WPS Suspends Play for 2012 Season

Published on January 30, 2012 under Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Boston Breakers News Release


Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) announced Monday that its Board of Governors has voted to suspend the 2012 season to permit the League to focus on the resolution of certain pending legal issues and the challenges that now face the League as a result of its ongoing dispute with a former owner.

"We firmly believe there is a place in the global sports landscape for Women's Professional Soccer," said WPS CEO Jennifer O'Sullivan. "Making the decision to suspend the 2012 season was a difficult and painful one, but it is necessary to take the time to address current issues and solidify our business in order to provide appropriate support needed to achieve the League's long-term goals. Those that take part in our League - players, partners and fans - deserve the best, and that is what we are taking the time to ensure we deliver when we resume play in 2013 and beyond."

WPS has established its plans to return to play in 2013, and all five owners of the League's existing teams - Atlanta Beat, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence, Sky Blue FC and Western New York Flash - will remain active with the CEO, Jennifer O'Sullivan, in the governance of WPS throughout the current year.

"Like our loyal supporters, we are upset by today's announcement. The Boston Breakers were in a very good situation both on and off the field for 2012," Boston Breakers Associate General Manager Lee Billiard said. "We want to thank all of those who purchased season memberships. Thanks to you, we were in a great position to exceed previous years' ticket sales. We will continue to work hard supporting WPS, our players, and our supporters with a view to returning soon."

TICKET REFUNDS

Regarding ticket refunds, all group tickets, season tickets, flex packs, and youth soccer partnerships that were purchased are going to be automatically refunded over the course of the next three weeks. If you have any questions regarding ticket refunds, you may contact either Lee Billiard at lbilliard@bostonbreakers.com or at 781-619-9339 or Gary Beatty (gbeatty@bostonbreakers.com or at 781-619-9328).

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