Monday, April 13, 2026

Bookshelf: The National Team (Chapter 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Chapter 14: "The Americans? They Just Go For It"

Murray summarizes the 2011 World Cup, with particular emphasis placed on the USWNT's dramatic win over Brazil in the quarterfinals and their disappointing loss to Japan in the final.

IPS 365: Sunday, April 12 (Day No. 114)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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.)

  • E-mailed partner update about Crimson Pine's upcoming race

RSC 365: Sunday, April 12 ( Day No. 315)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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 and posted game day graphics on club's social media platforms
  • Listened to Kickin' It podcast (Jamie Carragher, Marcus Thuram)
  • Coached 12U game
  • Listened to Kickin' It podcast (Fabrizio Romano, Marten de Roon)
  • Talked with a club president about game day incidents
  • Reffed 10U and 9U games
  • Attended and recorded 11U game

Road to the NHC: Sunday, April 12 (Day No. 23)

                     








(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)

Bankroll: $95.80

Win Wagers: N/A

Place Wagers: N/A

Win %: 13% (4/32)

Place %: 44% (14/32)   

Countdown: Monday, April 13, 2026