Women`s Premier Soccer League 601 Montgomery Street, 16th

Women’s Premier Soccer League
601 Montgomery Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 1-800-854-0913
Fax: 1-800-854-0913
League Commissioner
Jerry Zanelli
Phone: 1-800-854-0913 ext. 701
Email: [email protected]
Operations Director
Colette Hanlon
Phone: 1-800-854-0913 ext. 0
Email: [email protected]
Media Director
Stephen Kowalski
Phone: 1-800-854-0913 ext. 705
Email: [email protected]
Women’s Premier Soccer League
601 Montgomery Street, 16th Floor, San Francisco, California 94111
Phone/Fax: 1-800-854-0913 ● Email: [email protected] ● Web: www.wpsl.info
Greetings!
The 2nd Women’s Premier Soccer League National Championship Tournament will be held
July 31st – August 1st in Folsom, California. The tournament, set up in a knockout style
bracket, brings together each of the three division champions (North, South, East) along with a
wildcard team from the North or South.
Because of the league’s competitiveness, the division champions may be unknown until the
final week of the season. The Eastern Division is a race between two teams, defending
champions New England Mutiny and the rookie Steel City Sparks. The Western Division race
is between last year’s WPSL National Champions Utah Spiders and last year’s runner-ups
California Storm.
Those two divisions may be close, but not as close as the Southern Division where three to four
teams may be crowned champions. At least one thing is for sure, the WPSL National
Championship Tournament will not disappoint.
“…it has grown into the only stand-alone national
women’s soccer league in the country.”
The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) sanctioned the WPSL seven years ago
as a Regional league. USASA is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the
ruling body of soccer in the United States and FIFA the world's ruling body for soccer. Two
years ago, the WPSL was given National status and has been busy expanding ever since.
“When all was said and done, the WPSL succeeded in its
endeavors as it has done throughout its existence.”
The WPSL began with only four Californian teams, and because of the high level of play and
the ideology of the league, it has grown into the only stand-alone national women’s soccer
league in the country. The league’s mission is to provide a playing opportunity for elite
women soccer players, to promote and develop independent women’s soccer at the highest
level and to bring quality soccer to the community and youth programs, while promoting the
stature of female athletes as role models.
Before the season, the WPSL buzzed with activity: finding and signing new teams, readjusting
schedules and expanding its staff. When all was said and done, the WPSL succeeded in its
endeavors as it has done throughout its existence. They added seven more teams from across
the United States: Las Vegas Tabagators, Central California Gold, Massachusetts Stingers,
Steel City Sparks, SWC Houston Stars, Rochester Reign, Northern California Blues, as well as
three provisional teams: Denver Kickers, Grand Rapids Alliance and F.C Indiana.
“The existence of new teams each year goes to show that we continue to have growth,” says
League Commissioner Jerry Zanelli. “And next year we will add the provisional teams plus
eight to ten more teams into the league. There will be teams in Oklahoma, Texas,
Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona.”
“Two Elk Grove Players Make Country, Team and
League Proud”
The 2004 season has already held numerous triumphs. In the year the Women’s United Soccer
Association suspended operations, the WPSL carried on as usual, even grabbing the attention
of national teams around the world. Two Elk Grove Pride players, Stephanie Lopez (Portland)
and Megan Rapinoe (Portland), helped the U.S. Women’s U-19 National Team qualify for the
World Championships in Thailand, this November. Following the U-19 team’s success, head
coach Mark Krikorian invited Meghan Schnur (UCONN) of the New England Mutiny, to the
U-19 U.S. training camp roster. SWC Houston Stars were also glad to announce that the U-19
Honduran Women’s National Team called upon the very talented Briggeht Garcia.
“…the Las Vegas Tabagators held the Mexican
National Team to a 0-0 draw…”
Furthermore, several players were then called-up to their respective Olympic teams. Tanya
Kalivas (California Storm), Ileana Moschos (California Storm) and Sophia Smith (SWC
Houston Stars) have been training for the Greek team in preparations to the August games in
Athens. The U.S. placed Lorrie Fair (California Storm) and Brandi Chastain (California
Storm) on its Olympic team.
