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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

About Last Night: Sky Blue FC Surges to Third Place, magicJack and Atlanta Draw 0-0
by All White Kit
posted July 25, 2011 at 12:55am

With just a handful of matches left in the 2011 WPS regular season, the playoffs race took on a whole new complexion after Saturday’s results. The Philadelphia Independence’s six-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end as Sky Blue FC defeated th...more

Catching Up With WPS: A Rundown of All the Goings-on While That Whole ‘World Cup’ Thing Was Happening
by All White Kit
posted July 23, 2011 at 1:39pm

Are you a new fan who found your way here after being sent into a soccer-related Googling frenzy by the awesomeness of the World Cup (Hello!)? Perhaps an old friend who just got a little too caught up in the tournament and accidentally maybe neglected W...more

Wambach, women’s soccer and winning
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 21, 2011 at 8:55pm

When she walked on to the field wearing loafers, it was evident she would not be actively participating in this particular game. And who could blame her. Abby Wambach had just spent the last three weeks in Germany leading the U.S. Women’s National Team ...more

WPS: On Relunctantly Learning to Appreciate the Virtues of Optimism and Blind Faith
by All White Kit
posted July 21, 2011 at 3:50pm

It was the eve of the USWNT/Brazil quarterfinals match and I was a nervous wreck. The team had just gotten steamrolled by Sweden. A horrifically demoralizing defeat against Brazil seemed imminent. They had Marta. The U.S.’ star striker, meanwhile, had...more

[Video] Meet Morgan Brian: Gatorade’s 2011 Female Athlete of the Year
by Pretty Tough
posted July 15, 2011 at 11:49pm

As a recently graduated high school senior, attacking center midfielder Morgan Brian already has career stats that any soccer pro would envy. This past spring season she led her high school, Fredericka Academy in St. Simons, Georgia, to a 17-2-1 record ...more

Video: Lira Bajramaj Transferred to the WNY Flash (Not Really)
by All White Kit
posted July 5, 2011 at 9:07am

Oh, the hilarity. The striker recently completed a move from Turbine Potsdam to Frankfurt but a German talk show tricks her into thinking she has been transferred to the Western New York Flash. The elaborate ruse includes Frankfurt manager...more

Two things that happened and one that has yet to happen in WPS week 11
by All White Kit
posted June 20, 2011 at 10:09pm

The magicJoke has now become an on-the-field thing, too. And the second “eff you, magicJack” moment of the 2011 WPS season came courtesy of the Philadelphia Independence after the team’s 6-0 thrashing. Other than a couple stellar saves by Val He...more

Abbreviated WPS Team for Week 11
by All White Kit
posted June 18, 2011 at 7:11pm

Honestly folks, there’s not a whole lot of news worth reporting for this weekend’s two matches, so we’re forgoing the usual extended team news. I’ve included a copy of the WPS Roster Report at the end past a handful of notes. -WNY and Sky Blue...more

Six Things That Happened in WPS Week 10
by All White Kit
posted June 14, 2011 at 12:57am

The streak ends It had to end at some point. The Western New York Flash’s impressive eight game unbeaten streak had to end sooner or later. The streak came to a halt on Saturday, when the Flash were downed by the Philadelphia Independence, 1-0. The F...more

WPS: Danesha Adams Plays the Spoiler Again and A Stalemate in New Jersey
by All White Kit
posted June 13, 2011 at 9:56am

The Western New York Flash was dealt their first loss of the season as a 90th minute goal by Danesha Adams gave the Philadelphia Independence the 1-0 win. Lianne Sanderson provided the assist. The goal came as result of an uncharacteristic gaffe�...more

WPS Team News – Week Ten
by All White Kit
posted June 12, 2011 at 3:09pm

Atlanta Beat (1-6-2, 5 pts.) vs MagicJack (4-2-0, 11 pts.) – Saturday, 7 PM EST Fresh off of a draw at Philadelphia, Atlanta will be looking to carry momentum into a suddenly winnable clash against MagicJack. Allison Whitworth is set to continue in ...more

WPS Week Ten Preview
by All White Kit
posted June 10, 2011 at 8:37pm

6.) Atlanta Beat vs. 2.) magicJack magicJack’s long road without several key players continues this Saturday when they host the Atlanta Beat. magicJack struggled last week against Boston. Without the presence of Abby Wambach, the squad failed to esta...more

