Chinn, Moller Re-Sign with Sky Blue
Jersey opens their W-League season on Saturday, May 10 in Boston
Sky Blue announced today that Lisa Chinn and Sarra Moller will return to its W-League team Jersey Sky Blue for the 2008 season. Both players joined Sky Blue during the team’s first-ever season in the W-League last year and helped the team to a 12-2 mark and a spot in the playoffs. 
Fury add players from Sweden, Denmark and France
Mattsson, Henriksen and Avner to suit up for Ottawa in 2008
The Ottawa Fury have announced the signing of two new players and one returning player to their 2008 W-League squad. Emma Mattsson (Sweden), Cecilie Henriksen (Denmark) and Zoe Avner (France) will all suit up for the Fury in 2008.
JMU Five Sign with Majestics
The Majestics led league in All-American Selections following the 2007 season
The Northern Virginia Majestics announced today the signing of five James Madison University players to the 2008 side. Cate Tisinger, Caitlin Walko and Teri Maykoski join returning Majestic veterans Lindsay Bowers and All-American Kimmy Germain on this summer’s roster.
Kanela Fills Dual Role for Illusion
By Michael Minnich for the West Virginia Illusion
Marisa Kanela has been become a fixture in the soccer community of north central West Virginia, first as an all-conference player at West Virginia University from 2001-2004, then as a successful youth coach. Now she gets to combine the two as a player-coach for the first-year West Virginia Illusion.
Eagan, Ebert Fortify Sky Blue Defense
Ebert was named the Super Y-League MVP while with Parsippany SC, who claimed the 2003 U16 girls North American Championship
Jersey Sky Blue made a move to further fortify its defense today with the signing of two top BIG EAST collegiate defenders in Kelly Eagan and Lauren Ebert, Sky Blue Soccer announced today. Both players have been full-time starters in each of their first two seasons on the college level - Eagan at Villanova University and Ebert at the University of Connecticut.
Ottawa Dips into US Talent Pool
Four American players to join Fury for '08 season
The Ottawa Fury have announced the signing of four new players to their 2008 W-League squad. University of Maryland graduates Ashly Kennedy and Sarah Sample will join current University of Mississippi players Jennifer Hance and Danielle Johnson on the Fury roster for this upcoming season.
Freedom Pick Up Two Illinois Stars
Washington also names John Hooper Director of Marketing, Sales and Communications
The Washington Freedom announced today the signing of University of Illinois players Christen Karniski and Ella Masar for the 2008 W-League season. Karniski, a 2006 Illinois graduate, joined the Freedom after playing in the Swedish Damallsvenskan League with Bälinge. The Illinois record holder for most games played and most games...
Fury Striker Alex Valerio cracks Portuguese Squad
Ottawa also ink four from Nebraska to W-League Squad
Having just returned to college at Princeton from attending a training camp north of Lisbon for the Portuguese U-19 National Team, Ottawa Fury striker Alex Valerio has received the call to travel to Oporto to join the squad in qualifying games for the 2008 UEFA European U-20 Women's Championship.
Sky Blue Adds Top Young Americans
U.S. U20 Team players Carolyn Blank and Gina DeMaio sign with Jersey
Sky Blue Soccer announced today the addition of two top American talents to its W-League team Jersey Sky Blue with the signings of Carolyn Blank and Gina DeMaio. The two New Jersey natives are currently members of the United States Under-20 National Team pool.
Signing Day for Illusion
Expansion West Virginia Side Inks Thirteen
The West Virginia Illusion, a first-year member of United Soccer Leagues W-League, have announced their first thirteen player signings for the 2008 season, pending league approval. Seven are current or former West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Majestics Add Maryland Quartet
Northern Virginia opens the W-League season on the road against the Boston Renegades Saturday, May 17
The Northern Virginia Majestics announced today the additions of four University of Maryland standouts to the 2008 roster. Natalie Arias, Yewande Balogun, Brittany Cummins and Megan Watson will represent the Maryland Terrapins on the pitch for Northern Virginia this summer.