Many current WPSL players also attended the WUSA Soccer Festivals held at the worldrenowned National Sports Center, Blaine, Minn., and the newly built Home Depot Center,
Carson, Calif. In total, 22 players representing nine WPSL teams took the field in front of the
tens-of-thousand screaming fans. Sissi (Brazil WNT, Storm); Keri Sanchez (Mexican WNT,
Storm); and Mary-Frances Monroe (New England Mutiny) are just a few who attended.
However even minus the WUSA players, the WPSL stands alone. The WPSL has players from
16 of this year’s Top 25 women’s NCAA Division I teams, seven of the top ten. Also included
in the bunch are players from the 2003 National Champion Portland Pilots and 2004 runnerups Connecticut Huskies.
Success did not stop at an individual level. The California Storm took on the San Francisco
Nighthawks at Spartan Stadium in a doubleheader with the MLS San Jose Earthquakes and
Canadian National Team. A couple weeks later, the WPSL showed its strength once again
when the Las Vegas Tabagators held the Mexican National Team to a 0-0 draw at the Peter
Johann Memorial Field at UNLV. In the game, keeper Jenna Huff recorded 15 saves and the
Tabagators defensive line kept the Mexican aerial-attack at bay. The Mutiny will also play the
Athens-bound Chinese National Team at Agawam High School on Thursday, July 29th.
The WPSL is a league that remains dedicated to women soccer players and will continue to do
so for years to come. It is also an open league. All league information such as: team bios,
rosters, statistics, schedules, results, constitution and by-laws, forms, instructions, meeting
minutes and latest league news is available on the website www.wpsl.info.
FACT SHEET
THE WPSL BECAME A NATIONAL LEAGUE IN 2003
THE WPSL IS THE ONLY STAND-ALONE WOMEN’S
NATIONAL LEAGUE IN THE UNITED STATES!
THE WPSL IS AN AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE MADE TO
BETTER THE STATE OF SOCCER IN THE UNITED STATES!
UTAH, ELK GROVE, LAS VEGAS, HOUSTON AND OTHER
WPSL CLUBS WORK WITH YOUTH LEAGUES TO RAISE THE
LEVEL OF PLAY!
THE WPSL GIVES A PLAYING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE
ELITE WOMEN SOCCER PLAYERS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL!
41 WUSA PLAYERS, 12 NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS AND 5
OLYMPIC TEAM PLAYERS PLAY IN THE WPSL!
PLAYERS FROM 16 OF THE TOP 25 RANKED TEAMS IN THE
2004 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S SOCCER STANDINGS PLAY
IN THE WPSL!
THE WPSL PROMOTES THE STATURE OF FEMALE ATHLETE
AS ROLE MODELS FOR THE YOUTH!
TO CONTACT THE WPSL, EMAIL US AT [email protected]
Folsom High School Stadium
Home of the California Storm!
1655 Iron Point Road, Folsom, California 95630
Phone: (916) 355-1115
The Folsom High School Soccer Field is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills outside of
Sacramento, California
FOUNDED: 2003
COST: $4.3 Million
CAPACITY: 5,000 w/ Press Box
(Phone lines & A/C outlets)
LARGEST CROWD: 4,951
FIELD SIZE:
120 x 70
TURF: FIFA Approved Field Turf
HISTORY:
The brand-new Folsom Stadium opened its gates, September 17, 2003
The 2001 Lady Folsom Bulldogs Soccer team ranked 4th in the country.
Played host to Boys and Girls California Interscholastic Federation Soccer Playoffs
FOR FUN, VISIT:
Folsom Premium Outlets: From the school make a U-turn at Grover Rd onto Iron
Point Rd. Turn Right onto Folsom Blvd. 2.4 miles
Folsom Lake State Park: From school make a U-turn at Grover Rd onto Iron
Point Rd. Turn Right on Prairie City Rd. Continue on Sibley St. Turn Left on
Natoma St. Turn Right on Folsom Blvd. Folsom Blvd becomes American River
Bridge. Continue on Folsom Auburn Rd. 5.4 miles
Century 14 Movie Theatre: From school make a U-turn at Grover Rd onto Iron
Point Rd. 2.1 miles
DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM:
FROM THE WEST: Take Hwy 50 to Folsom. Take the Prairie City Road Exit.
Make a Left. The stadium will be on the right.
FROM THE EAST: Take Hwy 50 to Folsom. Take the Prairie City Road Exit.
Make a Right. The stadium will be on the right.
