December 2008

(It’s called “link-baiting” guys… seriously! For more ideas about writing headlines, go here.) So I’ve been putting off making this schedule for months now, because I realize how slammed I’m going to be at the NSCAA Convention. I’ve also been putting off committing to drinks/social events with friends for the same reason. Is it bad [...]

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The big news over here at the WPS Website Department was that our site went offline on Friday. We chalked it up to a maintenance issue on the homepage, but what really happened was far more complicated. Basically, the company that used to host womensprosoccer.com (we haven’t used them since Sept) never bothered to forward [...]

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Don’t go, Sue!!!

by Amanda on December 19, 2008

checking out the google cell phone.

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“Soccer in Wyoming is Tough.” – Anne Moore

by Amanda on December 19, 2008

Cyrus Philbrick (coach-smart.com) interviews Anne Moore about being the first female DOC, developing young players, and youth soccer in Wyoming.

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My Top 10 Favorite Items at the WPS League Office

by Amanda on December 17, 2008

I’ve just started working at the Women’s Pro Soccer league office, and am absolutely loving it so far. Here is my Day 2 list of the coolest things in the office. 10. The popcorn popper that Tonya bought the staff for the holidays. 9. Rachel’s desk light… sometimes I wonder if she’s working by candlelight [...]

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Blog #1 from 1000 Brannan

by Amanda on December 15, 2008

here’s a shot of my new boss, karyn lush, and me on my first day at wps. k has invited me to a working lunch tomorrow as a welcome-to-the-office treat. hopefully she’s got a little spot in the hood picked out – very excited. i’m sitting here in my cubicle, which I think may or [...]

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Sugar, Caffeine and Isolation

by Amanda on December 13, 2008

That was the longest drive of my life (seriously 2250 miles in 36 hours, ugh). But I’m here, and I’m pumped. I turned my cell phone off for the weekend (sorry friends & family who may have tried to call) but it feels good just to chill out

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Road Tripping

by Amanda on December 10, 2008

I’m relocating back to San Francisco to work for the WPS League Office at 1000 Brannan Street. More details to follow on that… but I wanted to share my 18 hour drive across the midwest yesterday with this…

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