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Quite Unfit - English women's football history on film
posted on March 11, 2010 at 1:36pm

From the British Film Institute, a short film about the 1921 ban against women playing football: You can watch another film about this period in English women's football history - a compilation of early film footage and photographs documenting the backgro...more

Roster set for USA-MEX friendly matches
posted on March 9, 2010 at 7:13am

The US women’s national soccer team will be back in action after defeating Germany 3-2 for the Algarve Cup title in Portugal on Feb. 3. Head coach Pia Sundhage has named the 24 players that will take on Mexico in two friendly matches. The first game wil...more

WPS preseason has officially begun all across the good ol’ U.S. of A
posted on March 8, 2010 at 6:37pm

Since September, I know I’ve tried to fill the void that is the WPS off-season with Champions League, EPL matches, the MLS Championship or even National Team games – but it’s just not the same :-( And I’d venture to bet my fellow die-hard WPSe...more

Participant testimonials from the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium
posted on March 7, 2010 at 7:03pm

On the last day of the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, I asked some of the participants what they thought about their experience. Thanks to everybody for sharing your thoughts so openly! Transcript: Erin Aubry, Head Coach at the University of Arka...more

Big van driving down a little street in Lagos, Portugal
posted on March 6, 2010 at 2:51pm

Last week, I was in Portugal for the NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium. We were able to watch some amazing national team matches and training sessions, but we definitely took the time to explore Portugal as well. One day, we took a 30-minute drive from b...more

German engineering at it’s best – Germany vs. Finland Match Analysis
posted on March 2, 2010 at 6:38pm

I’m here at the Algarve Cup tournament in Portugal, and we have a couple NSCAA Master Coach candidates in attendance. Sam Laity offered up a match analysis of the Germany v Finland game for Soccer Science. Enjoy! Germany vs. Finland – Feb 27th, ...more

USWNT training session, Lagos – Pics from Portugal
posted on February 28, 2010 at 6:15pm

I’m currently in the Portugal for the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, and I’m posting insights and info as we get to matches and training sessions- I hope you enjoy the updates! Today was one of the most amazing days I could have asked for in th...more

The German WNT training session and the cliffs in Albufeira
posted on February 27, 2010 at 8:52pm

I’m currently in the Portugal for the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, and I’m posting insights and info as we get to matches and training sessions- I hope you enjoy the updates! Today began with a little drive to see the German Women’s Nationa...more

China sinks Denmark, Germany rocks Finland – Audio
posted on February 27, 2010 at 11:15am

It was a great day of Algarve Cup action, and our first opportunity to see the games. First, we traveled to Lagos to see Denmark play China. I interviewed Sam Leity at halftime, who I believe summed up the game better than I could ever write (1:30): ...more

Feb 26, 2010 – Algarve Cup schedule and planned Twitter coverage
posted on February 26, 2010 at 7:03am

As you may already know, the Algarve Cup is played across a very large area along the southern tip of Portugal. Considering this, when we lay out the upcoming day’s schedule each evening, we have to consider who’s playing when, where, and how long ...more

Algarve Cup: We’ve arrived in Albufeira, Portugal
posted on February 25, 2010 at 5:56pm

We’ve just arrived in Albufeira, Portugal, for the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, and we’re just about to head into the Auramar hotel meeting room for our first couple sessions: 1) Introduction, Goals, Game Updates and Philosophy 2) Presentatio...more

U.S. WNT vs. Iceland – U.S. Soccer: What happened to the live coverage?


posted on February 24, 2010 at 6:48pm

The U.S. Women’s National Team’s failure to produce live updates today for most of the Algarve Cup opening match against Iceland was disappointing. I’m writing this blog to share my personal game-day experience, commend those who “came to the ...more

2010 Algarve Cup
posted on February 24, 2010 at 10:47am

Just a reminder (since I totally forgot myself) that the Algarve Cup begins on Wednesday. The United States will be facing Iceland at 10am EST. You can follow the game on Match Tracker. ...more

Algarve Cup first-round matches kick off today in Portugal
posted on February 24, 2010 at 9:03am

I’m at home packing my final bits before jumping on my flight to the NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium but wanted to get this post in before I headed out. You can follow my travels – including photos, interviews, notes and reviews from the games and tr...more

All About Albufeira – Portugal!
posted on February 23, 2010 at 12:41pm

From February 25th through March 4th, I’ll be in Portugal for the NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium. I’ll be Tweeting live throughout the trip to http://www.twitter.com/nscaawomen, and I’ll be blogging here at Soccer Science. Check back often for phot...more

FC Gold Pride: Weirdest forward line ever?
posted on February 9, 2010 at 12:14pm

The disbursal of the Sol has created strange situations for many teams, but none more strange than that of the Gold Pride.  Leaving aside that an ugly Marta tackle caused Wilson's season-ending injury last year, our front three now has a chemistry proble...more

A soccer icon supports a style icon
posted on February 6, 2010 at 11:31am

Paolo Maldini retired his cleats last season, at the age of 40. And now the former AC Milan soccer legend is transitioning into the fashion business.  Maldini has invested in designer Liam Gallagher's "Pretty Green" clothing line. The menswear line is e...more

Feminism on the Field
posted on February 3, 2010 at 1:23pm

by Katie Poor, Intern, National Women’s Law Center When is a soccer team more than a soccer team? Well, in my opinion, always. Having written my senior thesis on the role that sports played in integrating immigrants in France, I thought a lot about ho...more

Kick Like a Girl filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie talks about how a film sprang from real life and why coed competition is good for kids
posted on February 2, 2010 at 9:35am

By Megan Wood Sadly, the LA Sol have been dissolved, leaving one less professional women’s soccer team to inspire young players. But there is a team out there to root for: Utah’s Mighty Cheetahs. This film is not new, but if you haven’t seen it o...more

A look at goalkeeping philosophies
posted on January 31, 2010 at 6:22pm

I think both were accomplished and in particular I would like to further discuss a seminar and field session by Maarten Arts on a different philosophy of playing the position of goalkeeper.  Arts is a highly decorated goalkeeper and coach. I was train...more

WPS: Don't worry, we're in it for the long hall
posted on January 31, 2010 at 10:55am

I observed a very surprising repercussion after it was revealed that the WPS would discontinue operations of the Los Angeles Sol - an actual response from the front office of various teams from around the league. I've been following sports for some time, ...more

Uh-oh, the Sol go under
posted on January 29, 2010 at 3:47pm

Last year when everyone was like "Oh the WPS is starting during troubled economic times" and "oh, the WUSA failed even after the success of the World Cup" and "oh women's professional sports don't draw enough fans to be self-sustaining", I--the perpetual ...more

Los Angeles Sol of WPS to fold
posted on January 29, 2010 at 9:18am

Goodbye Sol. We hardly knew ya. After attending most of the home games at the Home Depot Center, and watching some great soccer, it is with huge sadness we learn that the Los Angeles Sol folded today.   The notice comes after one season, despite the sta...more

WPS to dissolve Los Angeles Sol
posted on January 28, 2010 at 10:07pm

Women's Professional Soccer gets its first major blow with the loss of the Los Angeles Sol. WPS acquired the Sol after AEG relinquished ownership, but negations with new owners were unsuccessful. The 19 players on the Sol roster will be allocated to the...more

Indian Women's National Team is Back!
posted on January 27, 2010 at 3:16pm

And I have a story about them in the sport's section of tomorrow's International Herald Tribune!  The women are competing against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the South Asia Games tomorrow -- it's their first international match in two years, and ma...more
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