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NCAA Soccer Review – 09/17/10 – Exeter Excels for Still Perfect Louisville
by All White Kit
posted September 18, 2010 at 2:35pm

Christine Exeter Showed Why She's a Big East Freshman of the Year Contender Against Cincinnati (Note: Before getting to the recaps of last night’s action, I can’t recommend Graham Hays’ article on Indiana coach Mick Lyon and his wife’s fight ag...more

My trip to the AYSO National Office
by Soccer Science
posted September 17, 2010 at 10:24pm

I didn’t actually start playing soccer until I was around 13 years old, and my first team was an AYSO team, Khaos. Note the photo above, I’m in the top right next to the coach in the white shirt: As I suspect many 13-year-old girls might feel, ha...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

AWK’s Ultimate 2010 WPS XI
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 2:26pm

Congratulations to the winners of WPS’ year-end awards including Marta (WPS Player of the Year), Amy LePeilbet (Defender of the Year), Ali Riley (Rookie of the Year), Nicole Barnhart (Goalkeeper of the Year), Paul Riley (Coach of the Year) and Natal...more

NCAA Soccer – 8 Matches That Matter for 09/17/10
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:45pm

Sophie Schmidt and Portland Will Be Looking For Revenge for 2009 on Friday Night Against Texas A&M; (All Times Listed are Eastern.) Portland vs Texas A&M; (10:00) It was nearly one calendar year ago when a Portland team with a 100% record and a season ...more

England, Sweden Through to 2011 Women’s World Cup
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 1:15am

Sweden nudged past Denmark to advance to the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Denmark, down a goal in aggregate, scored two goals in the first half. That score would have put the Danes through. Charlotte Rohlin played the spoiler (or the hero, depending on h...more

NCAA Soccer Review – 09/13-09/15 – Knowlton and Boston College Run Riot
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 1:11am

Brooke Knowlton and Boston College Went Goal Crazy Against Yale Where has the time gone? We’re a third through the regular season and most schools finish non-conference play this weekend. The Big East also begins conference play this weekend. Befo...more

A List of Memorable Moments From the 2010 WPS Regular Season
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:59am

The 2010 WPS regular season is over apparently so why not take a moment to reminisce? WPS friends Lauren Barker, Danielle Harvey and Angie Snider shared their favorite moments as well. Oh, and guess how many times Hope Solo will be mentioned. La...more

An Important Note When Considering WPS 2009, 2010 Attendance Figures
by All White Kit
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:47am

This should be an aside to Tuesday’s attendance review post. While the comparative average attendance between 2009 and 2010 reveals some pretty shocking numbers (a 31% decline anyone?), there is a silver lining. I’m omitting something important and a ...more

At WPS playoff time, goalkeeping counts: what to know (and notice)
by Fair Game News
posted September 16, 2010 at 12:32pm

Boston Breakers goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher makes a save during practice as coach Tony DiCicco looks on By Laura Pappano In a sport in which 90 minutes of intense play can yield a 0-0 score (say, last Saturday between the Boston Breakers and Sky Blue FC)...more

WPS Week 22
by Pretty Tough
posted September 16, 2010 at 12:55am

The final week of the WPS regular season determined the fourth team to grab the last playoff spot, and who would host the Super Semi Final. Sky Blue FC and the Boston Breakers battled it out to a scoreless draw, while FC Gold Pride finished the season as ...more

Hope Solo blunders again and WPS is partly to blame (Slightly Updated)
by All White Kit
posted September 15, 2010 at 3:21pm

Hope Solo won’t be appearing in a WPS game for another six months and yet her name still appears in the headlines. The Atlanta Beat goalkeeper is the recipient of the costliest disciplinary fine ever handed out by WPS. This is just the second time a pla...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

10 Things Learned In the 2010 WPS Regular Season
by All White Kit
posted September 13, 2010 at 4:53pm

10.) Sky Blue FC Could Never Get Their Title Defense Going This was the team picked by most commentators to win the 2010 WPS Championship. But what with the coaching change in the middle of the season, the injuries (broken collarbones and busted ankles i...more

Solo is a jackass, but so what? (And maybe even good)
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 13, 2010 at 4:37pm

Note to Note: I have to update this post now that I've seen the deciding goal that Hope complained about. At first viewing it looked like Wambach was massively offside, but having watched it a couple more times I think I'm falling prey to the 'she's rea...more

NCAA Soccer Review – 09/12/10 – Volpe Bags A Hatful As Arizona State Annihilates Nebraska
by All White Kit
posted September 13, 2010 at 12:24pm

< p> ASU’s Karin Volpe Hit Nebraska For Three Goals As The Sun Devils Stormed to a 5-0 Win < p> Texas 4 (Keith 60′, Higgins 61′, Cummins 71′, Lisberger 79′) – 0 William & Mary Less than forty-eight hours after being swept aside by...more

A Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Review of Saturday’s Women’s Soccer Action
by All White Kit
posted September 13, 2010 at 12:33am

The following items merit much more expansive quips but it’s Saturday, it’s late and it’s going to take a decent night’s sleep to digest everything that has gone down tonight. Yeah, it was one of those kind of nights. But here’s the nit...more

England One Step Closer To 2011 Women’s World Cup With 2-0 Win Over Switzerland
by All White Kit
posted September 12, 2010 at 9:25pm

England passed their first test with a comfortable 2-0 win over visitors Switzerland in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s World Cup qualifying play-offs. Fara Williams opened the scoring with a clean finish in the 44′. The Everton midfielder followed...more

Camille Abily is returning to France and you absolutely can’t blame her
by All White Kit
posted September 12, 2010 at 1:57pm

FC Gold Pride midfielder Camille Abily has confirmed her move back to Olympique Lyonnais in an interview on the team’s website. The 24 year-old cites that “things have changed since [OL President Jean-Michel Aulas] called me personally to tell me he...more

NCAA Soccer – 11 Matches That Matter for 09/12/10
by All White Kit
posted September 12, 2010 at 11:50am

A Dearth of Big Matches On Sunday Means It's Alex Morgan Time. Morgan's Bears Better Not Overlook A Tough Long Beach State Team On Sunday Afternoon. (Note: Has there EVER been a weaker slate of weekend matches? I had to stretch to find these eleven....more

NCAA Soccer – 2 Matches That Matter for 09/11/10
by All White Kit
posted September 11, 2010 at 9:56pm

Cincinnati's Emily Hebbeler Will Be Looking To Rise Up Against Illinois Cincinnati vs Illinois (7:00) Cincy is a team still looking for a little respect and a win to stamp their NCAA Tournament resume with. The Bearcats have opened the season with a ...more

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