Women’s Premier Soccer League • 601 Montgomery Street, 16th Floor • San Francisco, California 94111
Phone/Fax: 1-800-854-0913 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.wpsl.info
The teams in the WPSL have won numerous tournaments and titles including
Regional and National Championships. National Open and Amateur Open winners
for the WPSL include: Ajax of Southern California, California Storm and San
Diego WFC. The teams are coached by top-notch professionals and are well
respected in their communities. WPSL teams are located throughout the United
States.
Ajax of Southern California
Attention: Jeff Thomas
Street: P.O. Box 280100
Northridge, CA 91328
Phone: (818) 988-9500
Fax: (818) 988-4490
Email: [email protected]
Massachusetts Stingers
Attention: Raul Reis
Address: 178 Pearse Rd.
Swansea, MA 02777
Phone: (774) 930-1027
Fax: (508) 336-2788
Email: [email protected]
California Storm of Sacramento
Attention: Jerry Zanelli
Address: 4041 American River Dr
Sacramento, CA. 95864
Phone: (916) 484-3702
Fax: (916) 487-1307
Email: [email protected]
New England Mutiny
Attention: Joe Ferrara
Address: 101 State Street, Suite 619, Springfield,
MA 01103
Phone: (413) 330-9775
Fax: (413) 543-0730
Email: [email protected]
Central California Gold
Attention: Luciano M. Silveira
Address: 1429 Stanislaus St., Suite D
Escalon, CA 95320
Phone: (209) 595-3371
Fax: (209) 575-4677
Email: [email protected]
Northern California Blues
Attention: Northern California Blues Board of
Directors
Address: 966 Cass St., Suite 150
Monterey, CA 93940
Fax: (831) 457-2398
E-mail: [email protected]
Denver Diamonds
Attention: Scott Dedycker
Address: 564 S. Logan St.
Denver, CO. 80209
Phone: (303) 520-6402
Email: [email protected]
Denver Kickers
Attention: Debbie Rock
Address: 16776 W. 50th Ave.
Golden, CO 80403
Email: [email protected]
East Bay Power
Attention: Ernesto Silva
Address: 517 Wilbur Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523
Phone: (510) 910-3873
Fax: (925) 934-1652
Email: [email protected]
Elk Grove Pride
Attention: Frank Vellutini
Address: 10399 Corfu Dr.
Elk Grove, CA. 95624
Phone: (916) 801-3363
Fax: (916) 681-5771
Email: [email protected]
Rhode Island Rays
Attention: James Kelly
Address: 44 Border Drive
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: (401) 789-7477
Fax: (401) 782-1652
Email: [email protected]
Rochester Reign
Attention: Jami Dansingburg
Address: PO Box 10507
Rochester, NY 14610
Phone: (585) 704-2366
Fax: (866) 725-2642
Email: [email protected]
San Diego WFC
Attention: Lu Snyder
Address: 9606 Aero Drive Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 836-4433
Fax: (858) 836-4401
Email: [email protected]
San Francisco Nighthawks
Attention: Dick Cross
Address: 1708 Waller Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 386-0856
Fax: (415) 386-2043
Email: [email protected]
FC Indiana
Attention: Shek Borkowski
Street: P.O. Box 321
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574) 849-7157
Fax: (574) 831-6868
Email: [email protected]
Steel City Sparks
Attention: Chris Quahliero
Address: 3153 New Butler Rd.
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 656-8216
Fax: (724) 924-9880
Email: [email protected]
Grand Rapids Alliance
Attention: Abrahm Shearer
Address: 430 Gladstone SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: (616) 481-8434
Email: [email protected]
SWC Houston Stars
Attention: Luis Labastida
Address: 1118 F.M. 2977
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: (713) 545-8669
Fax: (281) 342-9157
Email: [email protected]
Las Vegas Tabagators
Attention: Saeed Bonabian
Address: 6584 Palmyra Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: (702) 252-0238
Fax: (702) 895-7347
Email: [email protected]
Maryland Pepsi Pride
Attention: Jack Wetherson
Address: 301 Najoles Road, Suite 206
Millersville, MD 21108
Phone: (410) 729-1100
Fax: (410) 729-1604
Email: [email protected]
Utah Spiders
Attention: Jamie Schock
Address: P.O. Box 9513
Salt Lake City, UT. 84109
Phone: (801) 918-1102
Email: [email protected]