Lady Blues out for NCAA glory
Six Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues players are involved in the NCAA postseason and fighting for national championships. Five of those players will look to capture the Division I College Cup, while 2009 W-League MVP Angelika Johansson is looking to bring Franklin Pierce University to Division II glory.
From left: Fletcher, Hodgson and McClenahan
Fury’s Collegiate Checkup
Jade Fletcher, Anjelica Hodgson and Tessa McClenahan
Those awarded a spot on the team have exhibited not only exceptional qualities on the field during collegiate games, but also off the field in the classroom. Student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.30 or over to qualify to be considered for the team. Hodgson was one of only three repeat-selections from the 2008 season. Hodgson played in six matches for the Fury during the 2006 and 2007 seasons totaling 171 minutes of action.
Defensive great Fraser finished with Crew (Greg Bartram)
US Hall of Fame unveils player ballot
Nine players with ties to USL leagues among 24 nominees
The National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum distributed the 2010 Player Ballot Monday to all voters. The ballot features 24 retired national team and professional players who all have contributed to the growth of soccer in the United States, including nine former players of USL leagues.