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Brazilian Dreams Come True
BASD - April 26, 2009: With the fold of the Women’s United Soccer Association
(WUSA) after the 2003 season, many women soccer players through out the world
lost the opportunity to play.....MORE
FC Gold Pride Suffer First Loss to LA Sol
SANTA CLARA, CA – Sunday, April 19,
2009 – FC Gold Pride suffered the
team’s first-ever loss and was shut
out for the first time in franchise
history by Marta and the Los Angeles
Sol on Sunday afternoon on the road
at the Home Depot Center in Carson,
Calif.... MORE
FC Gold Pride Face Marta & LA Sol
BASD (April 16): So far in this
short inaugural WPS season Brazilian
sensation Marta and her Los Angeles
Sol team is a perfect 2-0.....MORE
FC Gold Pride Ties Sky Blue FC
SOMERSET, NJ (April 11, 2009)- The
Jersey skies cleared over TD Bank
Ballpark before the 7:45 p.m. ET
start of FC Gold Pride’s second
match of the season and first-ever
road game against Sky Blue FC. The
teams battled to a 1-1 tie in front
of a crowd of 2,735 on Saturday
night.....MORE
Pride Edge Breakers in Home Opener
SANTA CLARA, CA (April 5, 2009) –
For the FC Gold Pride you couldn't
of asked for a better season opener.
It was a beautiful sunny day with a
crowd of 6,459 on hand at Buck Shaw
Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
witnessing their beloved FC Gold
Pride taking on the Boston
Breakers....MORE
Pride Shut out Bay Area All Stars
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 21, 2009) –
FC Gold
Pride earned a 3-0 victory
over the Bay Area Select All-Stars
in the team’s final public match
before the....MORE
Pride Sign Erica & Sinclair
SANTA CLARA, CA -
FEBRUARY 26, 2009- FC Gold Pride,
Bay Area franchise of Women’s
Professional Soccer (WPS) announced
today, the signing of Canadian
Soccer Association (CSA) women’s
all-time leading goal scorer,
Christine Sinclair and Brazil’s
young talent, Erika......
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Pride Sign Osborne & Barnhart
SANTA CLARA, CA (February 26,
2009) – FC Gold Pride continues to solidify its
roster, adding two U.S. National Team players today
with the announcement that Nicole Barnhart and
Leslie Osborne have agreed to terms. ...... MORE
Pride Sign Formiga
SANTA CLARA, CA-
January 4, 2009- FC Gold Pride, the
Bay Area franchise of Women's
Professional Soccer announced today
the signing of Brazilian Soccer
standout Formiga, to a one-year
contract...... REA D
The Bay Area team
of the new Women’s Professional Soccer league doesn’t currently
have a name or place to call their home field, but what they do
have are committed owners, two outstanding coaches and a roster
that looks to do some damage once they start play come April
2009......>MORE
Tiffany Roberts
"Live The Dream"
It takes more than just having a
dream to reach a high level of success
in life. Hard work,
dedication, sacrifice and even a bit of luck are all key components
that can help you reach the highest
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Sissi -
The Queen of Soccer
Many
of the greatest
soccer players in the world have worn the jersey
number 10.
In the history of soccer,
names like Diego Maradona, Pele, Zinedine
Zidane
and Ronaldinho are known worldwide as some of
the finest players with a
ball at their feet.
