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WPS Preview: FC Gold Pride Hosts Boston
WPS wraps up Sunday night when former U.S. teammates reunite on opposite sides of the field. Tony DiCicco will coach Kristine Lilly and the Boston Breakers against Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett and FC Gold Pride. All will make their WPS debut.
Apr 4, 2009 1:22:24 AM
By Kathryn L. Knapp
Sunday’s Boston Breakers-FC Gold Pride match will turn into a classic match reuniting former teammates make their WPS debut on opposite sides of the field. Toni DiCicco the all-time winningest coach in U.S. women’s history, leads Kristine Lilly and the Boston Breakers against Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett and FC Gold Pride. DiCicco coached Lilly,Chastain and Milbrett to both the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal and 1999 Women’s World Cup.
Lilly, Kelly Smith and Amy Rodriguez will look to lead Boston. In preseason, Kelly Schmedes made a name for herself. She tallied a hat trick in Boston’s 6-1 scrimmage against Boston College on March 11th. The Breakers have a number of offensive options, while maintaining a solid defense. Internationals Amy Le Peilbet (USA) and Alex Scott (England) make a strong back line.
On the other side of the field, Chastain and Milbrett will lead an equally talented squad. Christine Sinclair (Candada) and Formiga (Brazil) will add some international flair to FC Gold Pride’s lineup. In goal, rising U.S. star Nicole Barnhart should be a tough one to get by. The 27-year-old has made 12 appearances for the U.S., including helping the women to an Olympic Gold Medal in 2008.
The match will be a star-studded event full of competition. Expect both teams to put forth strong attacking efforts when they step onto the pitch at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara. Week two of WPS play wraps up with a must-see match.
Kathryn L. Knapp is women's soccer editor for Goal.com.
Sunday’s Boston Breakers-FC Gold Pride match will turn into a classic match reuniting former teammates make their WPS debut on opposite sides of the field. Toni DiCicco the all-time winningest coach in U.S. women’s history, leads Kristine Lilly and the Boston Breakers against Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett and FC Gold Pride. DiCicco coached Lilly,Chastain and Milbrett to both the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal and 1999 Women’s World Cup.
Lilly, Kelly Smith and Amy Rodriguez will look to lead Boston. In preseason, Kelly Schmedes made a name for herself. She tallied a hat trick in Boston’s 6-1 scrimmage against Boston College on March 11th. The Breakers have a number of offensive options, while maintaining a solid defense. Internationals Amy Le Peilbet (USA) and Alex Scott (England) make a strong back line.
On the other side of the field, Chastain and Milbrett will lead an equally talented squad. Christine Sinclair (Candada) and Formiga (Brazil) will add some international flair to FC Gold Pride’s lineup. In goal, rising U.S. star Nicole Barnhart should be a tough one to get by. The 27-year-old has made 12 appearances for the U.S., including helping the women to an Olympic Gold Medal in 2008.
The match will be a star-studded event full of competition. Expect both teams to put forth strong attacking efforts when they step onto the pitch at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara. Week two of WPS play wraps up with a must-see match.
Kathryn L. Knapp is women's soccer editor for Goal.com.
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