New York Power Trade Kester, Draft Pick for Keeper Smolak
Published on October 15, 2002 under Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
New York Power News Release
New York Power General Manager Susan Marenoff announced today the Power have acquired, in a trade with the San Diego Spirit, Goalkeeper Carly Smolak. In the trade Sherrill Kester returns to the Spirit and they also receive the Power's 2003 third round draft pick.
Smolak, 23 from Lake Oswego, OR started the last seven games for the Spirit, finishing the season with a 1.75 goals against average .Her first career start ever, in 2001, was against the Power on June 30 where she earned a 1-1 draw. She played her collegiate soccer at Stanford University and ranks second all time in saves and shutouts compiling a record of 63-15-6
"We are very excited to bring Carly into the mix of Power goalkeepers," said GM Susan Marenoff. "Carly is a young and driven player who we hope will continue to progress immeasurably"
The Power will play their next post-season exhibition game against the Carolina Courage on October 19 in Charleston, SC. The game will be played at 3pm at Blackbaud Stadium. For information on 2003 New York Power ticket packages, please call 1-866-POWR-TIX or visit NYPOWER.com.
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