Friday, July 30, 2004

 

TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues announced today the 2004 W-League All-League team, honoring 11 of the league’s top players for their performances this season.

The regular season champion New Jersey Wildcats saw all three of their All-Conference players also named to the All-League team. Internationals Anne Makinen (Finland), Kelly Smith (England) and Marinette Pichon (France) were selected at defender, midfielder and forward, respectively.

The W-League championship host Ottawa Fury had two players honored on the All-League team. Leisha Alcia was honored at goalkeeper and leading scorer Kelly Parker was named as a forward.

The All-League team was voted on by team coaches and general managers. The W-League and PDL individual player honors will be announced next week.

 

All-League Team
G	Leisha Alcia	Ottawa Fury
D	Sasha Andrews	Vancouver Whitecaps Women
D	Thori Bryan	Carolina Dynamo Women
D	Fanta Cooper	Chicago Cobras
D	Anne Makinen	New Jersey Wildcats
M	Lindsay Browne	Asheville Splash
M	Michelle French	Seattle Sounders Women
M	Kelly Smith	New Jersey Wildcats
F	Kelly Parker	Ottawa Fury
F	Marinette Pichon	New Jersey Wildcats
F	Ashley Swinehart	Charlotte Lady Eagles