Another player... MORE>
MARTA
OF BRAZIL :
Marta of Br azil
is just pure joy to watch. Watch her amazing goal against
the US in the Women's World Cup: Photo: AP/PTI ...........CLICK
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- Brazil Marta Amazing Goal vs USA (World Cup China)
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Thursday, January 7,
2010
FIFA
and International News
Donovan hopes Everton 'will keep me sharp'
Mourinho lauds Inter's character
Giroud will not join Celtic
International matches in 2009- 850 men’s
matches and 304 women’s matches
Hull strike pair set to leave
Diouf in the frame for Fergie
Beckham dreaming of world return
The games that never were
Baffoe- I'm incredibly proud
Sydney swoop for Foxe
Striking dilemma looms for Diego
Higuain wants long Real stay
Essien recovery boosts Ghana
Conte resigns from Atlanta post
ESPN to unveil 3-D television network in 2010
Indonesia confident of funding for 2022 bid
Bierhoff says Germany can win World Cup
Messi wins FIFA World Player of the Year
New Zealand eyes luxury World Cup resort
Driver drank before crash that hurt Davies
Rangers- U.S. hopeful Beasley will play plenty
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Red Bulls name Backe head coach
West notes- Draft approaches vary
Braun's progress shown in camp invite
Upgrades have Dallas on right track
United introduce Onalfo as head coach
Pontius relishing national team call-up
Generation adidas rosters completed
Benitez looking forward to new season
MLS Cup to continue at neutral site
Sounders FC News & Notes- Jan. 6
MLS Newsstand -- Jan. 6, 2010
D.C. names Olsen, two others assistants
10 -- When you consider the credentials of the
players on Sky Blue FC, it is no wonder they captured the 2009 WPS
crown...
10 -- Join fellow Pride Fans and WPS
Enthusiasts on Facebook next Monday, January 11 for a live chat with
FC Gold Pride Head Coach Albertin Montoya...
10 -- A few years ago, a senior standout such
as USC's Blakely Mattern would have finished the 12 credit hours
remaining to earn her degree in international business during the
spring semester...
Sunday, December 20,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Fire flame out short of ultimate goals
West notes- Rapids on mend
Donovan close to Everton loan
Sounders FC focus on strength program
FCD's Burse made most of opportunity
Donovan close to Everton loan
Fire flame out short of ultimate goals
West notes- Rapids on mend
09 -- The Boston Breakers announced they will
face off against the expansion Philadelphia Independence in their
opening home game of the 2010 WPS season...
Christine Sinclair named Canadian Female
Player of the Year for Fifth Consecutive Year
FC Gold Pride Announces New Home Stadium for
2010 and Beyond
Pride Adds Vilmar Marques to Coaching Staff
FIFA
and International News
New Zealand eyes luxury World Cup resort
Driver in U.S. soccer player crash was
drinking
Antic extends Serbia contract after success
Rangers- U.S. hopeful Beasley will play plenty
U.S. to play at Netherlands in warm-up March 3
FIFA- No suspect bets on suspended ref's game
U.S. No. 14 in FIFA rankings; Spain still No.
1
With 4-year deal, Donovan gets shot at EPL
loan
France official calls for Domenech departure
U.S. to face Honduras in January warm-up
Mapping the World Cup
Juve crash to Catania
Wolves see off Burnley
Hughes- I had no warning
Hearts down 10-man Celtic
Fergie fears for fragile United
Team of the Year Spain stay top
A Gala evening in store
Diego- I'm loving life at Juve
South Africa's fine 2009
Diego- I'm loving life at Juve
Messi- End the year in style
Tuesday November 10,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Celebrating MLS, a world away
Dynamo must employ all-around effort
Makeover gives Quakes hope for future
Five big questions for San Jose
Thorrington leaves mystery ailment in past
Galaxy turn attention to Dynamo
FC Dallas re-signs midfielder McCarty
Wizards keep Vermes as manager
KICKIN' BACK with Jeff Cunningham
Bradley names US roster for friendlies
Donovan comes through for Galaxy
FIFA
and International News
Dunne criticises Domenech ahead of play-off
Injured Johnson withdraws from England squad
Police confirm death of Germany keeper Enke
Barcelona cash woe scuppers Robinho deal
Obertan eyes regular place, turns heat on Nani
