Boston Breakers Unveil Opening Day Roster

Published on April 8, 2013 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Boston Breakers News Release


After several months of preparation by the coaching staff and six weeks of intense training on the field by the players, the Boston Breakers are set to open the 2013 National Women's Soccer League season. Breakers Head Coach Lisa Cole has announced her 18-player roster set for Sunday's opener against the Washington Spirit.

This year's Breakers team has a whole new look, one that includes three-time Olympic gold medalist Heather O'Reilly, 2012 Olympic gold medalist Sydney Leroux, Canadian bronze medalist defender Rhian Wilkinson, returning Breakers defender and Olympic gold medalist Cat Whitehill, and 2012's dangerous duo of Australian striker Kyah Simon and third-year Breaker Katie Schoepfer, who combined for 19 goals and eight assists a year ago.

"I think our roster has come together nicely," Cole said. "I am just excited to see this team continue to improve and develop. Every time we have gotten the chance to play, we have become more familiar with each other and the system. I want us to take on the challenges (Sunday's) game brings and to go out and give our fans a fun opening day win."

To see the entire 18-player opening day roster, visit our team 2013 roster page.

The Breakers open the inaugural NWSL season this Sunday night (April 14) at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville against the Washington Spirit. Tickets are selling fast, and a sellout is expected. To purchase tickets, visit www.breakerstickets.com or call 617-945-1704.

Time is running out on Breakers video project

We're approaching full time and you can make the difference to help us reach our goal to fund: "Beautiful: Teaching Girls Soccer the Boston Breakers Way," an innovative video series to help young girls learn the beautiful game.

There are only 4 days left to raise the needed money to fund this project! If we don't get fully funded by 10:30 a.m. this Friday, April 12, the project will not be made.

"Beautiful: Teaching Girls Soccer the Boston Breakers Way" will explore the unique characteristics of the young female athlete, and examine proactive approaches to teaching girls the game the right way and to avoiding pitfalls like injuries and burnout.

To contribute to the project, visit Beautiful Kickstarter page and help make this innovative and groundbreaking project come to life! We thank you for the support.

Sign up for Breakers clinic hosted by Newton Girls Soccer

The Boston Breakers will hold a four-day development clinic, hosted by Newton Girls Soccer, over April vacation. Running from April 16-19 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), the clinic will be run by experienced coaches and Boston Breakers players.

The coaching staff will use a curriculum designed to develop players of all ages and abilities. The clinic costs $175, and to register, visit www.newtongirlssoccer.org. The registration cost not only gets you into the four-day clinic, it includes a ticket to a Boston Breakers home game, T-shirt, and other great giveaways!

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