Sol Fall to Red Stars
August 2, 2009 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Los Angeles Sol News Release
BRIDGEVIEW, ILL. - August 2, 2009 - The Los Angeles Sol (Women's Professional Soccer) fell to the Chicago Red Stars 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Park.
The Red Stars opened the scoring in the 10th minute on a strike from U.S. National Team midfielder Carli Lloyd and carried their 1-0 advantage in the interval. Just after the break, another U.S. international hit home for the hosts; this time Lindsay Tarpley found the net behind Sol âkeeper Karina LeBlanc to double the lead to 2-0.
The Sol pulled a goal back in the 90th minute when Chinese international forward Han Duan collected a pass from team captain and U.S. international Shannon Boxx, but, with the Sol pushing for an equalizer, Brazilian Cristiane clinched it for Chicago in added time.
The Los Angeles Sol, 2009 WPS Regular season champions, will return to action on Sunday, August 9 at the Boston Breakers in what will be their final game of the 2009 regular season. On Saturday, August 22, they will host an opponent to be determined in the inaugural WPS Championship at The Home Depot Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call toll-free 1-877-4-SOL-TIX or visit www.LosAngelesSol.com.
Women's Professional Soccer Stories from August 2, 2009
- Lindsay Tarpley named WPS Player of the Week - Chicago Stars FC
- Red Stars Close Out Home Schedule With 3-1 Win Over Sol - Chicago Stars FC
- Sol Fall to Red Stars - Los Angeles Sol
- Athletica clinch spot in WPS Super Semifinal - St. Louis Athletica
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