Pali adds Pac-10 pair
The Pali Blues Soccer Club announced the additions of defender Erin Hardy and forward Mele French. The acquisitions become official just two days after the Blues defeated the U.S. Women’s U-20 National Team by a score of 4-2 at The Home Depot Center.
Sky Blue adds Fury duo
Jersey Sky Blue added an international element to its roster with Sky Blue Soccer announcing today that Leah Robinson of Canada and Stacey Stocco of Australia will join the squad for the 2008 W-League season. Longtime veterans of the W-League, both Robinson and Stocco played for the Ottawa Fury for the past two seasons.
Majestics add two from Freedom
The Northern Virginia Majestics eagerly announced the additions of Katie Watson and Tara Kidwell to the 2008 roster. The local duo is expected to pose a daunting threat this summer, enhancing an already solid Northern Virginia front line. Waston was a member of the Washington Freedom’s USL Super-20 team who won the inaugural league championship in 2006.
Freedom nab Richmond's Sauerbrunn
The Washington Freedom announce today the signing of US Women’s National Team player and Richmond Kickers Destiny standout Becky Sauerbrunn. Sauerbrunn joins the Freedom as they set out to defend their 2007 W-League Championship.
England U23 duo returning to Ottawa
Pair bring fellow Oregon State Beaver Wetzel into Fury fold
The Ottawa Fury are pleased to announce that England U-23 Internationals Rachael Axon and Jodie Taylor will return for the 2008 W-League season. Axon and Taylor, who both play their varsity soccer for Oregon State University, will be joined in Ottawa by fellow OSU Beaver Courtney Wetzel.
Italian international joins Pali
The Pali Blues Soccer Club announced today the addition of former Italian National Team striker and Serie A standout Ilaria Pasqui. Following international clearance, she is set the join the Pali Blues in their inaugural season in the USL W-League this summer.
Jersey brings in two Badgers
Sky Blue Soccer announced today that University of Wisconsin products Marisa Brown and Taylor Walsh will join the organization's W-League team Jersey Sky Blue for the 2008 season. Brown played her last season with the Badgers in 2005 while Walsh has one more year of eligibility remaining.
Freedom announces first 12 players
Golebiowski, Welsh among returning champions
The Washington Freedom announced that 12 players would be returning from the 2007 W-League Championship team. WUSA veterans Kele Golebiowski, Emily Janss, Lori Lindsey, Christie Welsh and Casey Zimny lead the list which also includes first year Freedom players Ali Andrzejewski, Sarah Huffman, Rebecca Moros, Kati Jo Spisak as well as several who have moved up through the Freedom’s youth teams.
Fighting Illini duo head to Boston
The MPS Boston Renegades continue to increase the strength of their 2008 squad with the news that two standout players from the University of Illinois have agreed to join the W-League side.
Jersey signs Swedish international
Odenyo served as captain for Swedish youth squads
Sky Blue Soccer announced a major addition to its W-League team today with Yolanda Odenyo joining Jersey Sky Blue for the 2008 season. An international for Sweden on multiple youth levels, Odenyo has also put together an outstanding college career earning All-America status at Oklahoma State University.
Boston adds Brazilian and Swede
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.
Sky Blue re-sign Young
Jersey Sky Blue retained another key piece to its W-League leading defense with Sky Blue Soccer announcing today that Bonnie Young will return for the 2008 season. Young started 10 games for Jersey Sky Blue in 2007 when the team led the W-League with just six goals allowed in 14 regular season games.
Three Aussies headed to Pali Blues
Trio helped guide Australia to breakout World Cup in 2007
The Pali Blues Soccer Club announced today the acquisition of three established players from the Australia National Team, which made headlines at last year’s Women’s World Cup. Midfielder Collette McCallum, forward Sarah Walsh and forward Caitlin Munoz are set to play for the Blues this summer in their inaugural season in the USL W-League.
Four return for W-League finalist Atlanta
Three players bring WUSA experience back to club
The Silverbacks Women signed four players from last year’s W-League finalist squad including leading scorer Christine Latham. Defender Julie Augustyniak-Tuff and midfielders Krista Davey and Candace West also return for 2008.
