Bookshelf: The National Team (Chapter 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer (Caitlin Murray)

Chapter 7: "Is That the Starting Team? Am I Not On It?"

Murray opens the chapter with the U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to not retain Tony DiCicco as the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team, and she pivots to the hiring of April Heinrich and the team's silver medal performance in the 2000 Olympics.

IPS 365: Sunday, February 22 (Day No. 65)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

• Handicapped and watched races at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita Park

RSC 365: Sunday, February 22 (Day No. 65)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

• Created graphic for Academy showcase games
• Posted graphic for Academy showcase games on club's social media platforms
• E-mailed parent about Presidents Cup
• E-mailed 12U team about practice plans
• Drove to Maine College Showcase in Warren, ME
• Texted 9U coach about upcoming session
• Texted with club directors about winter friendlies
• Texted 13U coach about upcoming session
• Attended Academy team's college showcase games
• Talked with college coaches
• Texted with coaches about scheduling phone calls
• Talked with a director about a variety of topics
• Watched replay of 2010/2011 Barcelona FC game

Countdown: Monday, February 23, 2026

 

Tally: Sunday, February 22, 2026

 

On Location: Maine College Showcase

 

Soccer Weekend: Sunday, February 22 (Wager No. 56)

    

 

 

 

 

 

(This feature will focus on a $1 parlay wager every Saturday and Sunday through the end of May.)

Game No. 1 (9a)

Men's Serie A (Italy)

Atalanta (+145)

Game No. 2 (11:30a)

Men's Bundesliga (Germany)

St. Pauli (+165)

Pick Success Rate: 58% (64/110)

Total Bankroll: $43.99 (+ 9.9%)