Author Archives: Gilda Doria

About Gilda Doria

Senior on the Duke Women's Soccer team from Asuncion, Paraguay. Aspires to play professional soccer upon graduation. Heavily rooted in the game and seeking to gain more soccer knowledge from taking Soccer Politics offered at Duke.

More Violence in Brazil: Security Fears

Riots erupted Sunday night in Sao Pablo in a match between Athletico PR and Vasco de Gama, leaving many World Cup fans concerned about the safety in the stadiums for next summer’s tournament. One man was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition, while 3 others are being charged with attempted murder. FIFA is apparently… Read More »

Brazuca: Adidas 2014 World Cup Ball Promotional

  Want the “Brazuca” 2014 World Cup ball for free? Well just give birth to a baby tomorrow in Brazil and have a birth certificate handy. Adidas is doing a promotional where they will be giving away free 2014 match balls to all babies born in Brazil on Tuesday, December 3rd. The Brazuca, named after the… Read More »

The Call Up: Old Ladies Club…No Longer

Every soccer girl dreams of getting a call up to the full women’s national team to play alongside legends Christie Rampone, Abby Wambach, Shannon Box, and Hope Solo. Now the opportunity seems not far out of reach for many rising college and NWSL stars. New women’s national team coach, Tom Sermanni, is giving younger players… Read More »

Mexico: Stayin’ Alive

I know a lot of people may have watched the USA vs. Panama game on Tuesday night, but did everyone catch the significance of this game for Mexico? Soccer gods must still exist.   I remember when I was under 15 playing in regionals for soccer in Cary, North Carolina. In the US youth soccer… Read More »