Renegades bring in Aggie trio
Threesome led by Honda National Player of the Year
The MPS Boston Renegades further strengthened their squad this week with the news that three players from Texas A&M University have joined ranks for the 2008 season. Ashlee Pistorius, Allison Martino and Laura Grace Robinson were all members of the Aggies women’s soccer side which reached the 2007 NCAA 2nd round.
Sky Blue add Stewart
Sky Blue Soccer announced today a new addition to its W-League team for the 2008 season with Erica Stewart signing to play for Jersey Sky Blue. A former standout at Villanova University, Stewart joins Jersey Sky Blue as it prepares for its second season in the W-League.
Sky Blue re-sign Esposito
Jersey Sky Blue brought another player back into the squad for the 2008 season with Sky Blue Soccer announcing today the Domenique Esposito has signed for the team's second season in the W-League. The former Rutgers University forward first joined Jersey Sky Blue late in the 2007 season.
RailHawks announce initial W-Leaguers
20 players set to form first-year team in Cary
The Carolina RailHawks announced today a roster of 20 athletes who have committed, pending league approval, to be a part of the Inaugural 2008 Carolina RailHawks Women. Head Coach Jay Howell and Assistant Coach Monica Hall have put together an impressive list of athletes with college, W-League and National Team experience.
Silverbacks re-sign four
The Silverbacks Women signed four key players from the 2007 season that saw the women advance to the W-League final. The signings are the first for the 2008 squad. Returning are forward Sarah Steinmann, midfielders Tara Minnax and Melanie Schneider, and defender Monica Buff.
Pali adds pair of goalkeepers
New club brings in former youth internationals
The Pali Blues Soccer Club are seemingly set at the goalkeeper position, announcing today the signings of former youth internationals Karen Bardsley and Valerie Henderson. The duo looks to backstop the club this year in its inaugural season in the USL W-League.
Four returning to Renegades
The MPS Boston Renegades received a massive boost this week with the news that Lauren MacIver, Kelsey Hood, Jamie Craft and Jasmine Phillips will each return for the 2008 season. MacIver, Hood, Craft and Phillips each played a pivotal role in the Renegades side which finished the 2007 season with a 7-7-0 record as the team narrowly missed out on a playoff berth.
Blues add US international Oakes
Club also signs Bogus and Klein
The roster for the Pali Blues Soccer Club steadily grows, and the level of U.S. National Team involvement is on the rise. Today, the Blues announce the signing of midfielder Jill Oakes, midfielder Brittany Klein and forward Elizabeth Bogus.
Loyden returns to Sky Blue
After capping a stellar collegiate career at Villanova University, Jillian Loyden will rejoin Jersey Sky Blue for the 2008 W-League season. Sky Blue Soccer announced that the All-American goalkeeper will return in net after making a successful debut with Jersey Sky Blue last year.
Cooper back with Sky Blue
Sky Blue Soccer announced today that defender Fanta Cooper will return for a second season with the organization’s W-League team Jersey Sky Blue - the first player announcement for Sky Blue’s 2008 squad. In the franchise’s debut season in 2007, Cooper starred in the center of a Sky Blue defense that led the W-League in least amount of goals allowed in the regular season.
Pali Blues add two US internationals
Adams and Makoski to join expansion side
As their inaugural season in the USL W-League approaches for the Pali Blues Soccer Club, the team continues to add accomplished players to their talented roster, announcing the addition of Manya Makoski and Danesha Adams.
Fletcher first signing for Pali Blues
The Pali Blues Soccer Club announced today that US youth international Kendall Fletcher has signed with its W-League team for the 2008 season. Fletcher becomes the first player to sign with the Pacific Palisades team.
Vancouver's Andrea Neil retires
Canadian international, W-League star calls it a career
Andrea Neil has retired from competitive soccer after 18 years with the Canadian national program and six years with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Neil retires as the all-time leader in games played for both her country and her club.
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