Greg Ryan
Greg Ryan
Greg Ryanis an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He was the head coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 2005 to 2007. He was previously the head coach at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Southern Methodist University, and Colorado College, and was an assistant with the national team...
against both break difficult environment france happy learn numbers teams tight
Both defenses and goalkeepers had outstanding matches. It's very difficult to play against such tight numbers and tight space, but I am very happy with our team. It's part of our development to learn how to play in this environment and learn how to break down teams even when it's very difficult like it was with France today.
agility ball basic defending extremely flat instincts playing teams wins
Her quickness, agility and basic one-on-one defending instincts are off the charts. She wins a lot of headers and she's extremely fast. With the way teams are playing the ball over a flat defense, that's critical.
against dominated last played team year
I feel we played much better than last year against Germany. We dominated the No. 1 team in the world.
both game physical played space teams
Both teams played a hard, physical game and there was very little space on the field.
again chances created early finishing game needed score team technique together win
It's early in the year, the team hasn't been together very much, and right now, its just the technique of finishing over and over again to get the team confident. I think we created all the chances we needed to win the game today, but you have to score the goals.
additional affect carried cold crowd determination finals focus november playing team tournament watching weather
The watching crowd and cold weather didn't affect the team and it was the additional focus and determination that carried us through. The focus is the qualifying finals in November so playing the tournament is part of our preparation.
great team
The U.S. is a great team and has always been a great team.
air beat cup germany good team
They're the only other team to beat (defending World Cup champion) Germany this year, ... They're very strong, very physical, very good in the air and very good in the counterattack.
both canada canadian continued cup finished fourth help improve match prepare quality rivalry since team teams
Canada finished fourth in the 2003 Women's World Cup and have continued to improve the quality of their team since that time. The rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian teams makes each team stronger. This match will help both teams prepare for Women's World Cup qualification in November.
exists reason team win
I'm not naive. This team exists for one reason %97 to win championships.
determination mentality situation step team win
The mentality of this team is to look at any situation like this and just step out with a determination to win the day, and that?s what they did.
larger obvious technology
The technology had not been obvious to larger companies, so that's how we were able to get the patent,
against difference final goal great help
We had confidence, especially after Abby's first goal went in. The goal difference is great for the U.S., and should help us get into the final if we play well against France.
along excited game good group hungry players playing veterans
We have a lot of young, hungry players who are excited about the game along with a group of experienced veterans who are still playing great. It's a good blend.