The Pitch Bitch

08/19/2021

Pull out those dollars and invest them in Indiana Women's Soccer!

I'm hyped! Let's do this, Hoosiers!

05/25/2021

My Tab England dropped 1-2 tonight but in my mind it was 1-1 because we had a crappy call against us that resulted in a goal and we played down a guy in the first half because the poor kid took a massive hit to the eye. Black eye for Jadon, so let's pray for him to tonight! He came back for 2nd half but his mom is taking him to medcheck.

Our goalie Kamauri, seen here in foreground of recent practice has been coming through with some massive saves!

I'm so proud of these players! They're growing as individuals and as a team! Let's hope all this waiting for victory will make it taste so good when it finally comes!

06/20/2020

How many black people are in leadership positions at US Soccer, United Soccer Coaches, MLS, player's councils? Could we count on more than one hand? Would we even need one hand or just four fingers?

“I'm writing an article based on a recent : Please confirm , , (& affiliated players' councils): Are there any black people @ your top leadership tiers? Also, is it 2black MLS GMs &2 black coaches? Owners? https://t....

06/11/2020

This is really worth your time. Especially if you care about soccer or race or equality or justice ... If maybe you could influence the board structure of U.S. Soccer or the U.S. Soccer Coaches Association...

If the power structure does not understand the significance of DaMarcus Beasley ...

If a proposal from Black Coaches can't be guaranteed a hearing ... and there are no Black soccer reps on the board ...

It is not acceptable — period. I know that. I wish I could look the entire board in the eyes right now and tell them that deep in their privileged, empowered hearts, they know it too. And it's time to make room.

Why haven't we won a [men's] World Cup yet, U.S. Soccer? Because our team is not truly reflective of the diverse offerings and strength of our nation. (Same as our institutions....) To truly be representative, we have to lift up people that have been disenfranchised by the mainstream. Probably more white kids from the suburbs can pay for elite soccer training to groom tomorrow's soccer stars, but we're missing a secret ingredient when our applicant pool looks like a tub of mayo. Maybe it's not like this in all places. But in Indiana, the elite level still favors those of northern European heritage. Ask World Cup winners France and Brazil what gives them their special flavor and you'll hear about the benefits of mixing things up.

Just a few thoughts from a woman you never listen to anyway. I miss the days when we could just take it to the field. Hash out our s**t. I still can. But most of you guys are too old and tired now. There is always a place for our seniors, but you must make way for new blood if you want to remain a part of the conversation.

In Part II of our "End Racism & Injustice" series our hosts speak about Drew Brees and his recent comments. They expand on the MLS and its disproportionate r...

05/19/2020

Plan your one-tank trip to unwind in the woods!

05/04/2020

Amen!

“Football is a whole skill to itself. A whole world. A whole universe to itself."

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04/21/2020

Fundamentals...

Let's build our skills individually so we can get stronger as a team! :)

Saying hi to shut in Tab Rec soccer players and encouraging players to work on passing skills.

03/31/2019

Indy Eleven had a helluva crowd for its sixth season home opener on this snow-filled night. The hosts won 1-0 thanks to an unfortunate own-goal miscommunication for visiting Hartford.

For some reason, despite brilliant rippling waves from the crowd of more than 20,000 people that circled round and round the stadium, the Pitch Bitch isn't feeling it tonight. May be time for a hiatus. A vision quest.

It's 2019 and it's time to admit my longtime hypocrisy in not doing more to tune into NWSL. I should be rallying for an Indy women's pro team!

Choking on patriarchy. Totally fu***ng over it. Looking forward to Women's World Cup.

I want a women's team here now. Hope the Indiana Legislature amends their CIB bill to say stadium financing is ok if we establish a NSWL team, whether the MLS chooses to party with us or not.

Despite my chilly temperament tonight, I'm warmed by the people who make this team...I love our crest and our city. Thank you to the players, returning and new for doing your best. May our greatest days lie ahead.

02/26/2019

Stay tuned and talk to lawmakers if you want a top-notch futbol facility - and so much more - in Indy!

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