September 5, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Fourth place still in play; Gold Pride beats Boston
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.—If the Chicago Red Stars had played all season the way they have over the past five days, they’d be in the playoffs themselves instead of playing spoiler for the likes of Philadelphia and the Washington Freedom.
September 4, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – Part 2
A look at Sunday’s games
The Washington Freedom can clinch the fourth and final WPS playoff spot in Saturday, but they’ll need some help from Sky Blue FC to do it.
September 1, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Breakers move into second, Philly backs into playoffs
PISCATAWAY, NJ—Sky Blue FC almost became the only team in Women’s Professional Soccer to beat Marta and FC Gold Pride twice, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Yurcak Field.
August 31, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – PART 1
A look at Wednesday’s games
Sky Blue FC can’t lock up a spot in the playoffs on Wednesday, but they can do themselves a lot of good with a win over first-place FC Gold Pride.
August 30, 2010 PAIRINGS SET
Several WPS players will miss season’s last weekend
Europe’s final four automatic berths for the 2011 Women’s World Cup will be filled between September 11 and 16, meaning that several WPS teams will play their final regular-season matches without key international talent.
August 29, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Breakers foil Independence
WEST CHESTER, Pa.---The Philadelphia Independence’s trip to playoffs is still on hold, as the Boston Breakers came from behind for a 2-1 win at Farrell Stadium on Sunday.
August 28, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Big win for Freedom; Gold Pride batter Beat
BOYDS, Md.—Abby Wambach scored both goals as the Washington Freedom rallied to edge sky Blue FC 2-1 Saturday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
August 27, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK
A look at the weekend’s games
Sky Blue FC and the Washington Freedom have played to a pair of draws so far this season, but both need a win on Saturday to take sole possession of the crucial fourth spot in the standings as the WPS playoff race winds down.
August 22, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
FC Gold Pride clinches regular season crown; Sky Blue triumphs over elements, Independence
PISCATAWAY, NJ—Yael Averbuch’s 60th-minute goal kept Sky Blue FC in the thick of the WPS playoff chase with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Independence Sunday at Yurcak Field.
August 21, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
The Beat goes on
NEW BRITAIN, Conn.—The Atlanta Beat roared to a 3-0 lead, then held off a desperate late comeback effort to defeat the Boston Breakers 3-2 Saturday at Veterans Stadium.
August 20, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – PART 2
A look at the weekend’s games
The Atlanta Beat are hoping for a fresh start – and a late run for the postseason – under newly-named head coach James Galanis, who replaced Gareth O’Sullivan in the wake of last Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. The Boston Breakers have their sights set on unseating Philadelphia for the second playoff seed.
August 19, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Win lifts Freedom into fourth place
BOYDS, Md—The Washington Freedom took over fourth place in the WPS standings with Thursday’s 2-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
August 18, 2010 WPS STANDINGS
Includes games played August 15, 2010
August 18, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – PART 1
A look at Thursday’s game
The Washington Freedom and Chicago Red Stars might be the only two teams playing on Thursday night, but the biggest beneficiary of the match might well be in Philadelphia, who could back into the playoffs with a Washington win or tie at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
August 15, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Philly, Boston both win
WEST CHESTER, Pa---Former UCLA star Christina DiMartino scored two goals and Joanna Lohman had the game winner in the last ten minutes as the Philadelphia Independence battled back from an early deficit for a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Beat at Farrell Stadium Sunday.
