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Canada beats Costa Rica, Mexico upsets the USA in World Cup Qualifying
by Pretty Tough
posted November 6, 2010 at 11:10pm

The semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying were played on Friday, Nov. 5 in Cancun, Mexico. Canada defeated Costa Rica with four goals in the second half, and Mexico pulled off one of the greatest upsets in soccer history by dominating ...more

Semi Finals set for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying
by Pretty Tough
posted November 3, 2010 at 4:24pm

With group play done, the semi final matches for the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament have been set. The USA won Group B with 9 points after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on goals from Abby Wambach in the 32nd minute, Lauren Cheney in the 69t...more

CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Update
by Pretty Tough
posted November 1, 2010 at 5:37pm

Four days of CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying have gone by and we pretty much know what the final and semifinal will look like with the USA and Canada dominating group play, while Mexico is close behind and could make a run to the final match. On ...more

USA defeats Haiti 5-0 in World Cup Qualifying
by Pretty Tough
posted October 30, 2010 at 1:51pm

The CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying tournament kicked off in Cancun, Mexico with Group B play as Guatemala took on Costa Rica, and the USA took on Haiti. As expected, Costa Rica defeated Guatemala by a score of 1-0, and the USA defeated Haiti 5-0....more

Attendance records for women's sports: Who’s to blame for 2,505?
by All White Kit
posted October 18, 2010 at 6:37pm

Two Tuesdays ago in Hamsterdam Chester, PA the US Women’s National Team played a friendly against the China Women’s National Team. 2,505 people showed up. When I arrived around an hour before kickoff and PPL Park looked empty I assumed everyone ...more

Exposed at the back: The US WNT outside back problem — Part 1
by All White Kit
posted October 14, 2010 at 4:39pm

As the 2011 Women’s World Cup nears ever closer, the growing concern over the chances of the U.S. Women’s National Team winning the cup increases proportionally. This concern is not at all eased with the continuing success of a seemingly unstoppable G...more

What’s your ideal USWNT formation?
by All White Kit
posted October 8, 2010 at 1:32pm

This comes off the heels of yesterday’s revealing discussion about the tactical disaster that was the USWNT/China draw on Wednesday night. A few commentors put forth their own preferred formations and/or suggested calling up names that have seemingly be...more

Kelley O’Hara & Rachel Buehler, How well do they know each other?
by All White Kit
posted October 7, 2010 at 2:37pm

They have a lot in common. They both get a regular call from Pia, asking them to step up and represent their country on the USWNT. They are trophy-toting 2010 Champions with their WPS team, FC Gold Pride. And they both graced the Palo Alto area with their...more

USWNT 1, China PR 1: Morgan’s fine performance only papers over deepening cracks
by All White Kit
posted October 7, 2010 at 12:47pm

After 80 minutes, you’d be hard pressed to explain why China will be missing out on a Women’s World Cup for the first time in the team’s history. You might also find it difficult to explain why the top-ranked women’s soccer team in the world looke...more

An inquisitive preview of tonight’s USWNT/China PR Match
by All White Kit
posted October 6, 2010 at 1:54pm

After the USWNT’s 2-1 win over China PR in Kennesaw, Atlanta on Saturday night, Pia Sundhage’s team reunites with the Steel Roses in Chester, Pennsylvania tonight. The friendly will be televised on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN3...more

Interviews with Kara Lang and Stephanie Labbé
by All White Kit
posted October 4, 2010 at 12:54pm

Prior to Canada’s September 30 friendly against China at BMO Field, several players took the time to speak with All White Kit. Here’s what they had to say: Kara Lang The former UCLA Bruin entered college as the #1 recruit. She set UCLA freshman rec...more

Brandi's Game
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted October 3, 2010 at 11:45pm

C and R are still on cloud nine after hanging out back stage with the world class athletes that came out to support soccer great Brandi Chastain in her retirement game. You know, think about it, how many pro athletes careers end with them standing at a po...more

USWNT/China Highlights, Squad Named For Next Friendly, CONCACAF Dates
by All White Kit
posted October 3, 2010 at 10:50pm

According to Chris’ match report and the highlights above, the USWNT played the flanks quite well. That was a major problem for the team in the Sweden friendlies (particularly in the first match). O’Reilly, Rapinoe and Lilly did well to assur...more

