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Let the Season Begin

In the aftermath of the dispersal draft I have become sober. The buzz of the dispersal draft has worn off and reality is setting in. What is that reality? The reality is the best brand in the WPS last season is no longer a franchise, the Los Angeles So

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Added by William M Tammick III on February 7, 2010 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Location of 2010 WPS All-Star game?

The WPS All-Star game has been moved to mid-season.

Where do you think it will be?

Do you like that it's in the middle of the season now?

I think the only disadvantage of having it in the middle of the season is that you only get to see half of the season to determine who get's to be an All-Star and who doesn't.

I'd think it be cool to have the All-Star game in Los Angeles for the Sol fans, just so they can have some WPS action without having

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Added by Shannon Nicole;; on February 6, 2010 at 7:55pm — 5 Comments

A letter to Los Angeles Sol fans from Commissioner Antonucci

Dear Los Angeles Sol Fans,

I know for all Los Angeles Sol fans out there that this past week and Thursday's dispersal draft of the LA Sol players has been very difficult news to take. Let me tell you, it was equally as tough for us in the league office.

The decision to shut down the operations of the Los Angeles Sol was not an easy decision to make but it was a necessary decision as we began final preparations for the 2010 WPS Season without the proper ownership group in… Continue

Added by Commissioner Tonya Antonucci on February 6, 2010 at 10:41am — 2 Comments

Are We getting Our Players Back Next Year???

So it comes down to this... the players we supported have been shipped off to other teams...

Gold Pride got (best player in the World) Marta, Kiki Bosio and Lindsay Brown

St Louis got (my fav player in the league) Aya Miyama, Shannon Boxx and Tina DiMartino

Philly got (best goalie in the League) Karina LeBlanc and Estelle Johnson

Redstars got (Rookie First round pick) Casey Nogueira

Boston got Stephanie Cox and Michelle Enyeart

The Freedom got

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Added by Simon Allen-World Soccer Wrap on February 4, 2010 at 11:32pm — 4 Comments

dispersal draft summary/ team preview

The LA players have set sail around the country. One of the surprises was seeing Marta taken by the Pride after the Athletica traded up to the first spot. An analysis of the teams selections. St. Louis- While they selected four talented players, they were all midfielders. Another eyebrow raiser is the selection of two internationals when they only have 1 spot left. Miyama has a multi-year contract so she is guarenteed a spot which leaves Sorenson in the dust. They can keep her rights but unles… Continue

Added by jon fuller on February 4, 2010 at 3:52pm — 2 Comments

St. Louis becoming the "L.A. Sol" of the league? UPDATED W/ PICKS 2/4!

Big news: St. Louis receives first pick in the Dispersal Draft of the Los Angeles Sol. St. Louis will send defender Kia McNeill, midfielder Angie (Woznuk) Kerr, the rights to its third round draft choice in the 2010 WPS Draft, Amanda Poach, and Athletica’s second round choice in the dispersal draft (9th overall) to Atlanta. In exchange, Saint Louis will receive Atlanta’s first round pick, number one overall, in the dispersal draft, and Atlanta’s second round pick in the 2011 WPS Draft.… Continue

Added by Shannon Nicole;; on February 4, 2010 at 3:08pm — 7 Comments

Keeping you in the loop with Sol website plans

Hey everybody, Amanda here - Web Coordinator at the WPS league office. As you probably know by now, WPS has discontinued operations of the Los Angeles Sol, so I'm posting this to let you know the online plans for the Dispersal Draft and the future of the LA website and social media outlets. The Dispersal Draft begins at 1pm ET / 10am PT tomorrow, Thu Feb 4, 2010. Here are the details: http://fancorner.womensp… Continue

Added by Amanda Vandervort on February 3, 2010 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

Dispersal Draft Details

Hello everybody, As you know, we'll be holding the WPS Dispersal Draft of the Los Angeles Sol tomorrow, February 4th at 1pm ET / 10am PT. (Here is the LA Sol announcement on the League website.) We wanted to make sure you all had insight into the rules, draft order and communications that will occur tomorrow, so here are the details: What: The WPS Dispersal Draft of the Los Angeles Sol… Continue

Added by WPS on February 3, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Dispersal Draft Thoughts and First Round Predictions

When an agreement with a potential buyer of the Sol franchise and the WPS fell through this past week the Sol franchise was discontinued. This left the players of Sol with out a team. The WPS has set the dispersal draft of the Sol players for Thursday, February 4th. The draft will have the eight franchises selecting players from the Sol roster over three rounds. The order of the three rounds will be as follows. First Round: Saint Louis Athletica Philadelphia Independence FC Gold Pride C… Continue

Added by William M Tammick III on February 2, 2010 at 3:57pm — 3 Comments

Happy Birthday! Whose WPS Players Birthday is Today?

