Rampone the story of the year in WPS
Jacqueline PurdyIn a memorable inaugural season for Women's Professional Soccer, Christie Rampone's heroics for Sky Blue FC left the biggest imprint, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Cristiane squares off vs. Marta
Jacqueline Purdy, Special to ESPNChicago.comChicago Red Stars standout Cristiane hosts former Brazilian teammate Marta and the Los Angeles Sol on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009WPS stars reminisce about the impact of the 1999 World Cup
Jacqueline PurdyThe U.S. victory in the 1999 Women's World Cup remains one of the most significant events in the history of women's sports. Its influence can be seen in today's generation of WPS stars who still fondly reminisce about the event, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009U.S. stars in WPS eye 2011 World Cup
Jacqueline PurdyIt's still a couple of years away, but U.S. national team stars in WPS are already eyeing the 2011 World Cup, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009WPS playoffs will be disrupted by absence of European stars
Jacqueline PurdyWith the European Championships robbing WPS teams of many of their best players, the WPS playoffs will lack some star power, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009U.S. women excited by success of men's team
Jacqueline PurdyThe U.S. men's national soccer team's 2-0 upset of Spain in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup is drawing high praise from their counterparts on the women's side.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Race for individual awards in WPS heats up
Jacqueline PurdyAt the halfway point of the WPS season, the race for individual honors is heating up, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009DiCicco delivers critical verdict on WPS officiating
Jacqueline PurdyBoston coach Tony DiCicco was justified in delivering a scathing assessment of WPS officiating, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Marta heads billing for inaugural WPS season
Jacqueline PurdyThe WPS is set to kick off and aims to succeed where the WUSA failed, writes Jacqueline Purdy.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009No love lost between U.S. and Brazil women
Jacqueline PurdyThe U.S. women and Brazil have developed a fierce rivalry. Jacqueline Purdy traces the history of the matchup.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Wrapping up the Women's World Cup
Jacqueline PurdyThe 2007 Women's World Cup had a little bit of everything. Worthy winners, superstar play and a soap opera drama. Jacqueline Purdy has the tournament wrap.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007Five things I think about the U.S. loss
Jacqueline PurdyThe U.S. was expected to sweep all before it but failed miserably in the semifinals. Jacqueline Purdy with her thoughts on the U.S. loss to Brazil.
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