Sol trade Fletcher and Welsh to Saint Louis Athletica
May 8, 2009 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Los Angeles Sol News Release
CARSON, CA - Friday, May 8, 2009 - The Los Angeles Sol (Women's Professional Soccer) today announced that defender Kendall Fletcher, forward Christie Welsh and a 2011 second-round draft pick have been traded to the Saint Louis Athletica.
In return, the Sol will receive a conditional 2010 first-round draft pick and a 2011 first-round draft pick. The conditional 2010 first-round draft pick becomes a 2010 second-round draft pick if the Athletica fail to finish the season as one of the top five teams in the WPS.
"We would like to thank both Kendall and Christie for their time with the Sol," said Los Angeles Sol General Manager Charlie Naimo. "While we are sad to see players of their talent and character leave, we feel that this trade provides us with a great opportunity to build for the future."
The Los Angeles Sol host the Boston Breakers this Sunday, May 10 at The Home Depot Center on the Campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills. Kick-off is at 1 p.m. The Los Angeles Sol is guaranteeing all fans in attendance this Sunday a free ticket to the club's June 3 home game against the Chicago Red Stars, if the Sol win. For more information or to purchase Los Angeles Sol tickets today, please call toll free at 1-877-4-SOL-TIX (476-5849) or visit www.LosAngelesSol.com.
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