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NSCAA

Women Coaching Top-Level Soccer: A Discussion with the 6 Female Coaches in WPS

April 30, 2010
Emma and Pauliina meet one another at Toyota Park

On Wednesday, April 28th, I held a conference call with all 6 female coaches in WPS to talk about the development of women’s soccer coaches – in America and around the world.

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Participant Testimonials from the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium

March 7, 2010
What are people saying about the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium

On the last day of the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, I asked some of the participants what they thought about their experience.

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Big Van Driving Down a Little Street in Lagos, Portugal

March 6, 2010
Big Van on a Little Street

Last week, I was in Portugal for the NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium. We were able to watch some amazing national team matches and training sessions, but we definitely took the time to explore Portugal as well. One day, we took a 30-minute drive from base camp to Lagos. After viewing the beautiful rock formations jutting [...]

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Algarve Cup Finals Tomorrow, Match Schedule

March 2, 2010
Sagres Wind

I hope you’ve been able to follow along on Twitter at http://twitter.com/nscaawomen over the last couple days. Although I took today off from Tweeting, I will certainly be back at it tomorrow for the Algarve Cup finale.



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German engineering at it’s best – Germany vs. Finland Match Analysis

March 2, 2010
The German defense

German engineering at it’s best. Well organized, efficient, effective committed team that played with a presence from start to finish in this game.

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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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The German WNT training session and the cliffs in Albufeira

February 27, 2010
At the cliffs after GWNT training

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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China sinks Denmark, Germany rocks Finland – Audio

February 26, 2010
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It was a great day of Algarve Cup action, and our first opportunity to see the games.

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Feb 26, 2010 – Algarve Cup schedule and planned Twitter coverage

February 25, 2010
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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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We’ve Arrived in Albufeira, Portugal

February 25, 2010
Algarve Cup - Day 1

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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