Valdano backs Real coach after Copa defeat
Ronaldo ruled out of Portugal World Cup
playoff
Lampard ready to test credentials against
Brazil
Crouch- I'll behave myself to get to World Cup
Ballack- Chelsea troubles have strengthened
spirit
Injury problems mount for troubled boss
Benitez
Johnson confident of turnaround despite
injuries
David Davies calls for drastic reforms in the
game
West Ham's Davenport denies assaulting sister
Peterbrough confirm exit of Ferguson junior
Maradona to face FIFA hearing over outburst
Tuesday September 30,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Quakes' Weber makes most of debut
Weekly update- Celebrating Huckerby
Quakes' road winless streak ends in DC
Quakes rally to down United
Toronto FC brand strength honored
First XI- Surprises in 2009
LA, Chicago meet looking to clinch
Seattle veterans point way in stretch run
CCL result forces Crew to tweak lineup
Agressiveness keeping Rapids afloat
Fire turn attention to playoff positioning
Toronto FC brand strength honored
Speaking about MLS with Blanco
West notes- Success for rebuilding clubs
East notes- TFC's road woes eased
WPS Free Agency Opens- Off-season Player
Transactions Underway
Rodriguez traded to Philadelphia Independence
W-League Combine Comes to a Close
Marta and Cristiane will compete in first-ever
Female Libertadores Cup
W-League Combine- Saturday
Pride Exercises 2010 Options of Six More
Players
FIFA
and International News
Duo recalled for Ukraine qualifiers
Van Gaal- Robben injury is serious
Terry takes heart in Blues response
Next week on FIFA.com
Owen hits injury strife
Who will reign in Egypt-
Uruguay 3-0 Uzbekistan
Korea Republic 1-1 Germany
USA 4-1 Cameroon
Milan slump, English clubs prevail
Porto add to Atletico woe
Brazil, Czechs, UAE reach last 16
Emirates fly into the last 16
Carrick and Giggs fire United
Ronaldo does it again for Real
Ballack- I really want titles
Sabah living the dream
Saturday
September 5,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Alvarez could be big for El Salvador
Pitchkolan ready to return to active duty
Quakes' Da Silva waiting his turn
Weekly Update- Friendly schedule
Glen, Elliott earn national team call-ups
Quakes lose touch in second half
Quakes road woes continue
Revived Quakes head east for Revs
Five-a-side- Sink or swim for Sounders FC-
Donovan on brink of smashing US records
US looks for redemption vs. El Salvador
Revolution look to sweep homestand
United ready for key match in Dallas
Toronto's playoff hopes float in thin air
Fire seek stop-gap help in defense
Veterans lead Galaxy's charge
Chivas' Braun returns to practice field
FIFA
and International News
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Msowoya the hero for Malawi
Birmingham dealt Jerome blow
Toshack- Collins a future Wales captain
Terry dismisses fitness concerns
Pas-Hamedan off the mark
Fabio Capello interview
USA 2-3 Brazil
Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA ...
Kakuta- DRC decision reached
Argentina squad set for Brazil epic
Who has been the best signing-
Big names face decisive duels
Keane confident of beating Cyprus
Zheng gets work permit
T&T emblem launch draws stars
Yorke calls it a day
Wear your colours with pride
Hitzfeld- Otto is a clever coach
Simeone- I feared myself the most
Maradona- It's a dream come true
Sunday
August 16,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
In second year, Quakes stuck in place
Quakes trade Cochrane to Dynamo
Glen maturing at San Jose
Quakes host FC Barcelona practice
Sky Blue FC Wins WPS First Round Playoff Game
Sky Blue FC advance to WPS Super Semifinal
with 2-1 win over the Freedom
Beckham's red puts Donovan into fray
Sounders FC regain mojo in LA victory
Chivas end club-record scoring drought
Crew roll Dallas for fifth consecutive win
Sounders FC top Galaxy in heated game
Crew roll Dallas for fifth consecutive win
RSL, Dynamo post scoreless draw
FC Dallas can't steal point on road
Crew top FCD, push win streak to five
Chivas snap five-game losing streak
The last professional women's soccer league in
the US, the Women's United Soccer Association, lasted only
Kathryn L. Knapp and Christa Mann debate the
first WPS playoff game between the Washington Freedom and
Washington forward Abby Wambach became the
first player to collect her third...
