Well the big match is soon upon us....in about 15 hours 24 mins ( at time of writing).
Will be watching the match through my sources hee hee. Will do a recap of the match on Monday...stay tuned.
Saturday 28 March 2009
Saturday 21 March 2009
SKY BLUE V UNC
Sky Blue took on College champs University of North Carolina in a preseason game. Anita Asante started the game in defence with Christie Rampone.
UNC ran out 2 -1 winners in an entertaining match.
UNC ran out 2 -1 winners in an entertaining match.
WPS UPDATE
A new franchise has been approved for a team in Philadelphia. They have still to decide on a team name. You know what these americans are like with their names. Anyway thats good news for all soccer players worldwide. Another 22 spots up for grabs.
Heres hoping for the other two teams Dallas & Atlanta to be approved also.In total 66 more players could get the chance to play in season 2010.
NJ/NY Sky Blue have officialy signed US WNT captain Christie Rampone & US WNT player Natasha Kai. Rampone will be captain for Sky Blue.
St louis Athletica have named US WNT Vice-captain Lori Chalupny as captain of the team.
Coach Jorge Barcellos is happy with what he is seeing in pre-season and his team is going to play offensive soccer but with a compact defence.GK Hope Solo will be a big part of that area.HOPE had minor surgery last week on her elbow. She will be back training this week.
Finally some of the teams have put up their headshots for the season. Check them all out here
Heres hoping for the other two teams Dallas & Atlanta to be approved also.In total 66 more players could get the chance to play in season 2010.
NJ/NY Sky Blue have officialy signed US WNT captain Christie Rampone & US WNT player Natasha Kai. Rampone will be captain for Sky Blue.
St louis Athletica have named US WNT Vice-captain Lori Chalupny as captain of the team.
Coach Jorge Barcellos is happy with what he is seeing in pre-season and his team is going to play offensive soccer but with a compact defence.GK Hope Solo will be a big part of that area.HOPE had minor surgery last week on her elbow. She will be back training this week.
Finally some of the teams have put up their headshots for the season. Check them all out here
Thursday 19 March 2009
Kelly and Alex get broken by the Breakers
These football players & their games!!
Thanks to the Boston Breaker for the video.
Thanks to the Boston Breaker for the video.
Anita Asanti
Anita Asante is settling into the Sky Blue franchise by having already taken a few training sessions with the NJ/NY club. Coach Sawyer is looking for her to lead the defence along with US WNT captain & likely Sky Blue captain Christie Rampone.
Here is an interview she gave to the Sky Blue blog.
Getting to Know Anita Asante
What American doesn't love an English accent, and such clever turns of phrase ("We're all finding our feet", a literal football (soccer, to us) and figurative reference). That's my gut on first, albeit brief, conversation with Anita. But what struck me especially is her last comment in the interview. I want you, our fans, to read and remember it. I know I will.
So, what took you so long to arrive?
I was away with the England National Team at the Cyprus Cup. I flew in after the tournament (meeting up with Sky Blue FC at the Washington Freedom game). Our team was preparing for the European Championships in the summer.
You had a good tournament?
We had France in our group, whom we met before and they had qualified for the World Cup. We played South Africa for the first time ever, and Canada in final. For us to win this tournament was a major step for our team, and showed how far we came in last couple of months.
How did you come to play the game?
I started as a kid back home. Typically, the area I grew up in, Edgeware Town in Northwest London, had kids all over playing football, so it was easy to pick up. I suppose also partly because my dad is a massive football fan. He supports Arsenal. My uncle was a massive Liverpool fan. I ended up supporting Liverpool, much to the upset of my dad. I went on to play for Arsenal (Ladies) for ten years, and for the last year, with Chelsea.
Any playing history in the U.S.?
I've never really been out here and played, except once at the San Diego Surf Cup with Arsenal.
How do you find Sky Blue FC in this early stage?
I think we have a very solid defensive unit, and we are quick up front. We are all finding our feet and getting to know each other. There is good team spirit and everyone interacting and interested in each other, and our different backgrounds. This is translating onto the field as well, providing good communication, so we can get the best out of each other.
How do your family and friends feel about you coming here?
Most of my friends are really pleased. They've been pushing me to do something like this for a long time. And for them it's a trip, a chance to come visit. Mom and dad have always supported me, and can't wait to come out and watch.
Anything you want to add?
I want as many people to come watch as possible. It's going to be an exciting league. This team has so much to show. In England, the fans come to home games, and catch up with away games. Wherever we go, we know our fans are there in spirit. Fans make the 12th player on the team.
http://fans.womensprosoccer.com/profiles/blogs/sbfc-daily-diary-fans-make
Here is an interview she gave to the Sky Blue blog.
Getting to Know Anita Asante
What American doesn't love an English accent, and such clever turns of phrase ("We're all finding our feet", a literal football (soccer, to us) and figurative reference). That's my gut on first, albeit brief, conversation with Anita. But what struck me especially is her last comment in the interview. I want you, our fans, to read and remember it. I know I will.
So, what took you so long to arrive?
I was away with the England National Team at the Cyprus Cup. I flew in after the tournament (meeting up with Sky Blue FC at the Washington Freedom game). Our team was preparing for the European Championships in the summer.
You had a good tournament?
We had France in our group, whom we met before and they had qualified for the World Cup. We played South Africa for the first time ever, and Canada in final. For us to win this tournament was a major step for our team, and showed how far we came in last couple of months.
How did you come to play the game?
