Now that I have returned home safely I wanted to thank Sonoma Academy (where I serve as the Athletic Director and girls soccer coach) for their support in making this experience happen. It is great to work at a place where professional development and growth is encouraged and supported. Also, [...]
The US vs Sweden game in Le Havre was much anticipated for American fans who had attended a memorable (but one sided) win over Thailand, and a relatively easy win over Chile in a game which seven reserves started. Finally, in Sweden we had an opponent that could challenge us. [...]
Sally and I were wandering through Le Havre before the US vs Sweden game, when we came across a collection of shops with local goods. In one of the shops, we purchased a few gifts and the shop owner who was especially welcoming asked us for a photo with one [...]
Important - this is not an advertisement. I haven't received any money from LUNA BAR and I actually purchased the bars in the pictures. I set up this shrine to thank LUNA Bar for investing in the US women's soccer team. I call it my Hommage à LUNA (Tribute to [...]
I know many people have written about this already but I wanted to go on record and say that VAR has killed large parts of at least 3-4 of the games I have seen live. FIFA ask the fans and players what they prefer. I'm ok with a little human [...]
Yesterday we hit 1500 kilometers (almost 1,000 miles) in the car. We have been circling northern France, visiting cities, stadiums, sights, and clubs. The French countryside is beautiful. I expect by the time I return to the airport we will have traveled over 2,000 kilometers in the car, another 8500 [...]
The tournament has caught fire. All of the games are meaningful, not that the opening games weren't (well, USA aside), but now every game has something at stake. Advancing, winning the group, or avoiding certain teams has turned up the intensity. Last night was a great example when Scotland took [...]
Today was an great day to be an American soccer fan in Paris. Alright, probably any day is a good day to be an American soccer fan in Paris but today was a special one. For me personally, today provided a chance to enjoy Father's Day with my oldest daughter [...]
I lived in Germany in 1989. That was 30 years ago and I'm going to use that as my reference point to Europe. I have worked (as a coach and director) in the women's game in the US since the early 1990's. I have hesitated to do too much reflection [...]
I've been in France for three days, have seen three lives games at three different venues in three different cities. In many circles that might consider me an expert, but I'm just scratching the surface of my full experience. I came into the tournament with a list of questions. Well, [...]
