munists and midgets'Fifty years ago, professional soccer in the US took its first tentative steps with the foundation of the NPSL. Hong/APUSAJames Bunce: can a 31-year-old Englishman help USA win the World Cup. Instead, he listened, heard Tomlin’s pitch, and realized Tomlin was the right choice for the Steelers. But Rose Lavelle will start her NWSL career on the heels of an outstanding four-game debut stint with the US national team.