SoccerPlus CT played its inaugural season in the WPSL in 2007, reaching the playoffs in their first year. The successful Staff and Roster of SoccerPlus CT REDS plans to continue a rich and successful tradition in the league for years to come.

About the Coaching: Tony DiCicco is the former Head Coach of the US Women's National Team. He won a World Cup Championship and Olympic Gold Medal and retired with the highest winning percentage in US Soccer History.

Type of Players: Top college players, US National Team Players (youth and full team), International Players and Aspiring Professional Players.

Local Colleges: UCONN, Central CT State, Hartford, Yale, Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Bridgeport, New Haven, Boston University, Springfield, UMASS

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The WPSL: Just the facts

Friday, May 23, 2008
By: Karyn Lush | womensprosoccer.com

(May 23, 2008) – As the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) ratchets up into full gear during Memorial Day weekend, here is a scouting report providing background on the league, how a few of its teams have partnered with Women’s Professional Soccer franchises and a quick glance at some WPSL players to watch.

What is the WPSL?
The WPSL is an amateur, independent national league that was founded in 1998. This summer collegiate, former professional and international players are competing on 50 WPSL teams in eight divisions. While the WPSL season began two weeks ago, it kicks off in earnest over Memorial Day weekend and runs through late July with a league championship held the last weekend in July.

How are WPS and its teams working with the WPSL?
Two WPS teams have formed relationships with WPSL teams in the Boston Breakers and the Chicago franchise. The Breakers are affiliated with SoccerPlus CT, whose head coach, Tony DiCicco, and assistant coach, Lisa Cole, form Boston’s Women’s Professional Soccer coaching staff. Chicago, meanwhile, has partnered with the MYSC Lady Blues who are based in Middleton, Wisc.

Who are some WPSL players to watch?

Erika Bohn, GK, FC Twente3 Illinois – The Defensive MVP of the 2004 College Cup in leading Notre Dame to the title, Bohn will be guarding the goal for FC Twente3 this summer.

Brandi Chastain, D, California Storm – The former U.S. National Team icon and star of the WUSA’s San Jose CyberRays is listed on the California Storm’s 2008 roster.

Libby Guess, F, SoccerPlusCT – In the first two games of the season, Guess, a UNC alumna, has scored two goals and two assists.

Mary-Frances Monroe, M, New England Mutiny – Monroe, a former member of the WUSA’s Philadelphia Charge and Boston Breakers, has recorded five goals and a pair of assists through the first two games of the season.

Sophia Perez, GK, SD United – Mexico’s starting goalkeeper at the 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament, Perez plays club soccer for SD United in San Diego.

Sissi, M, California Storm – A maestro in the midfield, Sissi headlined Brazil’s National Team for years before moving to the U.S. to play for the WUSA’s San Jose CyberRays and is listed as a member of the 2008 California Storm.

Stacey Tullock, M, Arizona Rush – A revelation in the Philadelphia Charge’s midfield, Tullock was a finalist for the 2002 WUSA Rookie of the Year award and will be suiting up for the Arizona Rush this summer.

Tiffany Weimer, F, SoccerPlus CT – A three-time All-American at Penn State, Weimer was the 2007 WPSL East Player of the Year and has already racked up four goals and two assists through two games.

Where can I find more information on the WPSL?
Learn more at http://www.wpsl.info.