Out of Retirement
Filed under: San Jose, Women's Professional Soccer League40 year old Brandi Chastain will play for San Jose’s FC Gold Pride of the WPS.
40 year old Brandi Chastain will play for San Jose’s FC Gold Pride of the WPS.
Marta, a three-time FIFA player of the year, is joining the new women’s league in the United States. The 22-year-old Brazilian striker said Monday she will sign a three-year contract to play for the Los Angeles Sol of the Women’s Professional Soccer league.
more after the jump (more…)
According to the Wall Street Journal, the upcoming Women’s Professional Soccer League has finalized a three year deal with Puma, paying $10 Million to become the official equipment sponsor.
Image via RiverDaughter
| I am writing from the Hyatt Regency Century City in Los Angeles, where I will be through Monday to attend league meetings for Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and everything related to MLS Cup, which will be played Sunday at Home Depot Center between Columbus and New York. While I am always firm in my stance that St. Louis is the soccer capital of North America, this week I’d have to say all the action is right here. More after the jump… |
Our boy Patrick from the Chicago Red Stars just tipped us off on this event. If you are in the Chicago area swing through and show some supprt.
Chicago, IL (October 10, 2008) - The Chicago Red Stars cordially invite you to join us at Underground on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, for an exclusive event. VIP Access will give you the opportunity to meet 2008 US Women’s National Soccer Team Olympic Gold Medalist Kate Markgraf, along with Red Stars Head Coach Emma Hayes, President Peter Wilt, GM Marcia McDermott and additional Red Stars staff.
Underground is a 21 and older venue. It is located in downtown Chicago at 56 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60610. VIP Access is from 5:30pm-8:30pm, and Kate Markgraf is scheduled from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
Tickets are $65 and the majority of every ticket sold will benefit the Chicago Red Stars Charitable Foundation. Each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, served from 5:45pm to 6:45pm, and 3 drink tickets.
Head here for more info.
The best female player in the world was chosen by LA in the WPS International Draft today.
Image via CE
With the WPS handling it’s allocation draft yesterday, we just got these great images. The image above is Christie Rampone, Natasha Kai and Heather O’Reilly posing with their gold medals on The Empire State Building’s 86th floor observatory.
Natasha Kai and Heather O’Reilly signing autographs.
Props to Stephanie for sending these our way.