This week I am writing about the 2019 Women's World Cup, which starts next Friday. Twenty-four teams will play in two phases starting with a round-robin style group stage where the best of those teams will move on to a knock-out tournament stage. The United States are in Group F with Thailand, Chile, and Sweden. France and Korea open the festivities on Friday and then the United States have their first match on June 11 against Thailand. It's going to be an exciting month of soccer and this will be your primer for the 2019 Women's World Cup. I'll walk you through the tournament format from the group stage to the tournament and help you get to know the women who will be looking to repeat greatness. So find your favorite reading spot and get to know...
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The life of a keeper is not an easy one. It's like being the Jon Snow of soccer by willfully banishing one's self to the Night Watch. You will be thought of very little in the good times and your name will be cursed when everything goes wrong. But that is their calling and they wouldn't have it any other way. Their service is in loyalty to the team and the supporters. Their role is commander and bastion. This week I want to write about the keepers and pay tribute to their steadfast watch. So read on, and learn about...
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It’s going to be a wild summer for US Soccer. This week I’m covering two aspects of American soccer culture that can help you get in on the ground level of soccer fandom. I’m talking about the American Outlaws. They’re the official supporter group for the men’s national team, and it’s a great start for non-fans to catch terminal soccer fever. The American Outlaws may not consist of actual Outlaws, but the group is full of fanatical supporters who travel far and wide to bring their energy to the men’s and women’s national teams. Most of all, this is a group where you can find your inner soccer lover. In three short words, it’s...
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