Anson Dorrance coached the USA to its first Women’s World Cup title in 1991 and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to 22 national championships. More than 60 of his TarHeel players have played for the U.S. national team, including six on the USA’s 2015 World Cup-winning roster. We checked in with Dorrance in […]
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College coaching moves: Walters succeeds Lombardo at JMU
Joshua Walters, who had worked for the last five years at UCLA, became just the second women’s head coach in James Madison history when he was hired to succeed Dave Lombardo, who retiredin November after 28 years during which he won 337 games. Walters spent five years at UCLA, four as assistant coach before being […]
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Mexico makes history with shootout win over USA in Concacaf U-20 women's final
The USA needed penalty kicks to beat Haiti in the semifinals, but it wasn’t so fortunate in the final, losing to Mexico in a shootout for 2018 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship title. Mexico, which had never captured the Concacaf U-20 championship, won, 4-2, on penalty kicks after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The […]
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College coaching trailblazer Nancy Feldman on women in soccer, Generation Z, and ECNL vs. DA
Boston University’s Nancy Feldman is one of three women among the Top 20 winningest coaches in NCAA women’s soccer, along with Aliceann Wilber (William Smith)and Becky Burleigh (Florida). Feldman, a 2017 United Soccer CoachesLong-Term Service Award recipient There has been an increase in women coaches, both head andassistant, but given there are more positions and opportunities […]
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College Coaching Moves: Greg Ryan is out at Michigan
Greg Ryan, who coached the U.S. women’s national team at the 2007 World Cup, is out after 10 seasons at the women’s head coach at Michigan. “It has been determined that Greg Ryanwill not return as our women’s soccer coach,” said Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel in a statement released on Thursday night. Michigan was […]
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Theresa Romagnolo resigns as Notre Dame coach after four years
Theresa Romagnolo stepped down as Notre Dame’s women’s head coach after leading the Irish to four NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons. Romagnolo, who replacedRandy Waldrum, announced her resignation in order to spend more time with her family. “Notre Dame is an incredible university filled with wonderful people,” said, “and I amgrateful for the opportunity […]
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USA-Denmark: Match against Euro 2017 runners-up ends January camp
Right out of the gate, the USA will face a stiff test when it hosts Denmark, the Euro 2017 runner-up, in a women’s friendly in San Diego. On the move. The match follows a camp that has been overshadowed by lots of movement on the club front. Five players were traded or had their NWSL […]
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USA opens with 2-0 win at Concacaf Women's U-20 Championship
Goals by Virginia’s Taryn Torres and Stanford’s Civana Kuhlmann on either side of halftime gave the USA a 2-0 win over Nicaragua in their opening game at the Concacaf Women’s U-20Championship. Right place, right time. Taryn Torres did not hesitate to put the first one away vs. , assisted bySavannah DeMelo. on the striker: https://t.co/jo7MkLSMCv […]
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2018 MLS rosters: Who's in and who's out
Here’s how MLS teams shape up for the 2018 season less than a week before preseason camps open. Thursday moves … Chicago. Acquired DF Rafael Ramos and $50,000 in TAM in 2018 and $50,000 in TAM in 2019 from Orlando Cityfor Homegrown rights to MF Cameron Lindley. — Mutually agreed with GK Jorge Bava to […]
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NWSL College Draft: Sullivan suspense ends
On the eve of the 2018 NWSL College Draft, Andi Sullivan, projected to be the No. 1 pick, finally was included in the list of eligible players. The updated list was released by NWSL without mention of her. 2018 NWSL College Draft: ROUND 1 1Washington Spirit 2 Boston Breakers 3 Washington Spirit 4 Sky Blue FC […]