“The key is longevity. You can only survive the early challenges if people stay committed and if the losses are manageable.” US Soccer President Sunil Gulati, on the approach taken with the new women’s pro league (National Women’s Soccer League). (FIFA World)
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“In a locker room where the offensive egos of players are struggling to live, the arrival of a third-hand Rolls Royce that becomes the main focus of media fascination risks causing envy, while feeding a climate of discord.” French newspaper Le Gigaro on David Beckham joining Paris Saint-Germain. (Irish Times)
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“If he didn’t take the break, it would have been unhealthy. It wasn’t just that his legs were tired. It was everything.” Landon Donovan’s friend and Galaxy teammate Todd Dunivant on Donovan’s extended offseason break from soccer. (New York Times)
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“I will be the first to say that when I first heard about it, my thought wasn’t, yes, that’s a wonderful idea. I thought it was a bad idea. These are the challenges that professional athletes have. None of us get any breaks — coaches don’t get any. So I told him that. I have made peace with it and in this case, with this player, it makes sense.” Landon Donovan’s Galaxy coach and former U.S. MNT coach Bruce Arena. (New York Times)
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“The time has come for me to move onto a new stage of my career. I truly appreciate the women who paved the way, to my friends and dear teammates that I will never forget. Nothing will ever compare to putting on that U.S. jersey. U.S. veteran defender Heather Mitts announcing her retirement as a player. (ussoccer.cm)
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“I am really excited abut the task of building another successful women’s soccer program.” Newly appointed Florida Atlantic University coach Patrick Baker. (Sun-Sentinel)
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“In a locker room where the offensive egos of players are struggling to live, the arrival of a third-hand Rolls Royce that becomes the main focus of media fascination risks causing envy, while feeding a climate of discord.” French newspaper Le Gigaro on David Beckham joining Paris Saint-Germain. (Irish Times)
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“If he didn’t take the break, it would have been unhealthy. It wasn’t just that his legs were tired. It was everything.” Landon Donovan’s friend and Galaxy teammate Todd Dunivant on Donovan’s extended offseason break from soccer. (New York Times)
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“I will be the first to say that when I first heard about it, my thought wasn’t, yes, that’s a wonderful idea. I thought it was a bad idea. These are the challenges that professional athletes have. None of us get any breaks — coaches don’t get any. So I told him that. I have made peace with it and in this case, with this player, it makes sense.” Landon Donovan’s Galaxy coach and former U.S. MNT coach Bruce Arena. (New York Times)
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“The time has come for me to move onto a new stage of my career. I truly appreciate the women who paved the way, to my friends and dear teammates that I will never forget. Nothing will ever compare to putting on that U.S. jersey. U.S. veteran defender Heather Mitts announcing her retirement as a player. (ussoccer.cm)
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“I am really excited abut the task of building another successful women’s soccer program.” Newly appointed Florida Atlantic University coach Patrick Baker. (Sun-Sentinel)