2010 Women's Professional Soccer season
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The 2010 Women's Professional Soccer
season was the second season for the WPS, the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States
. Regular season champion FC Gold Pride
won the WPS Championship on September 26 with a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Independence.
Changes from the 2009 Season
2010 schedule
Green denotes team has spot in 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Playoffs.
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Philadelphia Independence:
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GK
1
Val Henderson
DF
15
Nikki Krzysik
DF
3
Allison Falk
DF
24
Estelle Johnson
MF
26
Holmfridur Magnusdottir
MF
6
Lori Lindsey
(c)
MF
4
Jen Buczkowski
MF
9
Caroline Seger
MF
25
Tina DiMartino
FW
8
Amy Rodriguez
FW
10
Lianne Sanderson
Substitutes:
FW
19
Danesha Adams
DF
2
Heather Mitts
MF
16
Lyndsey Patterson
Manager:
Paul Riley
2010
took place on June 30, a midseason date as opposed to the previous year's postseason All-Star game
. It was played at the new Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium
in Kennesaw, Georgia
, home to the Atlanta Beat;. The United States Coast Guard
once again presented the game, which aired on Fox Soccer Channel
again as well.
The all-star selection process was the same as in the previous year, although twice as many players were selected. The top US vote-getter, Abby Wambach
, and the top international vote-getter, Marta, then chose between the remaining 20 voted-on players to create their teams, with the 14 at-large selections being distributed by the league. Marta's XI defeated Abby's XI 5–2.
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Women's Professional Soccer
Women's Professional Soccer is the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States. It began play on March 29, 2009. The league was composed of seven teams for its first two seasons and fielded 6 teams for the 2011 season, with continued plans for future expansion...
season was the second season for the WPS, the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Regular season champion FC Gold Pride
FC Gold Pride
FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area...
won the WPS Championship on September 26 with a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Independence.
Changes from the 2009 Season2009 Women's Professional Soccer seasonThe 2009 Women's Professional Soccer season served as the inaugural season for WPS, the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States...
- Two franchises, based in Philadelphia, and Atlanta, joined the league.
- A potential Dallas franchise is pending upon finding a site at which to play, and WPS is constantly considering other expansion possibilities as well, such as Seattle.
- The Los Angeles Sol did not return, as that franchise was terminated January 28, 2010 after Anschutz Entertainment GroupAnschutz Entertainment GroupThe Anschutz Entertainment Group is a sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. It is the world's largest owner of sports teams and sports events, the owner of the world’s most profitable sports and entertainment venues, and under AEG Live the world's...
returned their franchise rights and a buyer was not found. - The number of games in the regular season increased from 20 to 24.
- On May 27, financial problems caused the Saint Louis Athletica to fold. Players became free agents on June 1.
Competition Format/Schedule
- The regular season began on April 10 and ended on September 12 with a bye week on May 22 (the date the USWNTUnited States women's national soccer teamThe United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
hosted Germany's WNTGermany women's national football teamThe German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
in a friendly); the playoffs began on September 19 and ended on September 26. - Each team played a total of 24 games, evenly divided between home and away games. Under the following format, each team played three other teams four times each, two at home and two away, and the remaining four teams three times each, two at home and one away or one at home and two away.
- The playoff format was identical to that of the 2009 season. The four teams with the most points from the regular season qualified for the playoffs. The third- and fourth-placed regular season finishers played each other in the single-match First Round, with the winner traveling to face the second-placed regular season finisher in the Super Semifinal midweek. The Super Semifinal winner then traveled to face the first-placed regular season finisher in the WPS Championship.
- Games played against the Saint Louis Athletica before they folded still counted toward a team's point total.
