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In praise of Dawn Scott, the USWNT’s “24th Woman”

When U.S. Women's National Team players say “anyone can hang with us for 60 minutes, but after that we have the advantage,” they have fitness coach Dawn Scott to thank. Dr. Wendy LeBolt takes a look at the work of a key member of the USWNT staff who is finally getting her due.

OMG What a Goal! Portland Thorns goalkeeper Michelle Betos nets diving header

NWSL returned from its Women's World Cup break with a bang on Friday night in Portland, as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Michelle Betos scored one of the greatest goals in league history.

LeBolt: Should we celebrate soccer players’ beauty, or stay focused on their skills?

Soccer is the beautiful game, and not just figuratively. Dr. Wendy LeBolt takes a look at some of the recent statements extolling the attractiveness of Women's World Cup participants and wonders if we're demeaning these players, or giving them a greater chance to shine.

Is your child a late bloomer? 5 tips for overcoming the “Relative Age Effect” in youth sports

Youth sports coaching and parenting expert John O Sullivan tackles the issue of "late bloomers" in youth sports, and why overcoming the “Relative Age Effect” often produces the best athletes later in life.

You do you, Pia, and we’ll do US

OMG What a Goal! Colombia’s Daniela Montoya smashes unreal WWC equalizer

But you might not be too aware of the Colombian women's national team, but Daniela Montoya might have changed that with an absolute piledriver of a goal to earn her team a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their opening match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

LeBolt: Is the USWNT too old to win a Women’s World Cup?

“Old age and treachery,” it has been said, “will always beat youthful exuberance.” But is it enough to guide an aging USWNT to a Women's World Cup title on the hot, hard turf fields of Canada this summer? Dr. Wendy LeBolt investigates.

Dougherty: Women’s World Cup preview and predictions

Columnist Joe Dougherty previews and makes predictions the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.