August is an exciting time in the football world, especially in England where I continue to be grateful to be a part of this culture! The English Premiere League is about to kick off soon after most teams just came back from international tours. It has been fun to watch some of the local teams … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Week in Review: Week 18
Week 18 saw the playoff picture clear – finally. The four teams separated themselves and we saw playoff hopes come crashing down for two teams that had been in the chase throughout the season. There were three mid-week matches in what proved to be Wild Wednesday in NWSL. The Boston Breakers took on Portland for … Continue reading
International Postcard with Beverly Goebel: Believing in Consistency
As athletes, or shall I say as people, we are constantly questioning ourselves and our abilities. I’m sure we are confident in some areas, but for the most part we all have some area we are unsure of. Is it because we endure this fear of failure which further more promotes a lack of belief … Continue reading
Week in Review: Week 17
Week in Review: Week 17 Week 17 saw midweek matches on both coasts as Sky Blue FC looked to stop their skid and get back on track in a Wednesday battle in Portland while Western New York played host to a struggling Washington Spirit squad. The weekend saw all eight clubs in action: Seattle travelled … Continue reading
Week in Review: Week 16
Week 16 featured two mid-week matches with playoff implications and three weekend games. Boston hosted Kansas City and Chicago visited Seattle, with Boston and Chicago looking to keep their playoff hopes alive. Portland hosted Chicago in Week 16’s NWSL Match of the Week on Fox Soccer Channel and fans were treated to a wild affair … Continue reading
International Postcard with Kristen Edmonds: Dive in! Russia Style.
A soccer junkie, a competitor, an underdog, and a hard worker with determination, attitude, skill, will and passion describes me, and what it took for me to become a professional soccer player. My name is Kristen Edmonds and I am currently playing for WFC Rossiyanka in Russia. It’s a dream come true to be traveling … Continue reading
Lloyd’s Lone Goal the Difference as Flash Top Reign 1-0
Carli Lloyd’s game winner was the difference for the Western New York Flash vs Seattle Reign Wednesday night clinching them a playoff spot in front of their roaring home crowd of 4,993 at Sahlen Stadium. Lloyd scored the game winner and game’s only goal in the 53th minute beating fellow USWNT superstar Hope Solo on … Continue reading
Chicago Playoff Hopes Dashed as Spirit Snap Winless Streak in Shortened Match
Any playoff hopes for the Chicago Red Stars were gone after a 1-0 defeat to the Washington Spirit. Teresa Worbis first career goal in her fourth career start was all Washington need to pull of their first win after seven consecutive losses. Weather was a key factor in the game leading to two stoppages at … Continue reading
Week in Review: Week 15
Week 15 Action saw four games – two on Saturday, two on Sunday and saw league leaders Sky Blue FC fall within danger of being knocked out of first place. Portland travelled to Boston looking for a shot at redemption as the Breakers topped the Thorns on July 6. Western New York would battle Sky … Continue reading
Week in Review: Week 14
The NWSL playoffs kickoff on August 24 and the playoff picture is just beginning to shape up. But, if you’ve missed any of the last several weeks worth of action, here’s a start in catching up with the craziness that has been the second half of the NWSL season. Week 14 saw six matches played … Continue reading
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