Post-Match: Canada vs. China
by All White Kit
posted October 3, 2010 at 4:55pm

(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) On September 30 at BMO Field, Canada’s 3-1 victory over China was a promising display of what Carolina Morace’s team is capable of executing. The long ball game and rigid player roles of Even Pellerud and...more

Thoughts on the United States’ 2-1 victory over China
by All White Kit
posted October 3, 2010 at 2:34pm

Megan Rapinoe Was Sensational for the U.S. in Saturday's Win The Good -The Real Megan Rapinoe was on the pitch in Atlanta on Saturday night. Chicago Red Stars fans are probably cursing their fate as the jaded and inconsistent player of WPS form was n...more

Brandi's World
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted September 30, 2010 at 12:13pm

Hey, hope you are planning for the Brandi Chastain retirement party game this Saturday. ‘Member, Brandi wants to “celebrate the end of her professional soccer career with her friends, family, fans, and community. The game will benefit Brandi's new Rea...more

300,000+ tickets already sold for 2011 Women’s World Cup
by Pretty Tough
posted September 24, 2010 at 10:02pm

Germany will once again be hosting a FIFA World Cup in 2011, only this time it will be the women’s turn to shine. According to FIFA, more than 300,000 tickets, about 42% of the total available tickets, have already been sold for the event. A total of 7...more

South Korea and Japan Will Meet In 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
by All White Kit
posted September 22, 2010 at 12:30pm

The all-Asian final of the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is yet another indication of the leveling playing field in women’s international soccer. Unlike the U-20 Women’s World Cup this summer, this tournament will not be defined by the progressi...more

Ashlyn Harris, the USWNT’s Next #1 Goalkeeper?
by All White Kit
posted September 20, 2010 at 3:52pm

Howard C. Smith/isiphotos.com Ashlyn Harris sure knows how to put a good word in for herself. Hot off the heels of getting snubbed from the most recent USWNT squad call-up for the China friendlies, Harris assured everyone that her day with the National...more

Reach Up! with Brandi Chastain
by Pretty Tough
posted September 18, 2010 at 3:53pm

We all know her for the bra that is just as famous as she is. On July 10, 1999, more than 90,000 Americans came together at the Rose bowl in Pasadena, CA to watch the USA Women’s National Team take the World Cup trophy in a penalty kick shoot out after...more

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo to have shoulder surgery
by Pretty Tough
posted September 17, 2010 at 6:14pm

USA’s First-Choice ’Keeper to be Out Five-Six Months CHICAGO (Sept. 17, 2010) – U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo will undergo surgery on Wednesday, Sept. 22, on her right shoulder. Renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews will perfor...more

Preview of GerWNT Friendly Against Canada on 9/15/10
by All White Kit
posted September 15, 2010 at 12:42pm

All White Kit’s Canadian guru Lissa shared a preview of today’s Germany/Canada friendly match from the Canadian perspective. Now it’s time for the German viewpoint from our German contributor Carmen Wales. This Wednesday another friendly matc...more

All rise for Briana Scurry
by All White Kit
posted September 8, 2010 at 9:22pm

Briana Scurry announced her retirement from soccer today. The 39 year-old goalkeeper was a mainstay in the United States’ Women’s National Team, collecting two Olympic gold medals, one World Cup and countless other individual awards across a caree...more

30 Player Preliminary USWNT Squad For China Friendlies
by All White Kit
posted September 8, 2010 at 12:44am

GK: Barnhart, Naeher, Solo, Loyden D: Buehler, Cox, Engen, Krieger, LePeilbet, Mitts, Rampone, Schnur, Taylor M: Averbuch, Boxx, Heath, Huffman, Lilly, Lindsey, Lloyd, Lohman, O’Hara, O’Reilly, Rapinoe, Tarpley F: Cheney, Leroux, Wambach, Rodriguez...more

2010 FIFA U-17 World Cup Gets Underway In Trinidad & Tobago
by All White Kit
posted September 6, 2010 at 5:16pm

Who says there isn’t enough women’s soccer in the world? Between the U-20 Women’s World Cup this summer, the climax of the UEFA 2011 Women’s World Cup playoffs this week, the finale of the 2010 WPS season this month and the kick-off of both th...more

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