I started as a kid back home. Typically, the area I grew up in, Edgeware Town in Northwest London, had kids all over playing football, so it was easy to pick up. I suppose also partly because my dad is a massive football fan. He supports Arsenal. My uncle was a massive Liverpool fan. I ended up supporting Liverpool, much to the upset of my dad. I went on to play for Arsenal (Ladies) for ten years, and for the last year, with Chelsea.
Any playing history in the U.S.?
I've never really been out here and played, except once at the San Diego Surf Cup with Arsenal.
How do you find Sky Blue FC in this early stage?
I think we have a very solid defensive unit, and we are quick up front. We are all finding our feet and getting to know each other. There is good team spirit and everyone interacting and interested in each other, and our different backgrounds. This is translating onto the field as well, providing good communication, so we can get the best out of each other.
How do your family and friends feel about you coming here?
Most of my friends are really pleased. They've been pushing me to do something like this for a long time. And for them it's a trip, a chance to come visit. Mom and dad have always supported me, and can't wait to come out and watch.
Anything you want to add?
I want as many people to come watch as possible. It's going to be an exciting league. This team has so much to show. In England, the fans come to home games, and catch up with away games. Wherever we go, we know our fans are there in spirit. Fans make the 12th player on the team.
http://fans.womensprosoccer.com/profiles/blogs/sbfc-daily-diary-fans-make
Wednesday 18 March 2009
BOSTON BREAKERS V'S CHICAGO RED STARS
Pictures to follow.
Match update Boston Breakers v Chicago Red Stars. Result - Draw 1-1. Scorers Carney 17 mins; Kristin Lilly 35 mins.
Both Alex Scott (Breakers ) & Karen Carney (Red Stars) started the match.
Boston playing a 4-3-3 formation with Scott playing at left-back. Heather Mitts was right-back.Kristin Lilly & Amy Rodriguez also started.
Chicago 4-2-2 formation. In starting line-up Carli Lloyd, Lyndsey Tarpley and Frida Ostberg
Carney was diployed Left midfield at start.
The encounter between these two rivals was played as a scrimmage. 3 45 mins games with both teams making regular substitutions.
Boston take on University of Florida on saturday & Chicago will next face Notre Dame University.
Match update Boston Breakers v Chicago Red Stars. Result - Draw 1-1. Scorers Carney 17 mins; Kristin Lilly 35 mins.
Both Alex Scott (Breakers ) & Karen Carney (Red Stars) started the match.
Boston playing a 4-3-3 formation with Scott playing at left-back. Heather Mitts was right-back.Kristin Lilly & Amy Rodriguez also started.
Chicago 4-2-2 formation. In starting line-up Carli Lloyd, Lyndsey Tarpley and Frida Ostberg
Carney was diployed Left midfield at start.
The encounter between these two rivals was played as a scrimmage. 3 45 mins games with both teams making regular substitutions.
Boston take on University of Florida on saturday & Chicago will next face Notre Dame University.
SUNSHINE ON A RAINY DAY!
As some light rain came down Boston Breakers took to the field for a training session. English girl Alex Scott got in some training time with her new colleagues including Heather Mitts. I bet she misses the rain in London!
FLYING THE FLAG
Ex-Arsenal, now Boston Breakers girls Kelly Smith & Alex Scott are now settling into a 10 day preseason in Ft Lauderdale Florida. Today Wednesday they could well be involved in the scrimmage with rivals Chicago Red Stars & ex teamate Karen Carney.
Other Breakers news , Heather Mitts has signed officially. I wonder who will get the #2 uniform Mitts or Scott.
Karen Carney is now a Chicago Red Star player after passing a medical in Miami & is now training with her new teamates in Florida.Karen is reunited with her former Assistant coach at Arsenal Emma Hayes.Karen could well get some game time during a scrimmage v Boston Breakers today Wednesday. She will meet up again with pals Kelly Smith & Alex Scott.
Other Breakers news , Heather Mitts has signed officially. I wonder who will get the #2 uniform Mitts or Scott.
Karen Carney is now a Chicago Red Star player after passing a medical in Miami & is now training with her new teamates in Florida.Karen is reunited with her former Assistant coach at Arsenal Emma Hayes.Karen could well get some game time during a scrimmage v Boston Breakers today Wednesday. She will meet up again with pals Kelly Smith & Alex Scott.
Tuesday 17 March 2009
12 days to go!!
Woooo.... the WPS is finally here. Thats Women's Professional Soccer to those in the know.
Can't wait. So excited to see some matches. LA Sol v FC Gold Pride , Chicago Red Stars v St louis Athletica or NJ/NY Sky Blue v Boston Breakers. Just a few of the potential rivalries coming to our game very soon.
As i'm british this blog will follow the 6 players competing in the league from Britain.
Kelly Smith, Alex Scott, Karen Carney,Enoila Aluko, Anita Asante and Ifeoma Dieke. Check back on a regular basis to catch up on the players as they negotiate their way through the season.
Can't wait. So excited to see some matches. LA Sol v FC Gold Pride , Chicago Red Stars v St louis Athletica or NJ/NY Sky Blue v Boston Breakers. Just a few of the potential rivalries coming to our game very soon.
As i'm british this blog will follow the 6 players competing in the league from Britain.
Kelly Smith, Alex Scott, Karen Carney,Enoila Aluko, Anita Asante and Ifeoma Dieke. Check back on a regular basis to catch up on the players as they negotiate their way through the season.
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