kick-off is set for 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN) in a meeting of two teams looking to fulfill

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