Category: Women’s United Soccer Association

Mia Hamm on the cover of a 2001 Washington Freedom program from the Women's United Soccer Association

Washington Freedom

Congratulations to the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League on winning their first NWSL with a 2-1 triumph over Chicago Red Stars on November 20th, 2021. Today let’s look back at D.C.’s original championship women’s club, the Washington Freedom, featuring Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach.

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2003 Carolina Courage media guide from the Women's United Soccer Association

Carolina Courage

Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003) Born: April 2000 – WUSA founding franchise Folded: September 15, 2003 First Game: April 21, 2001 (L 1-0 vs. Boston

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2001 New York Power Media Guide from the Women's United Soccer Association

New York Power

Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003) Born: April 2000 – WUSA founding franchise Folded: September 15, 2003 First Game: April 21, 2001 (T 0-0 @ Atlanta Beat) Last

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Philadelphia Charge Soccer

Philadelphia Charge

The Philadelphia Charge were a three-year entry in the Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003), the first pro soccer league for women in the United States. The Charge’s impact players were the team’s foreign stars. Striker Marinette Pichon of France won the WUSA’s Most Valuable Player award in 2002. Midfielder/forward Kelly Smith of England though limited by injuries during her Charge days, is widely considered one of the greatest offensive forces in the history of the women’s game. The Charge folded after three seasons in 2003 along with the rest of the WUSA.

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Kristine Lilly on the cover of the 2002 Boston Breakers media guide from the Women's United Soccer Association

Boston Breakers (2001-2003)

Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003) Born: April 10, 2000 – WUSA founding franchise Folded: September 15, 2003 First Game: April 21, 2001 (W 1-0 @ Carolina Courage)

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