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Two things that happened and one that has yet to happen in WPS week 11
by All White Kit
posted June 20, 2011 at 10:09pm

The magicJoke has now become an on-the-field thing, too. And the second “eff you, magicJack” moment of the 2011 WPS season came courtesy of the Philadelphia Independence after the team’s 6-0 thrashing. Other than a couple stellar saves by Val He...more

Abbreviated WPS Team for Week 11
by All White Kit
posted June 18, 2011 at 7:11pm

Honestly folks, there’s not a whole lot of news worth reporting for this weekend’s two matches, so we’re forgoing the usual extended team news. I’ve included a copy of the WPS Roster Report at the end past a handful of notes. -WNY and Sky Blue...more

Call for Papers: Football (soccer) in the Middle East
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted June 18, 2011 at 10:28am

We invite scholarly essays, poetry, fiction, and art about the history and culture of football in the Middle East for a special issue of the journal Soccer and Society. This collection will also be incorporated as a book in Routledge’s Sport in the Glob...more

My Oh, Christ moment of the day
by After Atalanta
posted June 18, 2011 at 10:01am

Or "Things that make me go Ugh."Members of the German women's U-20 team are appearing in Playboy to promote the Women's World Cup.Also they want to show people that female footballers are not all "butch."Five of the women ages 19-22 posed for the publicat...more

Canadian Women's National Team World Cup roster
by Bench Warmer
posted June 17, 2011 at 1:21pm

Goalkeepers: Karina LeBlanc, Erin McLeod, Steph Labbe,Defenders; Emily Zurrer, Candace Chapman, Rhian Wilkinson, Marie-Eve Nault, Robyn Gayle, Chelsea Stewart/MMidfielders: Kaylyn Kyle, Diana Matheson, Carmelina Moscato, Kelly Parker, Sophie Schmidt, Desi...more

The Equalizer and All White Kit present the Complete Guide to the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup
by All White Kit
posted June 17, 2011 at 1:19pm

So by now you undoubtedly know that there’s a women’s soccer tournament kicking off in Germany in just over a week’s time. You may have also noticed that there’s been nary a mention of said tournament here on AWK in recent weeks. There’s bee...more

Soccer in the City of Angels Part V: The Handsome Sailor
by From A Left Wing
posted June 16, 2011 at 9:31am

Terrance Stamp, as Billy BuddIn the opening pages of Billy Budd, Herman Melville comments on the unique charm of a type of man he called the “Handsome Sailor”: A superb figure, tossed up as by the horns of Taurus against the thunderous sky, cheeril...more

20 questions with Canadian soccer player Rhian Wilkinson
by All White Kit
posted June 16, 2011 at 2:11am

Courtesy of Claudio Pasquazi, Canadian Soccer Association In just 10 days, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 will kick off when hosts Germany face off against Canada. The Canadian Women’s National Team’s right back, Rhian Wilkinson, was kind enou...more

So many gender and sports controversies...
by After Atalanta
posted June 15, 2011 at 3:10pm

...and so much dissertation left to write.But when things happen in threes, well it's a sign I have to write about them.So the three recent gender controversies are ones that I have heard about in the past two weeks. Some have been ongoing. Some are one-t...more

North Korea at the Women's World Cup
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 14, 2011 at 12:07pm

Less than two weeks to go to the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011 (what a mouthful). This week's posts are given over to profiling some of the teams and players.Question of the tournament: will Germany get their three-in-a-row? North Korea women's socc...more

Six Things That Happened in WPS Week 10
by All White Kit
posted June 14, 2011 at 12:57am

The streak ends It had to end at some point. The Western New York Flash’s impressive eight game unbeaten streak had to end sooner or later. The streak came to a halt on Saturday, when the Flash were downed by the Philadelphia Independence, 1-0. The F...more

Matildas ready for the Women's World Cup
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 13, 2011 at 1:17pm

Less than two weeks to go to the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011 (what a mouthful). This week's posts are given over to profiling some of the teams and players.Question of the tournament: will Germany get their three-in-a-row? A is for apple and ... A...more

WPS: Danesha Adams Plays the Spoiler Again and A Stalemate in New Jersey
by All White Kit
posted June 13, 2011 at 9:56am

The Western New York Flash was dealt their first loss of the season as a 90th minute goal by Danesha Adams gave the Philadelphia Independence the 1-0 win. Lianne Sanderson provided the assist. The goal came as result of an uncharacteristic gaffe�...more

Poll: Should Women Athletes Be Able To Compete Wearing the Hijab?
by Women in Sport International
posted June 13, 2011 at 9:48am

This week's poll asks whether women athletes should be able to compete while wearing the hijab. FIFA has come under fire over the past week for disqualifying the Iran's women's soccer team because members of the team did not comply with the FIFA dress cod...more

Fifteen-year-old midfielder making history at FC Indiana
by All White Kit
posted June 12, 2011 at 5:17pm

At 13, like every other thirteen year old, she was playing against other thirteen year olds. Now 15 year old Ryley Bugay, diligent and confident, starts in midfield for FC Indiana women’s team. Early this year, like many top athletes her age, Bugay f...more

WPS Team News – Week Ten
by All White Kit
posted June 12, 2011 at 3:09pm

Atlanta Beat (1-6-2, 5 pts.) vs MagicJack (4-2-0, 11 pts.) – Saturday, 7 PM EST Fresh off of a draw at Philadelphia, Atlanta will be looking to carry momentum into a suddenly winnable clash against MagicJack. Allison Whitworth is set to continue in ...more

National Office Team Reflects on International Leader Visit
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted June 11, 2011 at 11:16am

Author: NACWAA The NACWAA National Office was honored to play host to distinguished U.S. State Department delegates this past Thursday, June 9. It was truly an inspiration to hear their stories of overcoming obstacles to brin...more

WPS Week Ten Preview
by All White Kit
posted June 10, 2011 at 8:37pm

6.) Atlanta Beat vs. 2.) magicJack magicJack’s long road without several key players continues this Saturday when they host the Atlanta Beat. magicJack struggled last week against Boston. Without the presence of Abby Wambach, the squad failed to esta...more

Women’s soccer, FIFA and an opportunity denied
by Byline to Finish Line
posted June 10, 2011 at 2:25pm

There’s a song by Ani DiFranco called “Not a Pretty Girl.” It’s one of my forgotten favorites, but as I caught up on world soccer news this week, my mind recalled one of its lines: I am not an angry girl. But it seems like I’ve got everyone foo...more

CSA reaches compensation agreement with Canadian women
by Bench Warmer
posted June 10, 2011 at 2:15pm

After a long hard fought battle with the CSA over compensation, the Canadian players have finally reached an agreement with the CSA. “The Canadian Soccer Association is pleased that we have reached a resolution and we look forward to supporting the Wom...more

Morace to remain head coach of the Canadian women's national team through London Olympics
by Bench Warmer
posted June 9, 2011 at 6:32pm

Earlier today it was announced Carolina Morace will stay with national team through the 2012 London Olympics. “Carolina Morace has agreed to remain in her role as head coach of Canada’s Women’s National Team through to the 2012 London Olympic Games...more

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