Women's Professional Soccer kicks off its
unique playoff format with a first-round match on Saturday.
Breakers season comes to a end
Alex Scott- Thats it folks
Ten Questions with Jorge Barcellos
Tales of Woe- Ousted teams look forward
At home, soccer player fields a big team
- SJ Mercury Story on Sissi
FIFA
and International News
Maradona- It's a dream come true
Bassong on song for debut
Bassong heads Spurs past Reds
'Gladbach double finishes Hertha
Beckham sees red in LA
Ferguson- Ferdinand out for two weeks
Four-star PSV edge Ajax
Cambiasso to undergo surgery
Rooney tap-in enough for United
Terry- Chelsea unity will be key
Home calling for Cicinho
Capello angered by careless England
Real pleased by Sociedad success
Van Gaal content despite draw
Happy birthday to you!
Gala maintain perfect start
Arsenal run riot at Goodison
Stuttgart overcome spirited newcomers
Barca coach salutes Robson
Sunday
August 2,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
At home, soccer player fields a big team
- SJ Mercury Story on Sissi
Athletica clinch second place with 1-0 win
over Breakers
Sol Prepares for Championship while Red Stars
Hope to End Strong
Kate Markgraf Blog- Thanks for the Reunion
Ten Questions with Jorge Barcellos
The Washington Freedom-An Insider Look
A Playoff Spot on the Line, Athletica vs.
Breakers
The WPS Playoff Picture
Local soccer fans get rare glimpse of
superstar
Sky Blue FC coach quits abruptly; Christie
Rampone to serve as player-coach
DiCicco Rips W.P.S. Officials...Again
Marta to the cause- Brazil star living the
American dream as she closes in on glorious end to inaugural WPS
WPS Brazilian battle- Red Stars' Cristiane vs.
L.A. Sol's Marta
MARTA EXCLUSIVE- I have the skill to play in
men's game - people say I'm like Ronaldinho
Five-a-side- Staying in MLS
Galaxy familiar with Barcelona's bite
Wayward forwards' return boosts Dynamo
Chivas not taking break lying down
Wizards trying to stay strong on road
Fire whole again for crucial stretch
Nicol calls on Revs defense to step up
Crew's Rogers ends summer ritual
Fire face Real in first '09 meeting
Real Salt Lake hungry to show more
Galaxy familiar with Barcelona's bite
Injury news mixed for Earthquakes
Hyndman hoping FCD rallies together
FC Dallas wishes Cooper success
Depth buoys Rapids in tough month
National team experience helps Pause
Ljungberg recovering from migraine
Galaxy's Donovan wins Player of the Month
Wizards, FCD get together in Dallas
Seattle seeks season sweep of Quakes
Dynamo, United meet in marquee clash
MLS suspends and fines Real SL coach Kreis
FIFA
and International News
Barca coach salutes Robson
Dzeko pens contract extension with Wolfsburg
Robinho reveals sorrow at Elano's Man City
exit
Beckham to face fans and Barcelona Saturday
Evra- United doesn't need Ronaldo to succeed
Barcelona bigwig backs MLS salary cap model
Sir Bobby Robson loses long battle with cancer
Zenit striker Pogrebnyak close Stuttgart
switch
Mutu ordered to pay compensation to Chelsea
Sir Alex, Capello lead tributes to Bobby
Robson
Spurs striker Bent apologizes for Twitter
attack
Wenger considers re-signing Vieira to Gunners
Doping case against Barca's coach reopened
Chief exec unfazed by state of Premier League
Torres- We'd really miss fab Xabi
Arsenal's Rosicky picks up injury
Mexico edges Costa Rica in penalties
Friday July 24,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Can Boston break Sky Blue FC’s dominance-
On the brink- Athletica hosts FC Gold Pride
Sunday on FSC
The WPS Playoff Picture
FC Gold Pride takes positives away from
scoreless tie vs Sol
Sol happy to clinch Regular Season title, but
not satisfied
Sol capture 2009 WPS Regular Season title