Happy Birthday Liz Bogus! Liz Bogus was going to play for the LA Sol but due to them not being a team anymore she will be in the draft. Hope she does well in the draft and during the season. Can't wait to see her and the restor the league play this season. Once again Happy Birthday Liz Bogus. Continue

Added by Soccergoalie34 on February 1, 2010 at 9:13pm — No Comments

WPS Intern's First Blog, wooo!

Hello everyone.. this is the first of MANY blog entries that I will be posting while interning for Women's Professional Soccer. I have had a great experience so far as an intern at WPS, just being here a little under a month....now, you might think that I have to say that because my "boss" can read this so its kind of like being friends with your mom on facebook... but I truly am enjoying the experience. The best part about it so far is that the WPS offices is a fairly small organization, compa… Continue

Added by Ashley O'Brien on February 1, 2010 at 1:12pm — 4 Comments

Do What You Love, Find a Career

Do What You Love, Find a Career: A cop out answer to the tough question of deciding how to spend your days. (Author's note: This week is about proactively developing a career. Don't wait around for management or your co-workers, or even your friends to do it for you!) This time is a cup of tea, and maybe not so late at night. We are going to Lega Calcio’s headquarters tomorrow, it’s a must to be awake! Last week, we had a man come in from a sports recruiting agency. No, not some… Continue

Added by Natalie Smith on January 31, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Sol fans... Support WPS!!!

Just would like to know..... Are Sol Fans going to support other teams now ??? Continue

Added by Simon Allen-World Soccer Wrap on January 31, 2010 at 12:25pm — 2 Comments

Is the WPS Sol-less?

This past week the WPS announced they are discontinuing the Los Angeles Sol franchise. This is sad news for Sol fans and for WPS fans a like. The news should not be taken lightly but should also not be seen as ominous by the WPS, its teams, or its fans. Instead it should be chalked up to a lesson learned. What this means for the WPS: In light of this the WPS will have a net growth for the 2010 season of plus one with the additions of the Beat and the Independence minus the Sol. Because… Continue

Added by William M Tammick III on January 30, 2010 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday! Whose WPS Players Birthday is Today?

Happy Birthday Lori Chalupny. Lori is a defender for the Saint Louis Athletica and the USWNT. Cant wait to see her and the rest of the league play this season starting in April. Once again Happy Birthday Lori Chalupny. Continue

Added by Soccergoalie34 on January 29, 2010 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Draft Day Diaries from the Newest Red Stars

On behalf of the whole Chicago Red Stars organization, we would like to welcome Whitney Engen, Jessica McDonald, Kelsey Davis, Michele Weissenhofer, Sophie Reiser, Fiona O'Sullivan, and Jackie Santacaterina! While in Philly for the draft, some of the new players were able to write down their thoughts and emotions to share with their new found fans. Here are some of the draft day diaries from the newest members of the Chicago Red Stars: Whitney Engen Blog: The Road to becoming a Red Star… Continue

Added by Chicago Red Stars on January 29, 2010 at 3:08pm — 1 Comment

Where should there be a new team...

I've seen many people say there should be a team in Seattle. They can't even keep a team that was around for ages there, what makes you think they wouldn't be the next Sol with a one and done year. Also people say what about around Cary, N.C. It's hard to gauge how that would turn out, yes you do have UNC right there but it's like there's already four teams within that small area above them. So having a team in N.C. right away would just make the league even more lopsided to the East. I know th… Continue

Added by Ian Poshka on January 29, 2010 at 1:43pm — 14 Comments

LA Sol Folds??

There aren't any weathly female athletes who would be interested in owning the LA Sol, at least for the next year? Think tennis players; think Sparks players; think Mia and Nomar's friends. What about Steve Nash encouraging some NBA people to get involved? This is just crazy - the regular season champions and Marta's team is no longer? I wish we knew more about how this all happened. Continue

Added by Liza on January 29, 2010 at 10:45am — 2 Comments

Freedom Fighters 2010 kick-off meeting - postponed

UPDATE: My schedule has changed, making it very hard for me to get to this meeting, so I've decided to postpone it, probably until after training camp opens and it should be easier to get a player or two to join us. WHAT: Freedom Fighters 2010 kick-off get-together WHEN: Monday, February 1, 6:30 pm till whenever WHERE: Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, 3295 M St., NW WHO: Your fellow Freedom fans, representatives from the Washington Freedom staff, and who knows who else.... Let's get together to dis… Continue

Added by Freedom Fighters on January 29, 2010 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

uniforms BORING

These new kits are boring and bland. The colors are flat and am I so glad I live in Boston as our unforms are least boring colors. They are totally uninspired for a league that is trying to create some " POP" we missed that chance Little girls / and big girls who are the biggest fan base will wear bright eye catching color not drab green, or flat not even shiney gold Continue

Added by Michele K Kellard on January 29, 2010 at 4:55am — 1 Comment