Boston Renegades News Release - www.masspremiersoccer.com

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

WALTHAM, MA -- The MPS Boston Renegades added a slice of international flavor this week with the news that the club had received commitments from both a Brazilian and Swedish standout for the 2008 season. Brazilian Gabriela Demoner and Swede Therese Lückner have joined Head Coach Darren Gallagher's side, pending international clearance, for what is promising to be a very exciting season for the club.

The two international standouts join an ever growing crop of talent as Gallagher begins his first full season in charge.

"The team is coming together piece by piece and we are delighted to add two players with experience from outside of the US," said Gallagher. "Gabriela and Therese come to us with outstanding credentials and we are very much looking forward to seeing them in Renegades colors this season."

Franklin Pierce University standout Gabriela Demoner joins the club after concluding outstanding back to back seasons in the collegiate game. In 2007, Demoner was part of a Ravens squad which was a National Runner-Up at the Division II level. Individually, Demoner claimed NSCAA All America honors as well as garnering the Northeast-10 conference Player of the Year award.

Demoner has also tasted International action as she represented her native Brazil at the 2007 World University Games in Thailand, claiming a bronze medal in the process.

"Gabriela has phenomenal ability and she has showcased her talents at the collegiate and international levels," said Gallagher. "We are very excited about the potential she brings to the Renegades and we have high hopes for the impact she will have on the W-League this season."

Joining Demoner is Swedish native Therese Lückner who comes to the Renegades after a spell in the Women's Premier League of her home nation. As a member of the QBIK Karlstad squad, the defender is a former team-mate of Renegades captain Lauren MacIver. Lückner also has experience at the professional level in Norway where she had a stint playing for Team Strömmen.

"Therese comes to us very highly recommended and we are delighted she has decided to come to the US to join the MPS Renegades," said Assistant Coach Mark McDevitt. "Her experience in the Swedish and Norwegian professional ranks will be invaluable to the squad as we prepare our assault on the 2008 W-League."

Demoner, Lückner, and the rest of the 2008 MPS Boston Renegades will kick off their W-League campaign with a highly anticipated home opener against Jersey Sky Blue at Bowditch Stadium, Saturday 10th May. The International pair will make their debuts in the 4.00pm kick off.