APPOINTED: Greg Ryan to U.S. womenÆs helm

Greg Ryan has been named head coach of the U.S. womenÆs national team. The 48-year-old former college coach has been serving as interim head coach since the April HeinrichsÆ resignation in February.

Ryan guided the USA to the Algarve Cup title in March. Had had served as U.S. womenÆs national team assistant coach since January 2004.

Ryan, who coached Colorado College (1999-2002), SMU (1996-1999) and the University of Wisconsin (1986-1993), is a Dallas, Texas product who earned all-American honors at SMU and played six seasons in the North American Soccer League.