The Houston Dash named former Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching as the club’s Managing Director, the team announced on Dec. 23. Ching played eight seasons with the Dynamo before retiring at the end of the 2013 MLS season. The Honolulu native will manage the day-to-day duties of the club and help scout out for personnel. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Robyn Gayle: Building a Foundation for 2014
It goes without saying professional athletes never want to lose, but when placed in a tough situation sometimes there can be no alternative. The Washington Spirit weren’t getting the results they wanted the players coaches and staff remained positive. They were building something, a foundation for 2014. “I think we’ll be a different team next … Continue reading
FC Kansas City Resigns Erika Tymrak, Washington Signs Jodie Taylor
FC Kansas City re-signed midfielder Erika Tymrak, the club announced Wednesday. The contract will keep Tymrak with the club through the 2015 season. The 22 year-old scored six goals and four assists and was named the 2013 NWSL Rookie of the Year. She earned her first call-up to the U.S. Women’s National team in September. … Continue reading
Breakers name Ashley Phillips Assistant Coach.
The Boston Breakers named Ashley Phillips assistant/goalkeeper coach, the team announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played 11 games for the Breakers last season, posting a 2-5-4 record. She is the third coach named by Boston this offseason as the Breakers named defender Cat Whitehill player-assistant coach in October and Tom Durkin was named head coach … Continue reading
Houston is a Go: NWSL Welcomes Houston Dash as First Expansion Franchise
The Houston Dash are the newest NWSL franchise and the second to be affiliated with an MLS ownership group. Houston Dynamo President Chris Canetti said during Thursday’s press conference that the vision took much “planning and research” for the ownership group to buy into his vision of a women’s team in Houston. U.S. President Sunil … Continue reading
International Postcard with Kendall Fletcher: Aussie 101
AUSTRALIAN 101 One of the wonderful things about playing overseas is that unlike visiting different countries, you actually get the opportunity to live in a certain country for an extended period of time, which really allows you to immerse yourself in the cultures and customs of your host country in a way you don’t really … Continue reading
Alex Sahlen to miss 2014 season, Thorns Acquire Nikki Marshall.
Western New York Flash defender Alex Sahlen will miss the 2014 season due to pregnancy, the team announced yesterday. Sahlen and her husband Aaran Lines are expecting their first child next summer. The 31-year-old, played 18 games tallying three assists before being sidelined with a torn plantar fascia. Sahlen will continue to serve as the … Continue reading
Portland Thorns Name Paul Riley Head Coach
Portland Thorns FC named Paul Riley head coach, the club announced Tuesday. Riley coached the Philadelphia Independence in the WPS from 2010 and 2011 for a 21-14-7 record. He led the club to two consecutive finals appearances and was named Coach of the Year in 2011. “It is a fantastic opportunity with a club renowned … Continue reading
Beverly Goebel loaned to Seattle Reign
Seattle Reign FC signed forward Beverly Goebel on loan from INAC-Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League, the club announced Thursday. Last season, Goebel scored 15 goals in 15 games and was awarded the Golden Boot while helping INAC-Kobe to the club’s third straight league title. The Moreno Valley, Calif. native, converted on a penalty kick … Continue reading
International Postcard with Kristen Edmonds: There’s Nothing Like It
When you walk onto the pitch and hear the champions league anthem, there is no feeling like it. UEFA Champions League is one of, if not the most, prestigious club tournaments in the world. To be able to play in one of these games is a privilege, an honor, and an experience that not every … Continue reading
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