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Our Dream USWNT squads for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup
by All White Kit
posted April 19, 2011 at 6:15pm

The following are the lists of players Chris Henderson and I would like to see get the call to represent the United States in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A few notes: it goes without saying that a lot can change within the next four years, a...more

Soccer star Stephanie Labbe with Pitea IF
by Bench Warmer
posted April 19, 2011 at 1:20pm

Leaving early from a month-long training camp in Rome with the national team, Stephanie Labbe headed to Sweden to play in her 3rd season with Pitea IF in the Damallsvenskan league. This past weekend, Steph started for Pitea in their home-opener. Pitea st...more

Three Canadians take part in Flash victory
by Bench Warmer
posted April 18, 2011 at 11:00pm

Sunday April 17th, 2011 the Western New York Flash competed in its inaugural WPS regular season match. Their first victim were the Boston Breakers who just last week bulldozed over the Atlanta Beat in a 4-1 victory.Right from the get-go both teams battl...more

Week two of WPS - the soccer season is well underway
by Pretty Tough
posted April 18, 2011 at 3:33pm

The 2nd week of Women’s Professional Soccer is over and the season is well underway! The second week should have consistent three matches, but the Philadelphia Independence match versus magicJack was canceled because of severe thunder and lightning. Ins...more

Turbine Potsdam and Lyon In UEFA Women’s Champions League Final Once More
by All White Kit
posted April 17, 2011 at 7:39pm

Olympique Lyonnais and Turbine Potsdam are set for a UEFA Women’s Champions League final rematch. Turbine Potsdam edged past Duisburg in the semifinals as Yuki Nagasota scored in the 40th minute to break the 2-2 deadlock from the first leg. Turb...more

Atlanta Beat vs Sky Blue FC – Quick Ratings
by All White Kit
posted April 17, 2011 at 1:25am

Some snap judgment player ratings after Saturday’s contest. Notes when necessary: Atlanta Beat Lipsher (GK) – 8 [should be entrenched as starter now] Mitts (D) – 6 Dowling (D) – 6 Whitehill (D) – 7 Reynolds (D) – 7 Jesolva (M) – 7 [Can...more

Six questions ahead of WPS week two
by All White Kit
posted April 16, 2011 at 10:19pm

And another weekend of WPS action is back. The Boston Breakers will try to extend their lead at the top of the table, but must contend with a Marta-less WNY Flash. The Atlanta Beat look one-up a slew of former Beat players who are now in Sky Blue ...more

WPS Team News for Week Two
by All White Kit
posted April 16, 2011 at 11:31am

Atlanta Beat (0-1-0, 0 pts.) vs Sky Blue FC (0-0-1, 1 pt.) – Saturday, 7 PM EST The Beat could see a lineup shakeup after their hammering at the hands of Boston in week one. Carli Lloyd is a candidate to feature from the start for James Galanis’ s...more

20 questions with women's soccer player Ali Riley
by All White Kit
posted April 15, 2011 at 6:10pm

Rookie of the Year, WPS Championship...Just Another Year In the Life of Riley AWK: The WNY Flash will have one of the most fearsome frontlines with Marta, Christine Sinclair, and Alex Morgan. Any hint as to what kind of formation Aaran Lines will ...more

A Point/Counterpoint for each WPS team, P-W
by All White Kit
posted April 14, 2011 at 2:59pm

Philadelphia Independence Cohesion - The Independence have something of a spoils of riches. Talent was supposedly scarce on the team last year. That certainly can’t be the case this season, as national team players, promising internationals, and blu...more

A Point/Counterpoint for each WPS team, A-M
by All White Kit
posted April 13, 2011 at 7:41pm

It’s always said, but for once, there’s true parity in WPS this season. Each team has undeniable strengths and weaknesses. The following is an argument against and a defense of each WPS team this season, and their title ambitions. P-W tomorrow. �...more

Boston Breakers hit with cruel blow as Angeli due to miss rest of season
by All White Kit
posted April 12, 2011 at 11:37am

