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Former professional soccer player.  Head coach of the United States women's national team from 2008 to 2012;  team managed to win two Olympic gold medals, and a second place finish at the World Cup. The recipient of 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year award.
 
Former professional soccer player.  Head coach of the United States women's national team from 2008 to 2012;  team managed to win two Olympic gold medals, and a second place finish at the World Cup. The recipient of 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year award.
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==Further Reading/Research==
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* http://www.espnfc.com/story/1148563/us-womens-coach-pia-sundhage-steps-downtakes-over-sweden
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* http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01yvy3y
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* http://www.sbnation.com/london-olympics-2012/2012/8/7/3224983/pia-sundhage-like-most-gay-and-lesbian-coaches-dont-get-enough-credit
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Revision as of 13:46, 16 October 2014

Pia Sundhage

Country

Sweden

Birth - Death

1960 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold

FIFA World Coach of the Year

Description

Former professional soccer player. Head coach of the United States women's national team from 2008 to 2012; team managed to win two Olympic gold medals, and a second place finish at the World Cup. The recipient of 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year award.

Further Reading/Research


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