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VIDEO: Marta Has High Hopes For Women's Professional Soccer
The new face of Women's Professional Soccer envisions crowded stadiums ans enthusiastic crowds at games.
Mar 6, 2009 3:39:40 AM
Two top-flight leagues in the U.S. will begin their respective seasons soon.
When it debuts, however, Women's Professional Soccer actually makes a strong argument to be the best league in women's soccer, with a wealth of world-wide talent participating.
However, women's soccer has not always been a viable proposition at the pro level. The WUSA, a league launched after the success of the 1999 World Cup, floundered, losing a considerable amount of money before its demise.
With the current economic crisis, players are well aware that the young league is in a fragile state, but many are still optimistic that the time is right for women's soccer to take a big step forward. The talent of players like Brazil's Marta is a major reason people believe in the venture.
Marto spoke recently on joining the league, where she will play for the Los Angeles Sol. Check out the video below.
When it debuts, however, Women's Professional Soccer actually makes a strong argument to be the best league in women's soccer, with a wealth of world-wide talent participating.
However, women's soccer has not always been a viable proposition at the pro level. The WUSA, a league launched after the success of the 1999 World Cup, floundered, losing a considerable amount of money before its demise.
With the current economic crisis, players are well aware that the young league is in a fragile state, but many are still optimistic that the time is right for women's soccer to take a big step forward. The talent of players like Brazil's Marta is a major reason people believe in the venture.
Marto spoke recently on joining the league, where she will play for the Los Angeles Sol. Check out the video below.
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