Abbreviation and Color Key: Atlanta Beat - ATL • Boston Breakers - BOS • Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... - CHI • FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... - BAY Philadelphia Independence - PHI • Saint Louis Athletica - STL • Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... - NJ • Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... - WSH Win Loss Tie Home |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | |||||||
Atlanta Beat | PHI | WSH | BAY | PHI | NJ | WSH | CHI | CHI | PHI | BAY | CHI | BOS | NJ | CHI | WSH | BAY | BOS | BOS | PHI | BOS | BAY | BOS | NJ | WSH | ||||||
0-0 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 2-2 | 0-4 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 2-3 | 1-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-0 | |||||||
Boston Breakers | WSH | PHI | STL | CHI | WSH | BAY | NJ | NJ | BAY | CHI | PHI | ATL | WSH | BAY | CHI | WAS | ATL | PHI | NJ | ATL | PHI | ATL | BAY | NJ | ||||||
1-2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2-2 | 4-0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 2-0 | 0-0 | |||||||
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
NJ | STL | NJ | BOS | BAY | PHI | BAY | ATL | WSH | ATL | BOS | WSH | ATL | NJ | ATL | BOS | PHI | NJ | BAY | PHI | WAS | BAY | PHI | WAS | ||||||
1-0 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-3 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 2-3 | 2-0 | 2-1 | |||||||
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
STL | NJ | ATL | NJ | CHI | BOS | CHI | WSH | PHI | BOS | NJ | ATL | WAS | PHI | BOS | WSH | ATL | CHI | WSH | CHI | ATL | NJ | BOS | PHI | ||||||
2-0 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 1-0 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 0-4 | 3-2 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 1-6 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 4-1 | |||||||
Philadelphia Independence | ATL | BOS | WSH | ATL | STL | CHI | WSH | NJ | BAY | NJ | ATL | WSH | BOS | BAY | NJ | CHI | WSH | BOS | CHI | ATL | NJ | BOS | CHI | BAY | ||||||
0-0 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 4-1 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 4-1 | |||||||
Saint Louis Athletica | BAY | CHI | BOS | WSH | PHI | NJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... |
CHI | BAY | CHI | BAY | ATL | STL | BOS | PHI | BOS | PHI | BAY | WSH | CHI | ATL | PHI | CHI | ATL | WAS | BOS | PHI | WSH | BAY | ATL | BOS | ||||||
1-0 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 4-1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | |||||||
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
BOS | ATL | PHI | STL | BOS | ATL | PHI | BAY | CHI | PHI | CHI | NJ | BAY | BOS | BAY | ATL | BOS | PHI | NJ | BAY | CHI | NJ | CHI | ATL | ||||||
1-2 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3-2 | 2-1 | 1-4 | 3-2 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
2010 schedule
Standings
Blue denotes team has clinched regular season championship.Green denotes team has spot in 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Playoffs.
Place | Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
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1 | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 19 | +27 | 53 |
2 | Boston Breakers | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 36 |
3 | Philadelphia Independence | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 34 |
4 | Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 31 |
5 | Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... |
24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 31 | -11 | 28 |
6 | Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 27 |
7 | Atlanta Beat | 24 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 21 |
Playoffs
WPS Championship
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GK | 1 | Nicole Barnhart Nicole Barnhart Nicole Renee Barnhart is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
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FW | 9 | Kandace Wilson Kandace Wilson Kandace LaShawn Wilson is an American soccer defender currently playing for Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer.... |
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DF | 5 | Candace Chapman Candace Chapman Candace Marie Chapman is a Trinidad and Tobago-born, Canadian soccer defender who is currently playing for the Sky Blue FC in the WPS and is a member of the Canadian national team.... |
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DF | 4 | Rachel Buehler Rachel Buehler Rachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:... (c) |
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DF | 3 | Ali Riley | ||
MF | 77 | Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
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MF | 20 | Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... |
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DF | 14 | Becky Edwards Becky Edwards Rebecca Ladia "Becky" Edwards is an American soccer player from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She is a midfielder for the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.-Collegiate career:... |
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FW | 15 | Tiffeny Milbrett | ||
FW | 12 | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
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FW | 10 | Marta (MVP) | ||
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MF | 13 | Kristen Graczyk Kristen Graczyk Kristen Marie Graczyk is an American soccer forward and defender currently playing for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer... |
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FW | 7 | Kelley O'Hara Kelley O'Hara Kelley Maureen O'Hara is an American soccer player from Fayetteville, Georgia. She was a forward for the Stanford women's soccer team and is a member of the United States U-23 women's national soccer team. She is the recipient of the 2009 Hermann Trophy... |
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FW | 11 | Kiki Bosio Kiki Bosio Kiara "Kiki" Bosio is an American soccer player from Mission Viejo, California. She is a forward for the Women's Professional Soccer club FC Gold Pride and the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.-External links:**... |
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Manager: | ||||
Albertin Montoya Albertin Montoya Albertin Montoya is a retired American soccer midfielder who last played for the San Jose Clash. He is currently the head coach of United States women's national under-17 soccer team.... |
Nikki Krzysik
Nicole Marie Krzysik is an American soccer defender and midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States U-23 women's national soccer team....
