When I started my soccer life, I had no idea how many trainings/games I would play. In fact, not until recently did I ever think that there would be sort of a “finish line” to how many games I would play. But instead of thinking of how many more, I…
read this...1 CommentsCategories: SoccerTHE SUPERSTARS ABC reveals celebrity and athlete pairings for ‘The Superstars’ revival By Christopher Rocchio, 04/22/2009 ABC has revealed the identities of the eight celebrity and athlete pairings competing on The Superstars, its celebrity-themed revival of Superstars, an all-around sports competition that featured famous athletes competing in different sporting…
read this...2 CommentsCategories: Soccer“It’s the simple things,“ Chastain said. “I love the smell of the grass, or a really good moment on the field with a teammate. It’s about not having anything to prove, about enjoying every single moment.“ “Being on a soccer field makes me feel like I’m maybe not quite a…
read this...0 CommentsCategories: SoccerOk, it was a special day, so I’ve decided it’s ok to make a special blog. I promise that Brandi will soon share her thoughts with you, but 1st, I’ll share mine. Yesterday was the very 1st game that Brandi’s new team, the FC Gold Pride played at Buck Shaw…
read this...1 CommentsCategories: SoccerBy Mark Emmons Mercury News Posted: 04/02/2009 10:10:45 PM PDT U.S. Olympic Champion soccer players Brandi Chastain, practices with other… ( Maria Avila ) Because this is soccer, the word “goal” is thrown around quite a bit by the FC Gold Pride. But these players and coaches aren’t just…
read this...0 CommentsCategories: SoccerChastain, Milbrett earn FC Gold Pride roster spots By Elliott Almond Mercury News Posted: 03/22/2009 05:38:16 PM PDT Brandi Chastain and Tiffeny Milbrett, two of the biggest names in their sport, have made the opening-day roster for FC Gold Pride in the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Soccer league.…
read this...0 CommentsCategories: SoccerThe first 5 minutes were a bit spastic and awkward, but we soon settled into the game and then took over. By the end of the first half it was 6-0 FC Gold Pride and we had scored some very entertaining and impressive goals. I have never really played in…
read this...2 CommentsCategories: SoccerIt has been great getting to know all the players. I have teammates from Japan ,California, Oregon, Alabama, New Mexico, Arizona, and other places. We have been tearing each other up during training because each and everyone of us is battling bravely to make the squad, but never forgetting we…
read this...0 CommentsCategories: SoccerThis blog is the hardest thing I have had to write because I don’t think that I am quite capable of using the exact and necessary words to express the amazingly deep feelings I have about wearing my cleats again. Soccer has always been a regular part of my life…
read this...0 CommentsCategories: SoccerBrandi reflects upon her return to pro soccer on the eve of the 1st day of practice. Stay tuned as we follow her journey back to where she belongs!
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