It was a career that any footballer, male or female, would be envious of. And perhaps it's
because of that that many of us are still struggling to grasp the fact that it's actually over.
Twenty-four seasons of soccer at the highest level. Five World Cups. Four NCAA Championships.
Two World Cup Championships.
Twenty ten was an eventful year for a number of New England-based teams.
Perhaps the most notable moment within the confines of the region was Boston Aztec's capture
of the WPSL national championship back on August 1st. The Aztec (12-1-1, 37 pts.), who also serve
as the feeder team for the Boston Breakers, claimed the title with a 2-1 win over Ajax America down
in the oppressive, unforgiving Dallas heat thanks to goals from Becky Ryan and Becca Mays.
Twenty ten was an eventful year for a number of New England-based teams.
Perhaps the most notable moment within the confines of the region was Boston Aztec's capture
of the WPSL national championship back on August 1st. The Aztec (12-1-1, 37 pts.), who also serve
as the feeder team for the Boston Breakers, claimed the title with a 2-1 win over Ajax America down
in the oppressive, unforgiving Dallas heat thanks to goals from Becky Ryan and Becca Mays.
Kudos to U.S. soccer legend Kristine LIlly for calling it a day while she's still got game.
After 352 appearances for the national team, one of the most beloved figures in the history of
women's soccer anounced she is retiring.
The 5-foot-4-inch midfielder hangs up her boots at age 39 as perhaps the game's most
accomplished player and certainly one of the most successful and decorated female athletes in
U.
Kristine Lilly, the most prolific and decorated female player in soccer history, announced her
retirement Wednesday afternoon.
After a 24-year career that spanned five Women's World Cups and a record 352 caps with the U.S.
Women's National Team, the legendary Lilly called it a career.
"I told myself I would take until the end of the year to make a decision after some time off so
I wasn't just retiring because of the long year and the fact that I was tired," said Lilly, who
will turn 40 this year, via a U.
Kristine Lilly, the most prolific and decorated female player in soccer history, announced her
retirement Wednesday afternoon.
After a 24-year career that spanned five Women's World Cups and a record 352 caps with the U.S.
Women's National Team, the legendary Lilly called it a career.
"I told myself I would take until the end of the year to make a decision after some time off so
I wasn't just retiring because of the long year and the fact that I was tired," said Lilly, who
will turn 40 this year, via a U.
Photo by Trent Davol/ISIPhotos.com
Kristine Lilly, one of the most accomplished players in women's soccer history, has retired.
The world record holder for international appearances with an amazing 352, Lilly has decided to
step away from both the U.S. women's national team and her professional career with the WPS Boston
Breakers after spending parts of four decades playing at the highest level.
Oh, an application for a press credential for the US friendly on the 22nd. This should be
amusing.
Quote: Originally Posted by USSF We have received your application and will notify
you of the status in due course. Sounds promising!
The USA's 25-player camp that opened today features three players who received their first-ever
call-ups to the full team. All played in a youth Women's World Cup for the USA and all are at
different stages of their careers. Jordan Angeli (U-20s in Russia '06) had an excellent season with
the Boston Breakers during her rookie year, scoring seven goals, second only to Kelly Smith.
United States Women's National Team coach Pia Sundhage released the roster of 23 players that will
travel to China for the Four Nations Tournament at the end of the month.
The U.S. has not participated in this tournament since 2007, but is looking to add to its record
six Four Nations titles.
Women's Professional Soccer held it's 3rd Draft at the NSCAA Convention on January 14th in
Baltimore, MD. 900 players entered the draft with hopes of getting selected by any team. The only
problem is that this Draft was much shorter with only 4 rounds, and 24 picks overall. Unless, they
were Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Sinead Farelly, Lauren Fowlkes, or Meghan Klingenberg, the
hopeful players had about a 3% chance of getting drafted.
BALTIMORE, Md. The Boston Breakers added midfielder Keelin Winters, along with forwards Whitney
Palmer, Katie Sheeleigh, and Tanya Taylor to their potent attack Friday afternoon at the 2011
Womens Professional Soccer Draft.
Winters, who was taken with the sixth overall pick, played collegiately at the University of
Portland from 2007-2010.
BALTIMORE, Md. The Boston Breakers added midfielder Keelin Winters, along with forwards Whitney
Palmer, Katie Sheeleigh, and Tanya Taylor to their potent attack Friday afternoon at the 2011
Womens Professional Soccer Draft.
Winters, who was taken with the sixth overall pick, played collegiately at the University of
Portland from 2007-2010.
U.S. WNT SET TO FACE SWEDEN AS 23 PLAYERS TRAVEL TO CHINA: U.S. Women's National Team head
coach Pia Sundhage has named 23 players to the roster for the 2011 Four Nations Tournament taking
place in Chongqing, China, where the USA will face Sweden, Canada and the host. With the 2011 FIFA
Women's World Cup commencing in late June, the tournament will be a key part of Sundhage's crafting
of the eventual Women's World Cup roster as the USA takes on three strong nations, including
Sweden, which is the USA's third Group C opponent at the Women's World Cup in Germany.
Update
It's official, the Union have signed Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes. From the announcement on
the Union website:
"We are very happy to have agreed to deals with both Faryd and Carlos," said Team Manager Peter
Nowak. "It is great to have an experienced player, such as Faryd, show his desire and commitment to
become a member of the Philadelphia Union family.
