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Heinrichs and Ellis must lead

Like many, I was (and still am) very excited when on January 6 of this year US Soccer put April Heinrichs and Jill Ellis in charge of efforts to stay at the forefront of women’s football.
If ever there was a country that needed a long-term strategy when it comes to women’s football, it is the [...]

Much to do for Heinrichs and Ellis.

April Heinrichs and Jill Ellis have a big, big job ahead of them. The next 90 days will give us a hint of what their tenure will be like.
Will they be timid and mere figureheads or will they spark a revolution.
Women’s football in USA is facing challenges which need immediate attention.
Women’s football infrastructure, outside of [...]

Interview

Here is a copy of interview I did for LTA Agency.
Q: You have been a long time critic of US Soccer why is it?
SB: Because the federation is guilty of mismanagement when it comes to women’s football.
Q: In what way?
SB: Their mission statement is to “develop soccer at all recreational and competitive levels.” Ask any [...]

Blame the USSF

The following was written June 24, 2008. LINK HERE:
“FC Indiana coach Shek Borkowski has been outspoken about the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) in the past, and now he is calling for improved investment in women’s soccer at the grass root level.
Borkowski is very adamant that the U.S. is losing ground to other countries, especially to [...]