“As a human being, and a member of the Harvard College community, I am always profoundly disturbed and upset by allegations of sexism, because I feel it is wrong and antithetical to thisinstitution’s fundamental values. No one should be objectified.” — Harvard dean of the college Rakesh Khurana, after a member of Harvard’s 2012 men’s […]
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College Women: Colorado regroups for dramatic win at Cal
Colorado stayed in the race for the Pac-12 title with a dramatic overtime win over Cal in a battle of Top 25 women’s teams on Sunday. The Buffaloes blew a 2-0 lead in the second half but came back towin, 3-2, on a golden goal by Taylor Kornieck off a free kick from Stephanie Zuniga […]
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Video Pick: Portland State senior goes out with golazo
On Senior Day, Portland State senior Breanne Chilton-Eddy celebrated when she unleashed a golden goal from an impossible angle to give the Vikings a 2-1 comeback win over Weber State and a keyvictory in its bid to make the Big West playoffs.
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Soccer America Women's Top 25
West Virginia remained No. 1 in the Soccer America Women’s Top 25 weekly rankings. South Carolina, the only unbeaten team left in the nation, moved to No. 2 while Pac-12 teams Stanford and USC alsoclimbed one spot to 3-4. Florida State is now No. 5. Week 10, Top 25 Matchups: THURSDAY 24 Utah vs. 4 […]
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This week in women's college soccer
Stanford junior Andi Sullivan and BYU senior Ashley Hatch made their national team debuts with the USA in its 4-0 win over Switzerland. They were among five players who made their internationaldebuts. “They deserved some playing time based on how they trained,” U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis said. “That’s the messaging — how well […]
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Top clubs pass on new Colombian women's league
Colombia, which tied the USA, 2-2, in women’s soccer at the Rio Olympics, is launching a women’s national league in 2017. The good news: 18 teams have signed up for three regional groups of six teamseach. The bad news: top clubs Atletico Junior, Independiente Medellin, Atletico Nacional and Millonarios won’t field teams.
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Survey: Coaching Compensation in the USA
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and Soccer America have partnered on a research project on compensation for coaches across various levels of the U.S. game, beginning with a5-minute online surveyfor NSCAA members. The survey willgather information on coaching and coaching-related activities. The results will help better equip coaches to negotiate salaries and […]
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College Women: 'World-class' free kick gives Irish big win
Notre Dame beat North Carolina for the first time ever in South Bend when a goal by freshman forward Jennifer Westendorf on a free kick gave the Irish a 1-0 victory in ACC women’s action. In the 57th minute, Westendorf was pulled down just outside the box. Her free kick curled over and around the […]
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Soccer America Women's Top 25
There was no change in the top five in the Soccer America Women’s Top 25 weekly rankings. West Virginia remained No. 1 while Georgetown, South Carolina, Stanford and USC followed. For the completeSoccer America Women’s Top 25. Week 10, Top 25 Matchups: THURSDAY 4 Stanford vs. 22 Colorado 7 Florida Statevs. 6 Duke 8 California […]
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USA names roster for U-20 Women's World Cup
Coach Michelle French has named the USA’s 21-player roster for the 2016 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Nov. 13-Dec. 3) in Papua New Guinea. Three players named were also partof French’s team the 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup: goalkeeper Rose Chandler and defender Kaleigh Riehl and attacker Mallory Pugh. Pugh played for the USA under Coach […]