February 2010

Tina Theune-Meyer, April Heinrichs, Pia Sundhage and me - OMG! Amazing

I’m currently in the Portugal for the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, and I’m posting insights and info as we get to matches and training sessions- I hope you enjoy the updates! Today was one of the most amazing days I could have asked for in the Algarve. Photo Above – I can’t believe I [...]

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German Women's National Team at training 10-27-10

Today began with a little drive to see the German Women’s National Team train. The trip from our hotel was about 15 minutes through some very scenic spots. There were rolling green hills with orange trees dotting the countryside – gorgeous.

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Amanda and a couple Germans

It was a great day of Algarve Cup action, and our first opportunity to see the games.

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February 26th Algarve Cup plans

As you may already know, the Algarve Cup is played across a very large area along the southern tip of Portugal. Considering this, when we lay out the upcoming day’s schedule each evening, we have to consider who’s playing when, where, and how long the drive between towns.

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Two things I don’t understand in Portugal

by Amanda on February 25, 2010

Two things I don’t understand in Portugal.

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We’ve Arrived in Albufeira, Portugal

by Amanda on February 25, 2010

We’ve just arrived in Albufeira, Portugal, for the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, and we’re just about to head into our meeting room for our first couple sessions:

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US Soccer on Twitter

The U.S. Women’s National Team’s failure to produce live updates today for most of the Algarve Cup opening match against Iceland was disappointing. I’m writing this blog to share my personal game-day experience, commend those who “came to the rescue”, suggest that U.S. Soccer start covering the U.S. WNT more frequently with Twitter, and raise a few points as to what I believe social media is all about.

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Today is the first round of the Algarve Cup! So here’s today’s match schedule, hopefully you’re up in time to catch some of the action.

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