2009 WPS Championship Presented by MedImmune Set for Saturday
Published on August 19, 2009 under Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) News Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 19, 2009) - The match-up for the inaugural WPS Championship presented by MedImmune was finalized on Wednesday night when No. 4 seed Sky Blue FC defeated No. 2 seed Saint Louis Athletica in the Super Semifinal, 1-0, on a goal in the 30th minute by Keeley Dowling at The Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in Fenton, MO.
Under the WPS Playoff format, as regular season champions, the Los Angeles Sol earned the right to host the WPS Championship and will face Sky Blue FC, which squeaked into the playoffs on the final day of the regular season led by player/coach Christie Rampone. The WPS Championship will kick-off at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on Saturday, August 22 with television coverage produced by Fox Soccer Channel and carried live on Fox Sports Net, Comcast SportsNet and select regional affiliates. The telecast will begin with a live 30-minute pregame show at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. For local TV listings go to: http://www.womensprosoccer.com/Home/schedule/2009-tv-schedule.aspx
Individual tickets for the inaugural WPS Championship are available at The Home Depot Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster phone and retail outlets. Group discounted rates are available by calling 1-877-4-SOL-TIX (765-849) or visiting www.LosAngelesSol.com for more information!
Women's Professional Soccer Stories from August 19, 2009
- 2009 WPS Championship Presented by MedImmune Set for Saturday - WPS
- Dowling Goal Launches Sky Blue FC into WPS Championship - Sky Blue FC
- Sky Blue FC's Playoff Run Continues Against Saint Louis - Sky Blue FC
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