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Getting to see many of the world's best players on the field at the same time was quite a treat. A couple of years ago, it would have taken a vivid imagination to see Marta, Abby Wambach, Christine Sinclair, and Hope Solo on the same field, playing for the same team. On Sunday, all it took was a tick… Continue

It was a great season, with an imperfect ending. The team just didn't play their best soccer in the semifinal until the 2nd half and they had the misfortune of going against a team that is playing very well with a lot to prove.

But it was a great season! The players absolutely played their hearts out and were really great to the fans. It was sad when Coach Barcellos came up to our fan group, Laclede's Army, following the game saying "I'm sorry." I don't think the team or the coach has anything… Continue

There have been several things that the league has done right and several things that the league has done wrong so far. This is usually true with new leagues as they try to find their way in the first few years. However, I am totally mystified at what the thinking was behind the schedule. Obviously, there are constraints. However, a new league should take advantage of it's schedule to draw people into the stands and help marketing. In my opinion, the league has made several mistakes. To mind:

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