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Women's College Cup will be familiar with a twist

Graham Hays

...s field returns intact. The only difference Friday, 12 months after North Carolina beat Stanford and Notre Dame beat UCLA in the 2008 semifinals, is the draw: Stanford and UCLA meet in a Pac...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

A look ahead -- and a few reasons to be thankful

Graham Hays

...as well as a loss at Clemson), but back-to-back-to-back games against Oklahoma, Notre Dame and San Diego State in the U.S. Virgin Islands are another level up the food...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

BC soccer soars to new heights

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The Boston College women's soccer team reached new heights when the Eagles landed themselves in the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time. It's been a long time coming.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Xavier new No. 1 in mid-major top-10 rankings

Graham Hays

...of the puzzle. They get a chance to make a statement with games this week against Notre Dame, Oklahoma and South Carolina in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 4. Dayton (4-1) It's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Previewing the women's soccer quarterfinals

Graham Hays

...and Portland meet for the fourth time in five years in the postseason. Florida State and Notre Dame meet for the fourth consecutive season. And North Carolina and Wake Forest meet for the second...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Oregon State is tourney team to watch

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

After two rounds of playoff women's soccer, we've got some questions. Like, which No. 1 seed has the toughest third-round matchup? Who is the MVP so far? And which team could turn its side of the bracket into upset city?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Plenty of reason for Rutgers' optimism

Graham Hays

...That might yet prove accurate given the strength of the teams picked ahead of it -- Connecticut, Notre Dame, DePaul, Louisville and Pitt -- but the cupboard isn't bare. Unlike last season, when a highly...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Women's soccer mid-tourney rankings

Graham Hays

...a pair of romps against Boise State and San Diego State. Third round: vs. Virginia 6. Notre Dame Perhaps the beneficiary of the lone notable first-round upset, with Central Michigan knocking off Purdue...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Physicality a part of women's soccer

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Yes, Elizabeth Lambert's actions in the MWC tournament were crossing the line. But the reaction to it crossed another line in regard to women's sports, as well.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Teams to watch as 2009-10 unfolds

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From San Diego State to Boston College, here are some teams to keep an eye on outside the Top 25 this season.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Notre Dame adds to pile of NCAA tourney AQs

Graham Hays

...of midfielders offered ample visual evidence of both how long a season it has been for Notre Dame and why there is reason for the Irish to hope the campaign isn't even close...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Breaking down soccer conference races

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The race to the women's soccer NCAA tournament is on. As some conference tournaments weed out the competition, other leagues battle it out through the end of their schedules.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Slew of great games coming our way

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From season openers on Nov. 13 all the way to Championship Week, the women's college basketball schedule packs a punch in 2009-10.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Rutgers shapes future of goalkeepers

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The position of goalkeeper doesn't get much respect in women's soccer. Rutgers is changing that by having Erin Guthrie train with someone who's just as close to the net -- pro GK Karina LeBlanc.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

USC continues winning streak over weekend

Graham Hays

...Broncos that included wins at Georgetown, against Colorado on a neutral field and at home against Notre Dame and Purdue. But it also marked the third game in a row on the field for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009