Tag Archives: women’s world cup
The Tuesday Ten
Feelings Experienced During the Women’s World Cup Final. Spoiler Alert: It’s not a happy ending. 1st minute: Frustration (Unable to find parking at the packed-out bar.) 18th minute: Still Frustration (Are these goals regulation size? Are we sure they’re working?) … Continue reading
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Tagged U.S.A., usa, women's world cup, yet another star wars reference
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These Magic Moments
My thanks to Abby Wambach for reminding us all of one of soccer’s little pleasures. You see, for all the comparisons to orgasm, all the spontaneous yet unified exclamations of joy they elicit, the goal itself is not really the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged abby wambach, brazil, marta, megan rapinoe, uswnt, women's world cup
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Shades of 1999
On how the 1999 Women’s World Cup casts its shadow forward in time to 2011. Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Christine Lilly. The names hearken to myth more than reality at this point. Like Jordan, Pippen, Barry Sanders, Ripken, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged brandi chastain, brianna scurry, china, christine lilly, kevin garnett, mia hamm, usa, women's world cup
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Cruel Summer
For Ace of Base and Banarama, every summer is a cruel one. How’s 2011 shaping up for Joe Blow Sports Fan? The gods of sport love even numbers. Accidentally or intentionally many major sporting events you are likely to care … Continue reading
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Tagged gold cup, netball, scripps, spelling bee, summer, women's world cup
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