Keeping the Chicago Red Stars "Kicking"
FC Gold Pride Reaches Out to Community Through
P.L.A.Y with Pride Youth Camps
Fabiana to Appear at Cambridge Health Alliance
Open House
Teri Kozlowski Named Red Stars Mom of the Year
Ex-Everton star Gabriel attending training
FC Dallas unable to put away RSL
RSL flip switch in remarkable finish
RSL come back for dramatic victory
Revs' Ralston ready for tough test
United seek second road win in SJ
Seattle braces for another tough test
TFC seek first win against Columbus
Sanchez gives Quakes stability
Five-a-side- Gold Cup success
Gordon healthy, comfortable in LA
FIFA
and International News
Mexico edges Costa Rica in penalties
Maradona- Argentina are playing for their
lives
Beckham fined for conduct towards Galaxy fan
Preseason injury setback for Man Utd skipper
Shootout save sends Mexico to Gold Cup final
City fans must wait a while for taste of Tevez
Reds' Gerrard cleared by court
Espanyol in talks to cancel defender's
contract
Chelsea boss firm on JT stance
Galaxy hope to put Beckham controversy aside
United fight back for friendly win against
Seoul
Salt Lake aims for home victory against Dallas
Granero accepted pay cut to join Real Madrid
Crew aiming for MLS record without star
striker
United needs rare away win against San Jose
Bolivian coach quits after debuting pre-teen
son
Cesc is Barcelona's back-up plan
Barca move human nature for Cesc
Man, u stink
Identity Theft
TRECKER- U.S. back into the final
Reds star Gerrard- I was wrong
Agent- Man Utd aren't in for Zlatan
Friday July 17,
2009
Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes,
MLS
Surging Saint Louis faces Washington on
Saturday
2009 WPS All-Star Game Voting Begins Online
Flyin' Hawaiian- Ali Lipsher Profile
Scorching the nets- Sky Blue FC, Freedom tie,
4-4
Hucles Leads Boston as Breakers hold on in
second half to defeat Red Stars
Bleacher Report- WPS Power Rankings - Week 16
Cristiane selected Week 16 WPS Player of the
Week
WPS Weekly - Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Atlanta Beat Announces Head Coach
Lauletta's League Lowdown- Hats Off to
Cristiane
10 Questions with Jorge Barcellos
Ella Masar Blog- Anaiah Senae
One-on-One with Jillian Loyden
Five-a-side- Summer transfer talk
Fire's McBride undergoes surgery
Beckham brings confidence to Galaxy
Fire's 'crazy week' continues Saturday
Chivas emphasizing attacking style
Crew trying to make MLS history
Five-a-side- Summer transfer talk
Campos predicts playoffs for RSL
Reds looking to keep up momentum
Act two for Fire, Quakes
Galaxy mix well with returning Beckham
Red Bulls' frustration continues to grow
Los Angeles Sol One Win Away from WPS Regular
Season Title
FIFA
and International News
Bayern could lay FIFA complaint against Real
Utd scraps Jakarta tie after blasts
Real's Casillas hopes club to build from
'within'
Valencia coach adamant Villa staying with club
Walcott- Arsenal must do the dirty work to win
Revolution GK- Becks' return to L.A.
distracting
New City man Tevez rejected Real Madrid offer
Arshavin calm over Adebayor's Gunners future
Juve skipper Del Piero signs contract
extension
Beckham goes 70 in MLS return as L.A. wins
Reds' Gerrard eyeing glory
Sir Alex- Rooney will carry Man United's
attack
West Ham cleared by inquiry into Tevez move
New Barca back Maxwell completes medical
AC Milan confident Pirlo will remain at the
club
Agent- Man Utd aren't in for Zlatan
U.S. to meet Panama in quarterfinals
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup Central
U.S. draw with Haiti wins Group B
PHOTOS- Gold Cup - Group C
Becks- Terry won't make City switch
Ljungberg committed to Sounders
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