Allison Falk
Allison Falk is an American soccer defender who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer. She was a WPS All-Star in 2010....
Lori Lindsey
Lori Ann Lindsey is an American soccer midfielder and current member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team who played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany...
(c)
Jen Buczkowski
Jen Buczkowski is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *...
Caroline Seger
Sara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season...
Amy Rodriguez
Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
Lianne Sanderson
Lianne Joan Sanderson is an English footballer who plays for Espanyol in the Superliga Femenina as a striker.-Club career:...
Danesha Adams
Danesha Adams is an American soccer forward and midfielder currently playing for Medkila IL in Norway's Toppserien. She has played for WPS's Chicago Red Stars and Philadelphia Independence and the United States national team.-International career statistics:-References:* * * * *...
Heather Mitts
Heather Blaine Mitts Feeley is an American professional soccer player who is a defender in the Women's Professional Soccer league. Mitts played college soccer for the University of Florida, and thereafter, she has played professionally for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia...
Lyndsey Patterson
Lyndsey Patterson is an American soccer midfielder who currently plays for Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:*...
MATCH OFFICIALS
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MATCH RULES
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Scoring
Rank | Player | Club | G | Min |
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1 | Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
19 | 2160 |
2 | Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
13 | 1979 |
3 | Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 12 | 2001 |
4 | Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
Boston Breakers | 11 | 1711 |
5 | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
10 | 2054 |
6 | Eniola Aluko Eniola Aluko Eniola "Eni" Aluko is a Nigerian-born, English football forward currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. Aluko moved with her family to Birmingham when she was one year old. Since she grew up in England, she chose to represent England at international level.-Birmingham... |
Saint Louis Athletica/Atlanta Beat | 9 | 1608 |
7 | Ella Masar Ella Masar Ella Masar is an American soccer forward currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain of France's Division 1 Féminine and is a current member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Youth and university:... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
8 | 1146 |
8 | Jordan Angeli Jordan Angeli Jordan Leigh Angeli is an American soccer player from Lakewood, Colorado. She is a defender for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer.-Career:... |
Boston Breakers | 7 | 1457 |
9 | Tiffeny Milbrett | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
6 | 1237 |
Kelley O'Hara Kelley O'Hara Kelley Maureen O'Hara is an American soccer player from Fayetteville, Georgia. She was a forward for the Stanford women's soccer team and is a member of the United States U-23 women's national soccer team. She is the recipient of the 2009 Hermann Trophy... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
6 | 1445 |
Rank | Player | Club | A | Min |
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1 | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
9 | 2054 |
2 | Lori Lindsey Lori Lindsey Lori Ann Lindsey is an American soccer midfielder and current member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team who played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany... |
Philadelphia Independence | 8 | 1948 |
Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
8 | 1979 | |
4 | Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
6 | 1103 |
Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 6 | 2001 | |
6 | Caroline Seger Caroline Seger Sara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season... |
Philadelphia Independence | 5 | 1515 |
Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Saint Louis Athletica/FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
5 | 1705 | |
Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
Boston Breakers | 5 | 1711 | |
Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
5 | 1877 | |
Heather O'Reilly Heather O'Reilly Heather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist... |
Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... |
5 | 1980 | |
Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
5 | 2160 | |
Fouls
Rank | Player | Club | FC | Min |
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1 | Formiga Miraildes Maciel Mota Miraildes Maciel Mota , commonly known as Formiga , is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder who last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Formiga was acquired by FC Gold Pride in the 2008 WPS... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
42 | 1887 |
2 | Jen Buczkowski Jen Buczkowski Jen Buczkowski is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *... |
Philadelphia Independence | 35 | 1808 |
3 | Megan Rapinoe Megan Rapinoe Megan Anna Rapinoe is an American soccer midfielder who is currently a free agent in the Women's Professional Soccer League and a member of the United States women's national soccer team... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
34 | 1477 |
4 | Hólmfríður Magnúsdóttir Hólmfríður Magnúsdóttir Hólmfríður Magnúsdóttir is an Icelandic footballer who currently plays for Valur. She plays as a left winger / attacking midfielder. Hólmfríður is currently part of Iceland's national team and competed in UEFA Women's Euro 2009.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 31 | 1593 |
