Philadelphia Independence midfielder Nikki Krzysik, along with the other non-national team players in WPS, is looking for a way to keep soccer in her life without a pro league to play in. Linda Cuttone/Sports Vue Images
For the members of the U.S. Women's National Team, there was almost no time to dwell on the fact that Women's Professional Soccer suspended its 2012 season. Just days after winning the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament and booking passage to the 2012 Summer Games in London, the national teamers were called into another camp.
But players who are not part of the national team pool are now having to decide what to do now that playing pro soccer is not an option.
OVER AND OUT WPS settles suit, folds
SAN FRANCISCO---At the same time Women's Professional Soccer announced it had reached a settlement in the case of rogue owner Dan Borislow, the league also announced it was folding. BACK TO SWEDEN Marta signs with Tyreso FF
STOCKHOLM---Five time world player of the year Marta has signed a contract to play for Tyreso FF in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan Marta spent three seasons in Women’s Professional Soccer, playing for three different teams. WHAT’S NEXT? WPS players weighing their options
For the members of the U.S. Women's National Team, there was almost no time to dwell on the fact that Women's Professional Soccer suspended its 2012 season. Just days after winning the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament and booking passage to the 2012 Summer Games in London, the national teamers were called into another camp.
But players who are not part of the national team pool are now having to decide what to do now that playing pro soccer is not an option.
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. 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. 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. A hearing in the lawsuit was scheduled for Wednesday but has been postponed until next week while the two sides try to hammer out an agreement.
STOCKHOLM---Five time world player of the year Marta has signed a contract to play for Tyreso FF in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan Marta spent three seasons in Women’s Professional Soccer, playing for three different teams.
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.
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. A hearing in the lawsuit was scheduled for Wednesday but has been postponed until next week while the two sides try to hammer out an agreement.
