1. Those whose hard drives have already crashed. 2. Those whose hard drives will crash.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "There are 2 Types of Computer Owners...", url: "http://www.amandavandervort.com/blog/2008/11/there-are-2-types-of-computer-owners/" }); Click to continue reading...

The Republic of Ireland and Iceland are level in their UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ play-off following a draw in Dublin. Michele O'Brien (pictured above) used to be my Assistant Coach at New York University, and without mincing my words, Michele kicks ass. Next up: Away at Iceland. If anybody can knock in [. Click to continue reading...

Can you guess which photo I took in California this weekend?SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chicago vs. San Francisco - A Photo Guessing Game", url: "http://www.amandavandervort.com/blog/2008/10/chicago-vs-san-francisco-a-photo-guessing-game/" }); Click to continue reading...

If you're looking for a list of women's soccer websites from around the world, look no further than Soccer Science! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Women's Soccer Links - A Work In Progress", url: "http://www.amandavandervort.com/blog/2008/10/womens-soccer-links-a-work-in-progress/" }); Click to continue reading...

I'm so excited to go to San Francisco this weekend! Barbeque, poker, hot-tub... what could be better? Proof that your blog can be whatever you want to make it. Let's get blogging Pat - Wordpress all the way :-) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "This Blog Thing Is Infectious", url: "http://www.amandavandervort. Click to continue reading...

Follow the WPS General Draft Online And On Fox Soccer Channel on Monday Oct 6th. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Follow along live to see if someone from your hometown is selected!", url: "http://www.amandavandervort.com/blog/2008/10/follow-along-live-to-see-if-someone-from-your-hometown-is-selected/" }); Click to continue reading...

Section 8 faithful Tom Dumore shows his support for the Red Stars. The guys and gals in the Chicago Fire Supporter's organization, Section 8, have taken a HUGE initiative here in Chicago: Part in parcel with the enthusiasm from the woman's team performance and in recognition of the upcoming inaugural season of Woman's Professional Soccer (WPS) and [. Click to continue reading...

Wow. All I can say is Wow. (Click here for FIFA match summary.) As Canarihnas just played the game of their lives against Germany (Check out Amanda Vandervort's article on them here). After a rocky start, in which Germany looked on path to beat Brazil at her own game in a repeat of the 2007 World Cup Final, Brazil came back from one down with a brilliant strike from Formiga (pictured here) and Click to continue reading...

One of our summer interns, Adrienne, drove home to New Mexico on Tuesday morning to finish her Master's Degree in Sports Medicine. We had a going away dinner on Monday night to thank her for all her hard work. We're really going to miss both her spirit and her work ethic here in [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chicago Red Stars (Women's Pro Soccer) Staff Gearing Up For the Olympics", url: "http://www. Click to continue reading...

I arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday excited to represent the Women's Committee at the NSCAA Board of Director's meeting. When I got there, I was cordially welcomed by Al Albert, the NSCAA President. He asked me if I'd be willing to accept a position on the BOD as the Women's Professional Soccer representative. Click to continue reading...

At six foot five, the 28-year-old FC Twente captain is a towering and commanding presence in midfield and also one of the tallest players in the Eredivisie. Orlando Engelaar made his international debut for the Netherlands in a friendly against South Korea on June 2, 2007 and his only appearance in the Euro 2008 [. Click to continue reading...

Recently I had the opportunity to ask Mikey Collins, IGLFA Secretary, some questions about his position with IGLFA and his experiences as a member of the gay soccer community. Click to continue reading...

Do coaches lead more than just our players? We often speak of our players as leaders, or our ability as coaches to lead our team -- but what about or ability as coaches to lead one another? How important is leadership within a coaching staff, and what does the leadership that your staff exhibits ultimately mean for the players on your team? Click to continue reading...

I've been proud to coach for and play with gay men's soccer teams since the spring of 2005, and have traveled the globe with my guys - from Chicago to Copenhagen, and Atlanta to Argentina. This weekend, I attended the San Francisco Spikes first fundraiser of 2008. They were raising money for team dues, travel expenses, scholarships and fees. Click to continue reading...