5 | Caroline Seger Caroline Seger Sara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season... |
Philadelphia Independence | 30 | 1515 |
6 | Katie Chapman Katie Chapman Katie Sarah Chapman is an English footballer who plays for English club Arsenal Ladies in the FA WSL and is a former member of the England women's national team. She primarily plays as a central midfielder, although she has also been deployed in central defence while playing for England. Chapman... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
29 | 1874 |
7 | Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
27 | 1979 |
8 | Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Saint Louis Athletica/FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
25 | 1705 |
Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
25 | 1877 | |
10 | Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
Boston Breakers | 24 | 1711 |
Rank | Player | Club | FS | Min |
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1 | Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
44 | 1877 |
2 | Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
Boston Breakers | 43 | 1711 |
3 | Lori Chalupny Lori Chalupny Lori Christine Chalupny is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:... |
Saint Louis Athletica/Atlanta Beat | 38 | 1737 |
4 | Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
37 | 1979 |
5 | Formiga Miraildes Maciel Mota Miraildes Maciel Mota , commonly known as Formiga , is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder who last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Formiga was acquired by FC Gold Pride in the 2008 WPS... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
31 | 1887 |
6 | Aya Miyama Aya Miyama is a Japanese football midfielder who currently plays for Okayama Yunogō Belle of the L. League. She is also a member of the Japan's national team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup.-Early career:... |
Saint Louis Athletica/Atlanta Beat | 23 | 1952 |
7 | Leslie Osborne Leslie Osborne Leslie Marie Osborne is an American soccer defensive midfielder who currently plays for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:... |
Boston Breakers | 22 | 1440 |
Karen Carney Karen Carney Karen Julia Carney is an English football forward. She is signed to Birmingham City of the FA WSL and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Start at Birmingham City:Carney joined Birmingham City L.F.C... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
22 | 1449 | |
9 | Allie Long Allie Long Alexandra "Allie" Linsley Long is an American soccer forward currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. She played for the Washington Freedom in 2009 and 2010.-External links:* * *... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
21 | 1847 |
Cristiane Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva , better known as Cristiane, is a Brazilian association football player... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
21 | 1886 |
Goalkeeping
Minimum 60 minutes played per game averageRank | Goalkeeper | Club | GP | MINS | SOG | SVS | GA | GAA | W-L-T | SHO |
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1 | Nicole Barnhart Nicole Barnhart Nicole Renee Barnhart is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
18 | 1880 | 92 | 73 | 16 | 0.77 | 13-3-5 | 8 |
2 | Jillian Loyden Jillian Loyden Jillian Ann Loyden, better known as Jill Loyden is an American soccer goalkeeper. She formerly played for the Chicago Red Stars in the Women's Professional Soccer.... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
23 | 2070 | 99 | 72 | 27 | 1.17 | 6-11-6 | 6 |
3 | Hope Solo Hope Solo Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer... |
Saint Louis Athletica/Atlanta Beat | 22 | 1980 | 139 | 104 | 36 | 1.64 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
Player of the Week
Week | Player of the Week | Club | Week's Statline |
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Week 1 | Eniola Aluko Eniola Aluko Eniola "Eni" Aluko is a Nigerian-born, English football forward currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. Aluko moved with her family to Birmingham when she was one year old. Since she grew up in England, she chose to represent England at international level.-Birmingham... |
Saint Louis Athletica | 2 G (40', 62') GWG |
Week 2 | Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
1 G (44'), 2 A (51', 90') GWA |
Week 3 | Lori Lindsey Lori Lindsey Lori Ann Lindsey is an American soccer midfielder and current member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team who played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany... |
Philadelphia Independence | 3 A (55', 58', 68') GWA |
Week 4 | Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
1 G (20'), 1 A (47') |
Week 5 | Karen Bardsley Karen Bardsley Karen Louise Bardsley is an American-born, English international football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Linköpings FC of the Swedish Damallsvenskan and is a member of the England women's national football team.-University career:Bardsley enrolled at California State University, Fullerton as... |
Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... |
13 SVS, SHO |
Week 6 | Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
2 G (16', 38'), GWG |
Week 7 | Kosovare Asllani Kosovare Asllani Kosovare Asllani is a Swedish footballer of Kosovo-Albanian descent, who currently plays for Linköpings FC in the Damallsvenskan and Sweden women's national football team. Asllani is a proficient striker, possessing great speed and technique in her game... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
1 G (56'), GWG |
Week 8 | Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 1 A (3') 1 G (29'), GWG |
Week 9 | Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
1 A (42') 2 G (55', 90'), GWG |
