WUSA ROSTERS
(With college and age on opening day)
ATLANTA BEAT
Herndon Stadium (15,011): 110×68 (yards)
2001: 10-4-7 (first; beat Philadelphia in semifinals, lost on penalty kicks to Bay Area in Founders Cup I)
2002: 11-9-1 (fourth; lost to Carolina in semifinals)
Goalkeepers
1 Briana Scurry (U.S.) Massachusetts 31
24 Melanie Wilson Texas A&M 24
Defenders
15 Julie Augustyniak Clemson 24
25 Nancy Augustyniak Clemson 24
4 Kylie Bivens (U.S.) Santa Clara 24
29 Leslie Gaston North Carolina 22
6 Sharolta Nonen (Canada) Nebraska 25
Midfielders
22 Ifeoma Dieke Florida International 22
16 Marci Miller SMU 27
*8 Homare Sawa (Japan) Teikyo 24
5 Nikki Serlenga Santa Clara 24
Forwards
3 Emily Burt Stanford 27
*13 Maribel Dominguez (Mexico) None 21
*10 Charmaine Hooper (Canada) North Carolina St. 35
12 Cindy Parlow (U.S.) North Carolina 24
*9 Conny Pohlers (Germany) None 24
Reserves
2 Katie Antongiovanni M Denver 21
11 Abby Crumpton F Michigan 21
Developmental Players
28 Tara Minnax F Tennessee 23
17 Kristin Warren M Denver 22
College Deferred
Callie Withers M Stanford 21
Head coach: Tom Stone
Assistants: Aaron Gordon, Kris Peat
General Manager: Eddie Rockwell
Investor/Operator: Cox Enterprises, Inc.
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
BOSTON BREAKERS
Nickerson Field (9,749): 120×70 (yards)
2001: 8-10-3 (sixth; did not qualify for playoffs)
2002: 6-8-7 (sixth; did not qualify for playoffs)
Goalkeepers
1 Tracy Ducar North Carolina 29
23 Karina LeBlanc (Canada) Nebraska 23
Defenders
12 Heather Aldama Santa Clara 24
7 Monica Gonzalez (Mexico) Notre Dame 24
5 Jena Kluegel (U.S.) North Carolina 23
16 Chrisy McCann Connecticut 25
15 Kate Sobrero (U.S.) Notre Dame 26
Midfielders
3 Devvyn Hawkins (U.S.) Santa Clara 22
11 Angela Hucles (U.S.) Virginia 24
13 Kristine Lilly (U.S.) North Carolina 31
*6 Maren Meinert Sports-Cologne 29
*22 Stephanie Mugneret-Beghe (France) None 29
21 Sarah Popper Connecticut 21
Forwards
*9 Ragnhild Gulbrandsen (Norway) None 26
*14 Dagny Mellgren (Norway) Bergen Hordaland 24
2 Marcia Wallis Stanford 22
Reserves
8 Erin O'Grady F Syracuse 23
4 Kelly Worden D Virginia 22
Developmental Players
Rebekah McDowell M North Carolina 25
Kristin Slater G Arizona St. 23
Head Coach: Pia Sundhage
Assistants: John Natale, Jeff Causey
General Manager: Joe Cummings
Investor/Operator: Pilot House Soccer, L.L.C.
