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USWNT training session, Lagos – Pics from Portugal

February 28, 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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What is the NSCAA doing to recognize and celebrate diversity?

January 9, 2010
Diversity

As part of my function with the Women’s Committee, I’m also a member of the NSCAA Diversity Committee – lead by the one and only Mike Curry.

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Help Save Michelle Akers Horse Rescue and Outreach Farm

December 10, 2009
Save Michelle Akers Horse Farm

Support Michelle Akers, the most prolific female soccer player of all time. Wouldn’t it be great if we, the collective soccer community, could come together and help this amazing woman in her time of need.

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Audio Interview and Slideshow with Women’s Professional Soccer player, Tiffeny Milbrett

November 11, 2009
Amanda Vandervort and Tiffeny Milbrett

Tiffeny Milbrett will be giving a field demonstration at the NSCAA Convention in January in Philly. On Tuesday, November 9, 2009, I met up with the FC Gold Pride forward in San Carlos, California, to help her plan for the event.

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WPS All-Star Weekend II: WPS Awards Ceremony through Kick-Off

August 31, 2009
WPS All-Star trophy

I’ve just arrived home in San Francisco and am about to start working on some video footage from the All-Star Awards dinner. But before I do, I thought it would be nice to pick up where I ended my blog yesterday and share a bit more from the WPS All-Star weekend.
Saturday night, [...]

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WPS All-Star Weekend Begins

August 30, 2009
Live webcast with the WPS All-Stars

WPS stars, execs and staff have all arrived in St. Louis for the WPS All-Star game this weekend. Thought I’d drop a note to share the events of the weekend. (Karina LeBlanc is my inspiration for posting something — she blogged late last night after the All-Star Awards Dinner. Check out www.karinaleblanc.com [...]

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In honor of Charlotte Moran

May 18, 2009
In honor of Charlotte Moran

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share the passing of our friend Charlotte Moran. Charlotte passed away peacefully early this morning at her home after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

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How to Market Yourself as a Professional Athlete using Social Media

May 6, 2009
How to market yourself as a professional athlete using social media

The Athlete’s Guide to leveraging the power of social media to build your personal brand.

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Follow the WPS Commissioner on Twitter!

March 19, 2009
Follow the WPS Commissioner on Twitter

WPS, and our Commissioner in particular, recognizes the unique opportunity social media presents us. I’ve started to compile a comprehensive list of all the WPS Tweeters. Here’s the ones I already know are in the Twitter-mix off-hand (more will follow – I will keep a comprehensive list for you here and on my Big Soccer blog).

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Girls Playing Soccer in Skirts? Top 5 reasons why I love the optional PUMA WPS wrap

February 27, 2009

One of the more unique elements of the WPS collection put on display are “ wraps” that were made as an additional piece for the Los Angeles Sol, Boston Breakers, FC Gold Pride and Sky Blue FC. It’s a complement to the shorts and definitely something different.

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