January 30, 2012 DIFFICULT DECISION WPS hopes to be back in 2013, but nothing concrete
Women's Professional Soccer might have dealt itself a death blow on Monday, choosing to suspend operations for the 2012 season, although many involved in the league insist play will resume in 2013.
January 30, 2012 SUSPENDED Citing legal battle, WPS won't play in 2012
Women's Professional Soccer might have dealt itself a final blow on Monday in announcing that the league is suspending the 2012 season, largely due to a legal battle with Dan Borislow owner of the league's former magicJack team.
January 19, 2012 SETTLEMENT TALKS No deal yet between WPS and magicJack
Women's Professional Soccer is in discussion to settle a lawsuit brought by magicJack owner Dan Borislow, but terms are far from finalized, according to league sources.
January 5, 2012 WPS DRAFT DETAILS SET Atlanta has first pick; Four rounds slated in KC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The Women's Professional Soccer draft, which take place 1pm ET on Friday, January 13th during the 2011 NSCAA Convention in Kansas City, Mo., will consist of four rounds for a total of 23 selections.
December 21, 2011 WPS DRAFT At NSCAA convention on Jan. 13
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Women’s Professional Soccer announced on Wednesday that the league’s 2012 draft has been scheduled for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention in Kansas City, Mo. on Friday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. ET.
December 13, 2011 STATUS APPROVED WPS gains Division 1 sanction
U.S. Soccer has granted Women's Professional Soccer Division 1 status for the 2012 season, granting a waiver for the league to play with five teams.
November 30, 2011 LET THEM PLAY Fans, FIFA official express support for WPS
Support for the Women's Professional Soccer to remain sanctioned as a Division 1 professional league by U.S. Soccer has continued to mount over the past few days.
November 25, 2011 ANOTHER ROADBLOCK U.S. Soccer delays sanctioning WPS
It seems Women's Professional Soccer has hit another potential obstacle in its fight for survival. The latest is a delay in its sanctioning from U.S. Soccer as a Division 1 League for 2012.
October 31, 2011 INTO THE FIRE O'Sullivan off to a quick start with WPS
Since joining Women's Professional Soccer as its third Chief Executive Officer in as many years, Jennifer O'Sullivan has immediately found herself stepping into a firestorm of issues critical to the league’s future.
October 27, 2011 TERMINATED WPS pulls magicJack franchise
Women's Professional Soccer has terminated the Boca Raton, Fla. Based magicJack franchise. The league made the announcement in a two sentence statement distributed Thursday morning.
October 24, 2011 NEW GIG Ex-Red Stars boss Hayes joins Sky Blue
SOMERSET, NJ-Former Chicago Red Stars head coach Emma Hayes has been named an assistant coach by Sky Blue FC.
September 26, 2011 NEW CEO WPS names O’Sullivan to top post
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For the third time in less than three years, Women’s Professional Soccer will have a different woman leading the league. Jennifer Pogorelec O'Sullivan was named the WPS’ Chief Executive Officer on Monday, taking over the role from Ann Marie Eileraas, who stepped down at the end of the season.
September 7, 2011 BEST XI WPS announces league’s best for 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – Women’s Professional Soccer on Wednesday honored the Best XI players of the 2011 season, as selected by a poll of league media.
August 31, 2011 CHANGES AFOOT WPS CEO steps down; expansion, salary cap examined
There are big changes afoot for Women’s Professional Soccer, but unlike this time last year, there seems to be less uncertainty about the league and its likelihood of having another season.
