The standards in any one sport, but all sports overall, are set by a handful of people who are considered to be the peak. These superstars often transcend their own sport and have a wide-reaching impact across not only across the world of sport, but also into society. They represent what it means to reach…
Tag: Soccer
What We’ve Learned From the First Week of the FIFA Women’s World Cup
After the first round of group games of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, we’ve seen some surprises, and some let-downs. Although most teams have managed to get several good chances on goal, the real contenders are starting to emerge and are getting the job done. So what have we really learned after the first…
Soccer: Why the US Women’s National Team is Dominant, But the Men Struggle
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is on later this month, and the USWNT is a heavy favourite to go back-to-back as champions. Yet while they are continuing a long era of success, the USMNT is facing large difficulties, including failing to qualify for the 2018 Men’s World Cup. There are three key factors as to…
Joanna Lohman: Playing for Something Bigger
Joanna Lohman is a professional soccer player for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL. By all accounts, Lohman built her career through athletics. Without question soccer has been a monumental aspect of her life, playing throughout her childhood, collegiately at Penn State, as well as professionally and nationally. An instrumental member of every team she…
Shelina Zadorsky: A Global Perspective
World traveler, family-focused, and most importantly a winner are just some of the many things that describe Shelina Zadorsky. The Washington Spirit defender has created a name for herself in a career that is only just beginning. Having lived life as an ongoing adventure, every stop along the way has helped shape her into the…
Learning Beyond the Game
The distance individuals will go to help one another is ultimately limitless. This assistance comes in all different shapes, sizes, and even vehicles. It is often highly publicized when famous athletes take the opportunity to give back, though less seen is when the average person uses sports as a vehicle to not only give back…