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San Diego Spirit Match Preview v Phialdelphia

June 21, 2002 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
San Diego Spirit News Release


Philadelphia comes to San Diego to face the Spirit after defeating the Carolina Courage, 3-1, on Wednesday night in a battle for first place in the WUSA. The Charge will be looking to avenge its only loss of the season as San Diego defeated Philadelphia 1-0 on May 19. Despite the loss, Philadelphia leads the all-time series 2-1-1. The Charge is undefeated in four straight matches and has remained atop the WUSA standings all season. San Diego has dropped four straight after handing the Charge its first and only loss of the season. The Spirit has been outscored 11-2 in those four matches. "It is obvious that Philadelphia is at the of the top of the standings for a reason, " said interim head coach Kevin Crow. "They lost arguably the best player in the league (Kelly Smith) and are still producing. Marinette Pichon is filling the role nicely and will be a difficult assignment for our team.''

CHARGE NOTES...

· Philadelphia is the only team to not allow a goal during the first 15 minutes of action in 2002.

· The Charge is 12-1-0 all-time when scoring the first goal.

· Philadelphia has never lost a match when leading at halftime, holding a 10-0-0 record.

· Goalkeeper Melissa Moore has allowed only two goals in her last four matches.

· Marinette Pichon has scored seven of the last eight goals Philadelphia has registered.

SPIRIT NOTES...

· The match will be the home debut for interim head coach Kevin Crow.

· San Diego has listed defender Rhiannon Tanaka as out for the match with a strained hamstring.

· Shannon MacMillan, who is listed as doubtful, has not missed a game in her WUSA career due to an injury.

· Newly acquired defender Anna Kraus may see action in Sunday's match.

· The 15 points separating Philadelphia and San Diego in the standings is the largest spread ever for the Spirit entering a game.

SATURDAY TRAINING TIMES... The San Diego Spirit will be training at Torero Stadium on Saturday, June 22, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Media members are encouraged to come for interviews after the session has concluded. Please contact the Communications Department to schedule an interview. The Philadelphia Charge will not be training on Saturday in San Diego.



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