Monday, June 8, 2026

Bookshelf: The National Team (Chapter 22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Chapter 22: "We Had to Turn the Lens on Ourselves"

This chapter is a brief glimpse at U.S. Women's National Team's in 2017, the initial year in the 3-year interlude between the 2016 Olympics and the 2019 Women's World Cup.

IPS 365: Sunday, June 7 (Day No. 169)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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 Churchill Downs and Woodbine Park

RSC 365: Sunday, June 7 (Day No. 371)

 

 

 

 

 

 


(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.)

  • Watched U.S. vs. Germany highlights
  • Reviewed 23U player registrations
  • E-mailed photo shoot reminder to 23U players
  • E-mailed 2026-2027 roster offers
  • Created and posted game day graphic
  • Created YouTube account for club
  • Talked with referee assignor about reffing logistics
  • Texted with referee about reffing logistics
  • Paid referee outstanding fee (game cancelation)
  • Forwarded MSPL finals e-mail to coach
  • Texted with coach about schedule logistics
  • Updated 2026-2027 Pool player FAQ
  • E-mailed 2026-2027 roster offer
  • Ordered pizza for 23U photo shoot
  • Prepared for 23U photo shoot
  • Bought drinks for 23U photo shoot
  • Visited RSC founding bar
  • Picked up pizza for 23U photo shoot
  • Helped facilitate 23U photo shoot

Road to the NHC: Sunday, June 7 (Day No. 79)

                                                                          








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

Bankroll: $159.94

Win Wagers: $23.10

Place Wagers: $10.16

Win %: 18% (8/45)

Place %: 42% (19/45)      

Countdown: Monday, June 8, 2026