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
CAROLINA COURAGE
SAS Stadium (7,000): 120×75 (yards)
2001: 6-12-3 (eighth; did not qualify for playoffs)
2002: 12-5-4 (first; defeated Atlanta in semifinals; defeated Washington in Founders Cup II)
Goalkeepers
1 Meghann Burke Saint Louis 22
2 Kristin Luckenbill Dartmouth 23
Defenders
15 Danielle Borgman North Carolina 22
*8 Breanna Boyd (Canada) Nebraska 21
3 Staci Burt Utah 24
13 Nel Fettig North Carolina 26
4 Carla Overbeck North Carolina 34
17 Danielle Slaton (U.S.) Santa Clara 22
Midfielders
23 Erin Baxter Florida 25
16 Venus James UCLA 23
*7 Unni Lehn (Norway) None 25
12 Brooke O'Hanley Portland 23
*10 Hege Riise (Norway) None 33
5 Tiffany Roberts (U.S.) North Carolina 25
Forwards
6 Danielle Fotopoulos (U.S.) Florida 26
*9 Birgit Prinz (Germany) None 25
Reserves
21 Kelsey Carlson M Stanford 22
11 Kate Gordon F Marquette 22
Developmental Players
19 Robin McCullough F Maryland 26
22 Maite Zabala G California 23
Head Coach: Jay Entlich
Assistants: Susan Ellis, Scott Calabrese
General Manager: Scott Travasos
Investor/Operator: Time Warner Cable
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
NEW YORK POWER
Mitchel Athletic Complex (10,102): 112×75 (yards)
2001: 9-7-5 (third; lost to Bay Area in semifinals)
2002: 3-17-1 (eighth; did not qualify for playoffs)
Goalkeepers
13 Carly Smolak Stanford 23
1 Saskia Webber Rutgers 31
Defenders
4 Lauren Orlandos Portland 21
3 Christie Pearce (U.S.) Monmouth 27
19 Jaclyn Raveia Richmond 23
*8 Cheryl Salisbury (Australia) None 29
Midfielders
5 Shannon Boxx Notre Dame 25
11 Emily Janss Maryland 24
*14 Joanne Peters (Australia) None 23
*10 Anita Rapp (Norway) Oakland 25
2 Kristy Whelchel Duke 25
Forwards
15 Tiffeny Milbrett (U.S.) Portland 30
16 Tammy Pearman George Mason 29
0 Christie Welsh Penn St. 22
Reserves
12 Krista Davey M North Texas 28
17 Justi Yamada-Baumgardt M Portland 27
9 Lindsey Jones D Notre Dame 23
Developmental Player
18 Meghan Frey G Mercyhurst 22
Injured Reserve (Season-Ending)
7 Sara Whalen M Connecticut 26
College Deferred
Heather Beem F Clemson 22
On Loan
Linda Ormen (Norway) M None 26
to Asker (Norway)
Head Coach: Tom Sermanni
Assistants: Rob Hooker, Rob Thompson
General Manager: Susan Marenoff
Investor/Operator: Time Warner Cable
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
PHILADELPHIA CHARGE
Villanova Stadium (11,800): 120×65 (yards)
2001: 9-8-4 (fourth; lost to Atlanta in semifinals)
2002: 11-4-6 (second; lost to Washington in semifinals)
Goalkeepers
1 Melissa Moore New Mexico 27
18 Hope Solo (U.S.) Washington 21
Defenders
6 Jenny Benson (U.S.) Nebraska 25
13 Heather Mitts (U.S.) Florida 24
25 Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo Connecticut 25
Midfielders
2 Lorrie Fair (U.S.) North Carolina 24
*16 Melanie Hoffmann None 28
7 Anne Makinen (Finland) Notre Dame 27
22 Mary McVeigh Dartmouth 21
12 Erin Misaki Portland 21
3 Mary-Frances Monroe UCLA 23
*8 Kelly Smith (England) Seton Hall 24
15 Stacey Tullock (U.S.) Arizona St. 24
Forwards
10 Deliah Arrington Clemson 22
*11 Marinette Pichon (France) None 27
*9 Pavlina Scasna (Czech Rep.) None 20
Reserves
19 Alexa Borisjuk M Connecticut 23
21 Trina Maso de Moya F Florida Atlantic 23
Developmental Players
5 Karyn Hall D Florida 22
14 Rachel Kruze M West Virginia 21
On Loan
Zhao Lihong (China) M None 30
to Guangdong (China)
Head Coach: Mark Krikorian
Assistants: Ken Pollard, Tomi Markovski
General Manager: Tim Murphy
Investor/Operator: Comcast Corporation
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
SAN DIEGO SPIRIT