Week 10 | Danesha Adams Danesha Adams Danesha Adams is an American soccer forward and midfielder currently playing for Medkila IL in Norway's Toppserien. She has played for WPS's Chicago Red Stars and Philadelphia Independence and the United States national team.-International career statistics:-References:* * * * *... |
Philadelphia Independence | 1 G (5') 1 A (18'), GWA |
Week 11 | Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 2 G (62', 72') |
Week 12 | Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
1 A (1') 2 G (30', 86'), GWA |
Week 13 | Ella Masar Ella Masar Ella Masar is an American soccer forward currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain of France's Division 1 Féminine and is a current member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Youth and university:... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
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Week 14 | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
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Week 15 | Caroline Seger Caroline Seger Sara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season... |
Philadelphia Independence | |
Week 16 | Hope Solo Hope Solo Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer... |
Atlanta Beat | |
Week 17 | Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
Boston Breakers | |
Week 18 | Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | |
Week 19 | Eniola Aluko Eniola Aluko Eniola "Eni" Aluko is a Nigerian-born, English football forward currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. Aluko moved with her family to Birmingham when she was one year old. Since she grew up in England, she chose to represent England at international level.-Birmingham... |
Atlanta Beat | |
Week 20 | Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... |
Washington Freedom Washington Freedom The Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the... |
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Week 21 | Veronica Boquete Verónica Boquete Verónica Boquete Giadans is a Spanish football player currently playing as a striker for Energiya Voronezh. She came to international attention after signing for Philadelphia Independence in the WPS... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
Player of the Month
Month | Player of the Month | Club | Month's Statline |
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April | Lori Lindsey Lori Lindsey Lori Ann Lindsey is an American soccer midfielder and current member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team who played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany... |
Philadelphia Independence | 4 A in 3 games; Independence 1-0-2 in April |
May | Karen Bardsley Karen Bardsley Karen Louise Bardsley is an American-born, English international football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Linköpings FC of the Swedish Damallsvenskan and is a member of the England women's national football team.-University career:Bardsley enrolled at California State University, Fullerton as... |
Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC Sky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer.... |
31 saves and 2 SO in 4 games; Sky Blue 1-1-2 in May |
June | Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
Philadelphia Independence | 5 G, 2 A in 5 games; Independence 3-1-1 in June |
July | Jordan Angeli Jordan Angeli Jordan Leigh Angeli is an American soccer player from Lakewood, Colorado. She is a defender for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer.-Career:... |
Boston Breakers | 4 G, 1 A in 6 games; Breakers 5-1-0 in July |
End-of-year awards
WPS announced its end-of-year awards on September 16.Award | Winner | Club |
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Michelle Akers Player of the Year | Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
MedImmune MedImmune MedImmune, LLC, headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, became a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca in 2007. Since being acquired, MedImmune has remained a Maryland-based biotechnology development enterprise... Defender of the Year |
Amy LePeilbet Amy LePeilbet Amy Elizabeth LePeilbet is an American soccer defender currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-University:... |
Boston Breakers |
Coast Guard United States Coast Guard The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency... Goalkeeper of the Year |
Nicole Barnhart Nicole Barnhart Nicole Renee Barnhart is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... |
FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
Rookie of the Year | Ali Riley | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
Coach of the Year | Paul Riley | Philadelphia Independence |
Citi Citigroup Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate... Sportswoman of the Year |
Natalie Spilger Natalie Spilger Natalie Spilger is an American soccer defender currently playing for Chicago Red Stars of Women's Professional Soccer and is a former member of the United States U-21 women's national soccer team.... |
Chicago Red Stars Chicago Red Stars The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer... |
PUMA PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... Golden Boot |
Marta | FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride FC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area... |
Scoring
- First Goal of the Season: Lauren CheneyLauren CheneyLauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
for Boston Breakers against Washington FreedomWashington FreedomThe Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the...
, 7th minute (10 April) - Earliest Goal in a Match: 2nd minute
- Lori LindseyLori LindseyLori Ann Lindsey is an American soccer midfielder and current member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team who played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany...
for Philadelphia Independence against Sky Blue FCSky Blue FCSky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer....
