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2011 WPS Super Semifinal: Philadelphia Not Hung Up On magicJack
by All White Kit
posted August 21, 2011 at 2:35pm

Tasha Kai and the Philadelphia Independence are title game bound Things may have looked teed up for a WNY/magicJack championship tilt, but clearly, the Philadelphia Independence were having none of it. On Saturday, the Cheesesteaks brushed aside m...more

Philadelphia Independence defeat magicJack 2-0 to advance to WPS Final against WNY Flash
by anngaff
posted August 20, 2011 at 11:36pm

Howard C. Smith | ISI Photos via release SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 20, 2011) – The matchup is now set for the WPS Championship presented by Citi as the Philadelphia Independence advance to the final after defeating magicJack, 2-0 in Saturday’s WP...more

“I saw that there was a future and that soccer was my life”: An Interview With Vero
by All White Kit
posted August 20, 2011 at 5:18pm

It’s been a dream season for 24-year-old Spanish international Vero Boquete. The Philadelphia Independence striker just earned Player of the Year honors; a just reward for a stellar regular season in WPS. Vero will now look to lead the Independence ...more

“I want a couple of medals”: An Interview With Christine Sinclair
by All White Kit
posted August 19, 2011 at 12:17am

Christine Sinclair is a player that warrants no introduction. Her pro and international strike rate can do all the talking. For one, there was this moment: AWK spoke to the WNY Flash forward hours before the winners of the year end aw...more

Six Things Learned From the First Round WPS Playoff Game and Year End Awards
by All White Kit
posted August 18, 2011 at 1:09pm

On Wednesday night, magicJack did away with the Boston Breakers in the First Round of the 2011 WPS Playoffs. Abby Wambach opened the scoring with a lovely swiveling finish, and Keelin Winters finished off a four-pass sequence to level matters. In the s...more

“I’ve learned a different kind of professionalism”: An Interview With Meghan Klingenberg
by All White Kit
posted August 18, 2011 at 10:16am

It’s safe to say that Boston Breakers midfielder Meghan Klingenberg has had a rookie season she isn’t likely to forget any time soon. From being traded from magicJack this summer to recording an assist in the Breakers’ critical 2-0 win against S...more

“Build for today”: An Interview With Emma Hayes
by All White Kit
posted August 16, 2011 at 1:47pm

Emma Hayes has been involved in WPS since the league’s inception in 2009. The former Arsenal Ladies assistant coach helmed the Chicago Red Stars in 2009 and midway through 2010 before taking the role of Technical Director with the Washington Freedom ...more

Closing Out the 2011 WPS Regular Season
by All White Kit
posted August 15, 2011 at 5:20pm

Some teams may have different monikers and hail from different cities, but a familiar cast of characters will be returning to the 2011 WPS playoffs. The WNY Flash – complete with eight members from defunct defending champions FC Gold Pride – claim...more

The Flash are regular season title bound, Marta remains magnificent
by All White Kit
posted August 11, 2011 at 12:43pm

She's good. The Western New York Flash have the regular season title in striking distance as the team won its critical game in hand against magicJack. The 2-1 victory vaults the Flash back to first place ahead of the Philadelphia Independence and are...more

Brief Reflections On A Wild Sunday In WPS
by All White Kit
posted August 8, 2011 at 12:56am

Hooray for final weekends that are actually relevant. Sure, Independence fans should be pleased with Lianne Sanderson for scoring that late goal that gave the team a 2-1 win against Sky Blue FC. But it’s Boston fans (and players, coaches, etc.) who...more

WPS: The Weekend In Which Abby Made Breakers Become Philly Fans, and the Beat Lived Up To Their Name
by All White Kit
posted August 7, 2011 at 3:17pm

Last night, WPS saw a pair of 2-0 results and a pair of braces as the WNY Flash blanked the Atlanta Beat (visit Chris’ live blog before) and magicJack clinched a playoff spot against the Boston Breakers. 7,188 were on hand at Harvard Stadium – th...more

“To say that I was a late bloomer is an understatement”: An Interview With Whitney Engen
by All White Kit
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:54pm

Whitney Engen could be in for Defender of the Year honors at the end of the WPS season, and has recently entered the senior USWNT fold. It’s all been so unlikely. The 23-year-old WNY Flash center-back explains why in an informative interview below...more

A Possible Hitch in Borislow’s Plans, Comments From WPS’s Outside Counsel
by All White Kit
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:19pm

The contentious dispute between Women’s Professional Soccer and magicJack owner Dan Borislow continues to heat up as Monday’s court hearing looms [Ed. Note: Monday's hearing has been called off, refer to note at the bottom of the post.] On June 1...more

AWK 2012 WPS Draft Big Board Pre-College Season Edition
by All White Kit
posted August 5, 2011 at 10:58pm

Here we go. Because the 2012 WPS Draft is (let’s hope) five months away, it’s time to start talking about who might be stocking the rosters of our favorite WPS sides. This is my shot in the dark attempt at a pre-NCAA season ranking of senior pro p...more

Soccer Star Ali Krieger Joins Fans at Concussion Education Event
by Sports Girls Play
posted August 5, 2011 at 2:17pm

< p> US Women’s soccer player Ali Krieger signs autographs for fans during the PACE - Protecting Athletes through Concussion Education - event at Dick's Sporting Goods, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in Gaithersburg, MD. Krieger and Dick’s Sporting Goo...more

Wednesday Night WPS Action and News on Krieger, USWNT
by All White Kit
posted August 4, 2011 at 3:14pm

The off-the-field turmoil has seemingly had little effect on magicJack. On Wednesday, the South Florida side stormed back to defeat Sky Blue FC 3-2. Megan Rapinoe netted the game-winner just two minutes after Eniola Aluko scored her second equalizer....more

A Few Thoughts on WPS vs. Dan Borislow Round 392 (A.K.A. When Things Got Litigious)
by All White Kit
posted August 4, 2011 at 12:52am

First off, before you proceed, read Beau Dure’s illuminating piece that’s currently up on espnW. The report contains a comprehensive rundown of events, what exactly is being contested, and when the legal proceedings were first set in motion. Beau�...more

Dan Borislow Takes Legal Action Against WPS, League Responds
by All White Kit
posted August 3, 2011 at 1:31pm

Below is the official league statement regarding Dan Borislow’s pending legal action to prohibit WPS from terminating his right to own the franchise at the end of the season. Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) holds all teams and owners to a...more

Friends again? After World Cup, your rival is your WPS teammate
by Fair Game News
posted July 30, 2011 at 5:10pm

By Megan Wood Nearly two weeks after an intense World Cup tournament and a riveting US-Japan final that captured international attention, Women’s Professional Soccer has settled back into its season. On Wednesday, the Boston Breakers and the Philadelp...more

WPS making a concerted effort
by After Atalanta
posted July 28, 2011 at 4:23pm

There have been many, many article about the potential effects of the Women's World Cup on the WPS. I haven't even bothered to blog about them or to even read all of them. They basically boil down to: 1) the WPS will benefit from the very exciting WWC, 2)...more

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