Torero Stadium (7,035): 115×70 (yards)
2001: 7-7-7 (fifth; did not qualify for playoffs)
2002: 11-4-6 (seventh; did not qualify for playoffs)
Goalkeepers
24 Jenni Branam North Carolina 22
18 Jaime Pagliarulo (U.S.) George Mason 26
Defenders
4 Ronnie Fair Stanford 24
14 Joy Fawcett (U.S.) California 35
21 Lisa Krzykowski UW Milwaukee 26
16 Kim Pickup Santa Clara 25
2 Amy Sauer Stanford 23
Midfielders
3 Kerry Connors Connecticut 28
*5 Daniela (Brazil) None 19
11 Julie Foudy (U.S.) Stanford 32
6 Jen Nielsen Santa Clara 28
10 Aly Wagner (U.S.) Santa Clara 22
Forwards
*9 Julie Fleeting (Scotland) Edinburgh 22
*17 Christine Latham (Canada) Nebraska 21
8 Shannon MacMillan (U.S.) Portland 28
*7 Zhang Ouying (China) None 27
Reserves
15 Susan Bush M North Carolina 22
22 Allie Sullivan F California 28
Developmental Players
13 Andrea Alfiler M Azusa Pacific 23
20 Susie Palmer D Pepperdine 21
Head Coach: Omid Namazi
Assistants: Chugger Adair, Tom Tate
General Manager: Dave Presher
Investor/Operator: Cox Communications
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
SAN JOSE CYBERRAYS
Spartan Stadium (30,011): 110×70 (yards)
2001: 11-6-4 (second; defeated New York in semifinals; defeated Atlanta on penalty kicks in Founders Cup I)
2002: 8-8-5 (fifth; did not qualify for playoffs)
Goalkeepers
1 LaKeysia Beene (U.S.) Notre Dame 25
20 Dawn Greathouse Baylor 24
Defenders
*14 Dianne Alagich (Australia) None 23
2 Thori Bryan (U.S.) North Carolina St. 28
12 Michelle French Portland 26
5 Kelly Lindsey (U.S.) Notre Dame 23
8 Keri Sanchez North Carolina 30
Midfielders
13 Betsy Barr Portland 21
6 Brandi Chastain (U.S.) Santa Clara 34
3 Ann Cook William & Mary 28
*10 Sissi (Brazil) None 35
15 Tisha Venturini-Hoch North Carolina 30
Forwards
11 Katie Barnes West Virginia 22
22 Mandy Clemens Santa Clara 24
*9 Katia (Brazil) None 25
*7 Pretinha (Brazil) None 27
Reserves
19 Melinda Carter D South Carolina 24
17 Amanda Cromwell D Virginia 32
Developmental Players
4 Christina Bell F Fresno St. 27
24 Julie Podhrasky G Massachusetts 22
Head Coach: Ian Sawyers
Assistants: Stephen Myles, Albertine Montoya, Jay Cooney
General Manager: Marlene Bjornsrud
Investor/Operator: John Hendricks and Pilot House Soccer, L.L.C.
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses
WASHINGTON FREEDOM
RFK Stadium (56,500): 110×74 (yards)
2001: 6-12-3 (seventh; did not qualify for playoffs)
2002: 11-5-5 (third; defeated Philadelphia in semifinals; lost to Carolina in Founders Cup II)
Goalkeepers
*20 Gao Hong (China) None 35
18 Siri Mullinix (U.S.) North Carolina 24
Defenders
2 Emmy Barr Santa Clara 28
14 Jennifer Grubb Notre Dame 24
23 Skylar Little UCLA 25
5 Carrie Moore William & Mary 24
17 Casey Zimny Connecticut 23
Midfielders
15 Monica Gerardo (Mexico) Notre Dame 26
*8 Kelly Golebiowski (Australia) None 21
22 Steffi Jones None 30
6 Lori Lindsey Virginia 23
16 Lindsay Stoecker North Carolina 24
Forwards
*4 Bai Jie (China) None 30
9 Mia Hamm (U.S.) North Carolina 31
24 Jacqui Little Santa Clara 24
28 Abby Wambach (U.S.) Florida 22
Reserves
26 Meredith Beard F North Carolina 23
12 Sarah Kate Noftsinger M Wake Forest 23
Developmental Players
1 Erin Regan G Wake Forest 22
19 Laura Schott F California 22
International Deferred
Sandra Minnert D None 29
College Deferred
Ruth Montgomery G St. Mary's 22
On Loan
Pu Wei (China) M None 22
to Shanghai TV (China)
Head Coach: Jim Gabarra
Assistants: David Vanole, Clyde Watson, Randy Rocha
General Manager: Katy Button
Investor/Operator: John Hendricks
* — Foreign player
International players' nations in parentheses