Monthly Archives: August 2011

Philadelphia v WNY

August 21, 2011 – 10:07 pm

On paper WNY may have a better squad than Philadelphia but in Paul Riley Philly have an astute coach who knows how to setup his teams.
Philadelphia will get an opportunity to show that teams with the biggest stars but average tactically, will not always beat well organized teams, such as Philadelphia is. With commitment, pressing, [...]

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Finding the right fit for a player and a team

August 20, 2011 – 7:14 am

With Atlanta signing and releasing players en masse, I’m thinking about how more pro teams can replicate what Philadelphia do in terms of signing players.
Philadelphia are arguably the best in WPS at getting players who fit in Riley’s system and style of play. They look for and sign hard-working, tough players. Playing hard, by the [...]

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Post season needs for Sky Blue and Atlanta

August 19, 2011 – 5:50 pm

Thinking about what Atlanata and Sky Blue need to do this off-season.
Defensively, Atlanta isn’t bad. With everyone healthy their back four can compete. Playing Chalupny in her natural position would only strengthen Atlanta defensively and add to their attacking options.
Atlanta’s difficulties come from poor midfield and it needs revamping. Assuming that the US will qualify [...]

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Wrong personnel strategy

August 15, 2011 – 9:16 pm

So the US Soccer has hired Steve Swanson as U20 WNT coach. This hiring indicates to me that US Soccer is only semi serious about women’s football and does not deem player education and development full time responsibilities. Having college coaches in charge of national team programs is very difficult. You can’t serve two masters [...]

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Are WPS, WPSL, W-League and universities developing an American Necib?

August 2, 2011 – 2:08 am

The first task for Sundhage, as she prepares for Olympic qualifiers, will be to not allow the lingering euphoria from its dramatic win over Brazil to cloud reality.
I have previously asked how long this current USA squad can continue to perform at the top level, with the average age of the long serving players considerably [...]

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