Sol's Marta World Player of the Year Candidate
FIFA announced the finalists earlier today.
Three of the five women finalists play in MLS - the others are Kelly Smith (Boston Breakers) and Cristiane (Chicago Red Stars).
From the WPS press release:
Cristiane, BRA/Chicago Red Stars - The only player in WPS to notch a hat trick this season, her incredible long-range strike against FC Gold Pride in mid-July was one of the goals of the year this season in WPS.
100 Percent Soccer @ Dec 8, 2009 2:29 AM EDT | Blog Profile
Related
- Sol's Marta Named FIFA World Player of Year (Again)
- Marta named World Player of Year
- World Player Shortlists Revealed
- Nick Green's Alternative Universe
- Marta: World Player of the Year, But Not Perfect
- Messi and Marta: 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year
- CONCACAF Player of the Year 2009 - nominations
- Thursday Kicks: WPS Announces Home Openers & More
