The Womens' Professional Soccer league had its inaugural match this past Sunday where the hometown LA Sol defeated the Washington Freedom 2-0 in front of a crowd of more than 14,000! The league's first ever goal was scored by Sol defender Allison Falk, who headed in a free kick served by Japanese star Aya Miyama just six minutes into play. The Sol went on to tally a second mark in the 87th minute as Camile Abily of France chipped a ball over Freedom goalkeeper, and US National Team veteran, Brianna Scurry. The Sol look for their second win when they head to New York/New Jersey to do battle with Sky Blue FC on April 5.
This match marks a great achievement in women's soccer as the league currently has seven teams and already has plans to add three more teams in 2010. The WPS has brought the world's most elite soccer talent together within a singular league giving all of us a chance to watch and many young girls the ability to dream. The Sol's roster alone boasts players from France, China, Sweden, Japan and Brazil not to mention players from all across the United States.
The WPS symbolizes everything that can be achieved through soccer. Not only has it brought the world's game and the world's best players to the US but it acts as a bridge between cultures, languages, and backgrounds. It is a link that all these players share and it is the link that will connect our youth to a sport as well as a positive image of strong, healthy and hardworking women.
Every WPS team is located in a SCORES city, including the three 2010 exspansion teams. This is a great chance for us to motivate our girls and show them what they can achieve through soccer. Whether they want to play professionaly is not important, it is the idea that soccer can teach them skills they need to succeed and provide them with opportunities they never thought possible.
Visit the WPS Website and get behind your team!
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