The Portland Timbers announced today strategic partnerships with the Portland Rain of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and Oregon Youth Soccer Association’s (OYSA) Girls Olympic Development Program (ODP), helping to create a vertically integrated development system from Oregon’s girls youth soccer levels to premier women’s competition. The collaborative partnership between the Timbers and OYSA on the Girls ODP program will provide the state with a recognized, high-level development system for elite female soccer players, one that is designed to coexist
The passing of Giorgio Chinaglia will always be remembered as a sorrowful date in the history of the American game. Several weeks have passed and his fans have had their opportunities to mourn the death of a soccer icon and a hero to many. In Italy, supporters responded in a passionate fashion, including a massive tifo unveiled at a Lazio match. It was a way to say goodbye to a player that meant everything to them. Lazio coach Edy Reja even dedicated a
The ASA Chesapeake Charge have announced the signing of six players for the 2012 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Elite League season. Returning from last year’s WPSL East Region Finalist team are Jessica Hnatiuk, Erica Suter, Amanda Lebo, Heather Cooke, Brittany Hadaway and Lyndse Hokanson. The six look forward to helping lead the team against new competition. The WPSL Elite League includes three teams with WPS experience: Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars (who also played in the WPSL in 2011 and
The Chicago Red Stars have announced the signing of five players from recent open tryouts to the team’s 2012 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Elite League roster. The group will join a roster that already includes former U.S. Women’s National Team standout Lori Chalupny, and local Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) stalwarts Jen Buczkowski and Julianne Sitch. The WPSL Elite League was created following the decision of Women’s Professional Soccer to suspend the 2012 season. Besides the Red Stars, the league includes
The Bay Area Breeze have announced the signing of goalkeeper Val Henderson, defender Samantha Brand and midfielder/forward Alena Thom for the 2012 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season. The three will help Bay Area Breeze as they contend for top position in the WPSL Pacific – North Conference and a chance to compete for the 2012 WPSL Championship. Defender Brand returns to the Breeze after playing with the team last summer, as well as professionally in Sweden. A co-founder of SULA
Seattle Sounders FC climbed to a 3-1-1 record for the MLS 2012 season following their 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids. With little opportunities on either side of the pitch, a tie seemed imminent. In a spur of timing and precision, Alex Caskey obtained his first assist on the season as Zach Scott headed in his first goal. An avalanche of offsides and fouls were committed from both teams; fortunately, no injuries occurred. Possession switched sides more often than Mitt Romney.
AFC Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio’s newest sports franchise, is proud to announce to announce the signing of Mount Union striker Thomas Beck and defender Phil Spagnolo. Beck, a Poland (OH) native and Cardinal Mooney graduate, was the leading scorer for the Purple Raiders as a sophmore in 2011. He tallied 12 goals and 4 assists on his way to All-OAC First Team honors. Beck was also named OAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for 9/19/11 and landed on the 2011 Lycoming
The Chicago Red Stars have announced the signings of Amanda Cinalli, Jackie Santacaterina, and Michele Weissenhofer to the roster for the 2012 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Elite League season. All three players were members of the 2011 Red Stars team that reached the WPSL Finals, and each has additional Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) experience. The WPSL Elite League was created following the suspension by WPS of the 2012 season. In addition to the Red Stars, the league includes former
The Bay Area Breeze have announced the signing of seven players for their 2012 Women’s Premier Soccer League roster. Joining the team will be midfielder Jennifer Ruiz-Williams, defender Gina Woodward, midfielder Kristina Hall, goalkeeper Lorna Brownlie, defender Louise Arseneault, midfielder/defender Abby Grafft and forward Elina Johansson. Woodward, Johansson and Hall are all returning Breeze team members. Ruiz-Williams, who signed professionally after an abbreviated amateur season with the Breeze in 2011, is the first player on the 2012 roster with National Team