Breakers Announce 18 Player Roster

April 1, 2010 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Boston Breakers News Release


The Breakers released the team's final opening day roster today, following three-plus weeks of preseason camp. WPS mandates that teams must announce their final opening day roster of 18 full rostered players, plus four developmental players by today.

The roster features nine returning players from their inaugural season. Team veterans are highlighted by 2009 WPS All-Stars Amy LePeilbet, Kristine Lilly, Alex Scott and Kelly Smith. LePeilbet was named the 2009 WPS MedImmune Defender of the Year while Smith was named the first-ever WPS Player of the Month in April 2009.

In the off-season the Breakers acquired U.S. Women's National Team forward Lauren Cheney and defender Stephanie Cox, along with National Team pool midfielder, Leslie Osborne.

Cheney and Penn State goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were selected by the Breakers in the first round of the 2010 WPS Draft. Other 2010 draftees making it through training camp include Santa Clara defender Jordan Angeli (2nd round) and University of Denver forward Taryn Hemmings (7th round), one of the team's four developmental players.

In addition to Scott and Smith of England, Spanish forward Laura del Rio, forward Sarah Walsh of Australia, and Brazilian forward Fabiana, combine for the league maximum five international players.

Meet the Team Event Set for April 5

The second annual Meet the Team Event is on Monday, April 5 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 575 Memorial Drive in Cambridge. The exclusive event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and you must be a Breakers Member (full season ticket holder) to attend.

Be the first to meet every player on this year's team, hear from the coaching staff and collect autographs and photos from all of your favorite players.

It's not too late to order your Breakers Membership for the 2010 season and to enjoy the best seats and exclusive Member benefits and events. Click here for more information.

WPS Launches Fantasy Challenge

Today WPS unveiled enhancements to the womensprosoccer.com network including the WPS Fantasy Challenge, as well as comments and ratings on league and team news articles.

The WPS Fantasy Challenge allows fans to test their knowledge of WPS players while competing in leagues. Great prizes - including PUMA gear and player-autographed items - are on the line for season-long winners, while weekly prizes will also be awarded.

After registering for WPS Fantasy Challenge, sign up for the "Breakers Fans" fantasy league and complete against other Breakers' fans. The winner of the Breakers Fans league will win a pair of season tickets for the 2011 season.

Fans are also now able to comment upon and rate news articles on bostonbreakers.com by first registering for a username at bostonbreakers.com.



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