(6 June)
- Lori Lindsey
- Latest Goal in a Match: 90th minute
- Christie WelshChristie WelshChristie Welsh is an American soccer forward who plays for D.C. United Women of the USL W-League. She is a former member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Soccer career:...
for Washington FreedomWashington FreedomThe Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the...
against Atlanta Beat (18 April)
- Christie Welsh
- Widest Winning Margin: 5 Goals
- Atlanta Beat 1-6 FC Gold PrideFC Gold PrideFC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area...
(28 August)
- Atlanta Beat 1-6 FC Gold Pride
- Most Goals Scored in a Match: 7 Goals
- Atlanta Beat 1-6 FC Gold PrideFC Gold PrideFC Gold Pride was an American professional soccer club based in Santa Clara, California which participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The club replaced the San Jose CyberRays of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association as the top-level women's soccer team in the San Francisco Bay Area...
(28 August)
- Atlanta Beat 1-6 FC Gold Pride
- First Hat-Trick:
- Fastest Hat-Trick:
- First Own Goal: Allison FalkAllison FalkAllison Falk is an American soccer defender who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer. She was a WPS All-Star in 2010....
of Philadelphia Independence for Saint Louis Athletica (8 May) - Average Goals per Match: 2.45
Discipline
- First Yellow Card: FabianaFabiana da Silva SimõesFabiana da Silva Simões is a Brazilian footballer who plays forward who last played for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazilian women's national team....
for Boston Breakers against Washington FreedomWashington FreedomThe Washington Freedom was an American professional soccer club based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Germantown, Maryland that participated in Women's Professional Soccer. The Freedom was originally founded in 2001 as a member of the defunct Women's United Soccer Association. Since 2004, the...
, 44th minute (10 April) - First Red Card: Jen BuczkowskiJen BuczkowskiJen Buczkowski is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *...
for Philadelphia Independence against Boston Breakers, 86th minute (18 April) - Most Yellow Cards in a Match: 3
- Boston Breakers 1-1 Philadelphia Independence - 3 for Philadelphia (Caroline SegerCaroline SegerSara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season...
,2x Jen BuczkowskiJen BuczkowskiJen Buczkowski is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *...
) (18 April)
- Boston Breakers 1-1 Philadelphia Independence - 3 for Philadelphia (Caroline Seger
- Most Red Cards in a Match:
All-Star Game
WPS All-StarWomen's Professional Soccer All-Star Game
The WPS All-Star Game was founded in the league's inaugural season, originally modeled after the MLS All-Star Game, where the WPS All-Star team play against a club team from a level-one league from another country, though this changed as of the second year to feature two teams of WPS All-Star...
2010
WPS All-Star 2010
The 2010 Women's Professional Soccer All-Star Game was the second WPS All-Star Game, taking place on June 30th, 2010. Thirty-six players were divided into two teams with the top US vote-getter and the top international vote-getter as captains...
took place on June 30, a midseason date as opposed to the previous year's postseason All-Star game
WPS All-Star 2009
The 2009 Women's Professional Soccer All-Star Game was the first WPS All-Star Game. In a format similar to that of recent all-star games in Major League Soccer, the WPS All-Stars played Swedish club powerhouse Umeå IK on August 30, 2009, eight days after the league's championship game...
. It was played at the new Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium
Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium
Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium near Kennesaw, Georgia that opened on May 2, 2010, with the first match played on May 9. It is primarily used for soccer, and is the result of a public-private partnership between the university and the Atlanta Beat of Women's...
in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It had a population of 29,783 according to the 2010 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Founded in 1887, Kennesaw has a past surrounded with railroad history...
, home to the Atlanta Beat;. The United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
once again presented the game, which aired on Fox Soccer Channel
Fox Soccer Channel
Fox Soccer is an American television specialty channel, owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, that specializes in soccer. It formerly broadcast rugby and Australian rules football, but is now dedicated strictly to soccer...
again as well.
The all-star selection process was the same as in the previous year, although twice as many players were selected. The top US vote-getter, Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach
Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003...
, and the top international vote-getter, Marta, then chose between the remaining 20 voted-on players to create their teams, with the 14 at-large selections being distributed by the league. Marta's XI defeated Abby's XI 5–2.
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