The Boston Breakers’ season opening victory over the Atlanta Beat has been dampened by news confirming that Jordan Angeli will miss the rest of the 2011 season with an ACL injury sustained during the match. The midfielder played an integral part ...more

WPS kicks off its third season
by Pretty Tough
posted April 11, 2011 at 6:50pm

The third season of Women’s Professional Soccer kicked off on Saturday, April 9 with the Atlanta Beat hosting the Boston Breakers, and the Philadelphia Independence traveling to Piscataway, New Jersey to take on Sky Blue FC the following day. For the A...more

The good and the bad of Sky Blue FC 2, Philadelphia Independence 2
by All White Kit
posted April 11, 2011 at 3:45am

Pardon the brevity tonight, folks (in the midst of thesis’ing). The Sky Blue FC/Philadelphia Independence featured 90 minutes of compelling action, four dramatic goals, two very halves, and (thankfully) no injuries. Here’s a few quick hits of the ...more

Notables for the Sky Blue FC/Philadelphia Independence match
by All White Kit
posted April 10, 2011 at 7:41pm

For a review of last night’s match in which Boston defeated the Beat 4-1, check out Chris’ live blog and the Marietta Daily Journal’s match report. Jordan Angeli sustained a knee injury in the game and per the Breakers’ Twitter, the midfielder...more

AWK’s Somewhat-Belated WPS Season Preview Podcasts
by All White Kit
posted April 10, 2011 at 10:59am

We recorded the episode(s) before the Boston Breakers defeated the Atlanta Beat 4-1 in Kennesaw so just disregard everything we had to say about those two teams. Or at least what I said. AWK Season Preview Pt. I Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloa...more

An Array of 2011 WPS Season Predictions
by All White Kit
posted April 10, 2011 at 10:42am

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The third WPS season is finally upon us, which must mean it’s time to start the predictions games. The following is a collection of standings...more

The return of Philadelphia’s charm offensive
by All White Kit
posted April 9, 2011 at 2:33pm

A Spectacular Expansion Season and Strength In Depth Boost Philadelphia's Chances This Year By now you know the story. An affable Liverpool native comes to the helm of an expansion team after a very distinguished stint with a WPSL side. Said affable...more

Canadian Athletes are Funny
by anngaff
posted April 9, 2011 at 11:08am

I have recently been alerted to the existence of the following videos, which I've now watched several times each, cracking up every time. Without social media, how would we know these talents existed?? Thank you, Twitter and YouTube! 1) Canadian Women's ...more

WPS Preview: Kickoff Weekend!
by All White Kit
posted April 9, 2011 at 10:45am

Disclaimer: WPS roster reports last year were…how do I put this…? A little less than accurate at times. So as always, this team news is probably right but not guaranteed to be. Atlanta Beat vs Boston Breakers – Saturday, 7:00 PM EST The Beat s...more

20 questions with WPS player Val Henderson
by All White Kit
posted April 8, 2011 at 4:59pm

Val Henderson is one of just two players whose teams have appeared in the WPS Championship game in both 2009 and 2010. She also played a significant role in the Independence’s surprising run to the final last season. Val was nice enough to answer a ...more

Lianne Sanderson Counts Down To Kick-Off
by All White Kit
posted April 8, 2011 at 11:42am

Hi, and a very warm welcome back to my last blog before the real deal is finally here. After nearly six weeks in Cheesesteak residency, our first game awaits us this Sunday. We are all so excited and we cannot wait. We have had a great preseason and we...more

How necessity spurred a Boston Breakers Youth Revolution
by All White Kit
posted April 8, 2011 at 3:19am

What Does This Picture Have To Do With the Boston Breakers? Read On. The Boston Breakers seem to relish in dramatics. In 2009, the team missed out on qualifying for the playoffs by the slimmest of margins, despite a string of inspired turns by talism...more

Fresh faces hoping to bloom In the Garden State
by All White Kit
posted April 7, 2011 at 5:56pm

Casey Nogueira Will Be Relied Upon To Add Spark To A New Look Sky Blue FC Team A lot has changed recently. The 2011 WPS season features just three holdovers from 2010, an expansion team, a relocated and rebranded one, and Sky Blue FC. While the New ...more

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