Category Archives: WPS

Washington Freedom v Sky Blue FC

August 28, 2010 – 5:31 am

The WPS season is almost over and the next two weekends should decide who makes WPS playoffs.
A big Saturday for WPS football is tomorrow as Washington Freedom host Sky Blue FC. This will be a potential litmus test for both teams in a playoff-type atmosphere. Big players will get up for the match and the [...]

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Nogueira defending Riley is a mismatch

August 24, 2010 – 5:15 pm

Contrary to what my friend Charlie Naimo believes, it was not bad luck or poor officiating that the Red Stars lost 3:2 to FC Gold Pride last weekend. And it was not bad luck that they finished 6th and failed to make playoffs in 2009 and again this season as I write may finish 6th [...]

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Atlanta Beat has all the ingredients to be the best

August 20, 2010 – 4:57 pm

In this article Atlanta Beat owner Fitz Johnson talks about some difficulties his club has faced this season. He touches on lack of organization, financial losses and less than expected crowds at his state of the art stadium.
Every new franchise will have its share of headaches and less than projected performances. This is no reason [...]

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WPS attendance has nothing to do with sexism

August 19, 2010 – 6:11 pm

In the latest installment of the Ladies Man WPS column, Goal.com’s Giovanni Albanese Jr. discusses the issue with the lack of attendance in WPS.
“It’s not speaking to the talent on the field that the attendance is dropping. It doesn’t speak to the members of the staff that set up the promotions to get fans [...]

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Draft

December 29, 2009 – 3:49 am

WPS draft day is only weeks away and everyone is wondering who will be picked first. Will it be Cheney, Heath, Nogueira or O’Hara?
Draft is like Cinco de Mayo: everyone is happy and not thinking about tomorrow. But eventually once pre-season begins, reality will set in. Coaches will immediately see that some players are much [...]

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My top 5 WPS midfielders

December 28, 2009 – 7:43 am

As a coach, I really appreciate midfielders who can create, score, defend, and make her teammates better. Here are the five best mids in the league, in my opinion (in no particular order):
Camille Abily – Good player who put a stamp on her team’s style and identity. Perhaps the best box-to-box midfielder in the [...]

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Casey Nogueira

December 17, 2009 – 4:54 am

How do you think Casey Nogueira will do in WPS? – Anthony Chen, USA
From my internet browsing I am aware that all WPS clubs are showing an interest in this talented forward.
Casey Nogueira
Nogueira has proved a handful to college defenses over the past four seasons. There are rough edges to her game but good coaching [...]

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Katie Chapman

December 5, 2009 – 10:09 pm

Happy to see Chapman in the US? – Nicole Hack, USA
Chapman, the ultimate team player, represents a good addition for Chicago. In my opinion Chapman was England’s best player at the Euros and she plays much bigger than her 5′4″ frame.
The demands of WPS and international football are huge and it’s not easy to balance [...]

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