Six Things That Happened in WPS Week Nine
by All White Kit
posted June 7, 2011 at 1:31am

Sky Blue FC extend their unbeaten streak to three Thanks to an 88th minute goal from Casey Nogueira, Sky Blue FC played the Western NY Flash to a 2-2 draw on Friday night in Rochester, N.Y. The result extends Sky Blue’s unbeaten streak to three games...more

WPS Team News – Week Nine
by All White Kit
posted June 3, 2011 at 8:19pm

Western New York Flash (6-0-1, 19 pts.) vs Sky Blue FC (2-3-1, 7 pts.) – Friday, 7:30 PM EST League leaders Western New York will hope to send off World Cup trio Christine Sinclair, Candace Chapman, and Caroline Seger with a win in the trio’s final...more

An Interview with Women’s Professional Soccer Players Union Executive Director Jennifer Hitchon, Pt. II
by All White Kit
posted June 3, 2011 at 3:51pm

In the second installment of our two-part interview, WPSPU Executive Director Jennifer Hitchon discusses the status of a collective bargaining agreement and the principal goals the union hopes to accomplish in the future. AWK: Can you share some...more

An Interview with Women’s Professional Soccer Players Union Executive Director Jennifer Hitchon, Pt. I
by All White Kit
posted June 2, 2011 at 11:09am

On September 8, 2010 the Women’s Professional Soccer Players Union (WPSPU) was officially recognized and certified by WPS and all team owners. The formation of the WPSPU signified a positive step for WPS in terms of union-league negotiations relate...more

Six things that happened in WPS during week eight
by All White Kit
posted May 31, 2011 at 12:48am

Form chart shows teams’ last five results. The WNY Flash could be this year’s Los Angeles Sol and FC Gold Pride…but better. Aaran Lines’ side proved once more why the Flash remain the only undefeated team in WPS. The Flash retained a one ...more

WPS News – Week Eight
by All White Kit
posted May 28, 2011 at 4:01pm

MagicJack (3-1-0, 8 pts.) vs Atlanta Beat (1-5-1, 4 pts.) – Saturday, 7 PM EST It’s anybody’s guess as to how MagicJack will respond to last week’s 3-0 defeat at league leaders Western New York. The biggest talking point is midfielder Shannon ...more

Western New York Flash remain unbeaten
by Bench Warmer
posted May 24, 2011 at 6:21pm

On a day where the score could have easily been blown out, magicJack had a tough time putting one in the back of the net thanks to the crossbar and some outstanding goalkeeping by Ashlyn Harris.In front of 8,076 fans at Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester, the ...more

Six things that happened in WPS week seven
by All White Kit
posted May 23, 2011 at 9:42pm

A 5-4 win was in the making, but magicJack just couldn’t seize it. It seemed as if the hoodoo that prevented Abby Wambach from scoring any goals against Japan last Wednesday had afflicted Ella Masar last night. On a different day, magicJack’s fei...more

Soccer Notables for the Day Blackpool and Birmingham City Went Down
by All White Kit
posted May 23, 2011 at 10:39am

Two W’s (Wolves and Wigan) managed to stay up and avoid the sad fate of West Ham while two B’s (Blackpool and Europa League-bound Birmingham City) finished in the relegation zone, unlike Blackburn. Who doesn’t love Survival Sunday? If WP...more

WPS Week Seven Preview
by All White Kit
posted May 22, 2011 at 12:07pm

6.) Sky Blue FC vs. 5.) Atlanta Beat This weekend’s WPS action begins with the battle at the bottom rungs of the table as Sky Blue FC host the Atlanta Beat in the team’s first home match since the first weekend of the 2011 season. Both teams have ...more

Six things that happened in WPS week six
by All White Kit
posted May 17, 2011 at 2:16am

Western New York flaunted its depth. The Flash’s high-flying ways weren’t deterred by the absences of A-listers Marta, Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan, Caroline Seger, Ali Riley, and others. Gina Lewandowski and Yael Averbuch were among the fou...more

WPS Week 6: McCall Zerboni steals the show in Rochester, Philly earns big comeback win
by Pretty Tough
posted May 16, 2011 at 1:48pm

Two games were played over the weekend, and new players got a chance to show what they’re made of in Week 6 of Women’s Professional Soccer. The Flash played yet another game at home on Friday night and handed the Boston Breakers a 3-2 loss. The Atlant...more

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