WPS Preview Week 2

WPS again...week 2... is it that time already!.
After a successful 1st match last Sunday. 3 games are being played this weekend in the WPS.

FC Gold Pride v Boston Breakers - Televised on Fox Soccer Channel Sunday 6pm ET (11pm British Time, 12 Midnight European time). For those that don't have FSC the game is on the net if you have a p2p & good with computers try TVU or sopcast.

Kelly Smith if fit(slight hamstring twinge) & Alex Scott will play their first match as professional football players. The team is led by veteran forward & most capped US international Kristine Lilly who is the Captain. With a supporting cast of 2008 Olympic Gold Medalists defender Heather Mitts, midfielder Angela Hucles, forward Amy Rodriguez and Head Coach Tony DiCicco the Breakers are a strong team on paper.

FC Gold Pride also have veterans in their ranks. Midfielder Brandi Chastain & Forward Tiffeny Milbrett have forced their way on to the squad list for the inaugural season. They are surrounded by a group talented young Americans & experienced internationals. Brazil internationals Formiga & Erika, Canada's top striker Christine Sinclair & Japan's top player Eriko Arkawa ( the one with the afro!!).

It should be an exciting match & i predict a 2-0 away win for the Breakers. I can see them scoring( they have good forwards) & keeping a clean sheet.( defence is a strong one).

Other games

St Louis Athletica v Chicago Red Stars - Saturday 4th April 8pm ET
Match up between Athletica's Enoila Eloku & Red Stars Karen Carney & Ifeoma Dieke. Others to look out for Athletica's on form GK Hope Solo, midfielder Daniela & Chicago's Carli Lloyd & Brazil superstar Cristiane. Prediction a score draw.

NJ/NY Sky Blue FC v Los Angeles Sol - Sunday 5th April 4pm ET
Having played last weekend the Sol hope to keep the momentum going & once again improve the quality of play. The players should be settling in nicely now which is an advantage over Sky Blue. On the other hand Sky Blue have seen LA play & know what to expect while themselves having an element of surprise. Anita Asante gets her first game as she tries to stop Marta scoring her first goal.Look for Sky Blue to be strong defensively as they have IMO the best CB in the world, USWNT & Sky Blue captain Christe Rampone.Upfront they have the charismatic Hawaiian Natasha Kai. Still i predict the Sol to have more options & to come away winners with Marta scoring her first goal & Aya Miyami & Camille Abily to have an even better game if that's possible than their opening.2-0 away win for LA Sol.

Check back on Tuesday for the results & recaps of the games.