The National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention continues in Baltimore. For a look at the top events and must-see panels and talks on Friday and Saturday. SOCCER AMERICA:Visit the Soccer America staff at Booth 1016, straight ahead as you enter the Exhibit Hall, which will be open Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. NSCAA Convention: […]
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U.S. Abroad: Florida's Falknor signs with Bayern
Florida All-American Claire Falknor has signed with German champion Bayern Munich through the 2016-17 German Frauen-Bundesliga season, bucking the trend of young American stars to stay at homeor return from Europe. “Claire is a young, very talented defensive player who has deliberately chosen the challenge of a foreign country,” sais Bayern coach Thomas Woerle. “We […]
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NWSL: Chioma Ubogagu, another young star returns home
Former Stanford star Chioma Ubogagu has joined the NWSL’s Houston Dash. The 23-year-old forward starred at Stanford University before signing with Arsenal Ladies of the FA Women’sSuper-League, where she ranked third with a goalscoring rate of a goal every 139.5 minutes. Ubogagu, whose NWSL rights were acquired from Sky Blue FC, was born in […]
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Chalupny will become women's college head coach
Maryville University announced that Lori Chalupny, who just retired after playing for the U.S. Women’s World Cup championship team, will take over the Saints women’s program after the2017 season. She first joined Maryville as an assistant coach in August 2013. Chalupny, who played professionally with the NWSL Chicago Red Stars in 2015, earned 106 […]
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Abby Wambach's five championship moments
Abby Wambach will play the 255th and final game of her international career on Wednesday night when the USA hosts China in the last game of the Victory Tour (TV: Fox Sports 1 at 8p.m. ET). She’s best known for her world record 184 international goals, but she has also captured championships in college (Florida) […]
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Unique streak kept intact by U.S. U-20 women
By Mike Woitalla The USA started slowly at the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship, tying Mexico, 2-2, in their opener. But Coach Michelle French’s team followedup by outscoring its next four opponents 20-1 to win the regional title and qualify for the 2016 U-20 Women’s World Cup. A 7-0 semifinal win over host Honduras clinched qualification,and […]
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Driesse's move from Florida State to Penn State pays off
Nickolette Driesse pulled a rare double — back-to-back national titles with different teams. She played for Florida State when it won its first national title in 2014. And she helped PennState win its first national crown this season. The decision to leave the Seminoles came after she went from a starter in 2013 to a […]
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Finalists named for MAC Hermann Trophy awards
The finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy awards are Georgetown forward Brandon Allen, Creighton forward Fabian Herbers and Stanford forward Jordan Morris on the men’s sidesand West Virginia defender Kadeisha Buchanan, Penn State midfielder Raquel Rodriguez and Virginia defender Emily Sonnett. NCAA Division I coaches thatare NSCAA College Services members voted for their top choices from […]
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Attention: College camp directors
Have you set dates for your 2016 summer camps? Register for the Soccer America Camps & Academies directory, Soccer America’s popular e-letter. For more information … 1. Go to: https://www.socceramerica.com/camp/add/ 2. Click on “add a new organizer” and provide information. 3. Complete information on camp.4. Click on “add new session,” provide information, then click save.
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Six collegians in Canada team at Natal tournament
West Virginia All-Americans Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence and Rebecca Quinn, who helped Duke reach the Women’s College Cup final, are among six collegians who are in Natalfor the women’s tournament hosted by Brazil. Canada opened with a 3-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday. Christine Sinclair scored two goals and Ohio State’s Nichelle Prince added […]