December 5, 2012

Sydney Leroux finishes her degree at UCLA, is cooler than other side of a penguin pillow

Written by Jahmal Corner

Even with everything going on around her, USWNT star Sydney Leroux found the time to knock out her degree at UCLA. It only took her four years and one quarter, which is pretty phenomenal considering her schedule. You know: history, biology, uhh, the frickin’ Olympics!

It’s taken me nine years to complete my AA (almost … I’m having trouble with phys ed) and I don’t even have a valid excuse. Leroux does, and she still took care of business, proving as always that if you want to be cool (after the jump) …

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November 29, 2012

In honor of Sydney Leroux’s two goals vs. Ireland we’re dusting off this REAL TALK

Written by The 91st

One time, on REAL TALK … our own Reshad Bahadori, A.K.A. “Reshaldo”, caught up with Sydney Leroux, A.K.A. “Canada Spry” (I just made that up and I think I like it).

In lieu of Sydney scoring twice against Ireland last night we thought we’d replay it. Oh, and in lieu of Alex Morgan putting down a hat-trick we thought we’d hit you with the Alex face after the jump.

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November 15, 2012

Hope Solo marries Jerramy Stevens despite arrest

Written by The 91st

So it turns out the bizarre events of earlier this week didn’t alter Hope Solo’s plans of marrying Jerramy Stevens.

Solo’s then fiance was arrested early Monday on suspicion of domestic abuse, but promptly released and not charged. The two were said to have been arguing over where they planned to live, and were scheduled to wed the next day, though conventional wisdom said an arrest might throw a monkey wrench in the wedding bells.

Not so much.

KING5.com in Seattle reported Solo and Stevens were married Tuesday night in a small ceremony near Snohomish, Wash, that featured only close family and friends.

The Kirkland, WA, police department said that the domestic abuse case is still an open investigation.

 

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October 30, 2012

Jimmy Conrad announces himself as new USWNT head coach, Alex Morgan endorses

Written by Jahmal Corner

Jimmy Conrad apparently missed the memo that Tom Sermanni was just named the new USWNT coach. In Jimmy’s world, he’s set to be the new coach. He even managed to get a ringing endorsement from Alex Morgan.

You going to tell him, or should I? Eh, let him enjoy his moment.

 

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October 30, 2012

Aussie coach Tom Sermanni named new USWNT coach

Written by Jahmal Corner

US Soccer has named Tom Sermanni the new US Women’s National Team Coach, replacing Pia Sundhage.

The 58-year-old Sermanni has coached the Australian National Team since 2004, after returning to the position he left in 1997, and has led the Aussies in three Women’s World Cup tournaments.

With Sundhage riding off into the sunset to return home to Sweden, our Gold Medal winning squad suddenly became the sexiest job in the world and there were no shortage of applicants. But in the end, Sermanni won out.

Said US Soccer President Sunil Gulati:

“After an extensive search and interview process, we believe Tom Sermanni is the right person at the right time to lead our Women’s National Team. He has the knowledge, experience and vision to take on the challenge of keeping our team at the top of the world. We’re tremendously excited to have him on board.”

Sermanni was a nominee for FIFA Coach of the Year in 2011 and his appointment saw  him beat out recent U20 World Cup winning coach Steve Swanson and Paul Riley.

 

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October 24, 2012

USWNT settles for tie in friendly with Germany

Written by Jahmal Corner

The highlights in a nutshell: Alex Morgan balls, Christine Rampone slips, Hope Solo frowns, the US get a 2-2 tie in an entertaining match. Enjoy.

 

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October 23, 2012

Megan Rapinoe sleeps with Jimmy Conrad

Written by Jahmal Corner

His image, that is. Wait … what were you thinking?

This is how Megan Rapinoe prepared for tonight’s US Soccer match against Germany. I have to say, as personality goes the USWNT is near the top of the list of teams you’d want to hang with. They just do fun stuff.

You can hang with me anytime ladies. Like, seriously. Please call me. I’m starting to think you’re ignoring me on purpose.

 

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September 20, 2012

US Women pound Australia in Pia’s farewell match, tears flow

Written by Jahmal Corner

I’m not sure what was more predictable: that the USWNT would rout the Aussies in Pia Sundhage’s last match, or that Pia would cry like she just watched a Lifetime Movie double feature.

It was one final victorious moment in a tenure full of them for Pia. Oh yeah, plus Alex Morgan scored two more goals to throw extra gasoline on the Mia Hamm debate.

 

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September 19, 2012

Alex Morgan the next Mia Hamm? She’s actually ahead of schedule

Written by Jahmal Corner

I don’t want to step out of bounds here with an unfair comparison, but it’s been suggested that Alex Morgan is the next Mia Hamm.

Those are big cleats to fill no doubt, but you might be surprised to learn that Morgan is actually well ahead of Hamm’s pace at this point in her career.

Sunday’s friendly marked the 50th cap for Morgan and amazingly she has 32 goals in that stretch (She added two more in her 51st cap Wednesday). Know how many goals Mia had after 50 matches? 15. I’m not sayin, I’m just sayin …

Here’s what Hamm told the LA Times about her possible heir apparent:

“My style (was) more of a slasher type, being able to use my speed and acceleration to get behind players. Alex has that ability, but she’s also so strong that she’s able to just kind of hold off players, probably more than I ever was. You see her score a lot of goals by getting the ball served into the box and players bouncing off of her.”

Of course, Hamm has the all-time international goal-scoring record with 158 so ‘Baby Horse’ still has a long way to gallop. But as of right now, she appears well on her way.

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September 19, 2012

The top 3 moments of Pia Sundhage’s US tenure

Written by Jahmal Corner

USWNT coach Pia Sundhage will officially wave goodbye tonight when her team takes on Australia in Colorado. There may be a few tears (mostly mine) and there will almost certainly be song as we celebrate a strong tenure for the leader of our women’s team. But before we get all emotional, let’s rationally break down Pia’s top moments as coach since she assumed the role in 2007.

1. 2012 Olympic Gold. Sure, Pia led the group to gold in 2008 as well but this last one just felt more important. Maybe it was all the generational clashing throughout the program, or maybe it was the loss in the 2011 World Cup but there was a special satisfaction to the most recent Olympics. The third (straight) time was most definitely the charm.

See the rest of Pia’s top moments after the jump.

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