WUSA: Founders Cup II rematch kicks off ESPN2 coverage
The Women's United Soccer Association kicks off its third season Saturday with four games.
In the marquee matchup, the Washington Freedom visit the defending champion Carolina Courage in a rematch of Founders Cup II. The match is the WUSA's debut on ESPN2 (live, 2 pm ET). Washington star Mia Hamm, the two-time World Player of the Year, will be wearing a wireless microphone, putting viewers on the field.
Saturday, April 5 (2 pm ET)
WASHINGTON (0-0-0, 0 pts) at CAROLINA (0-0-0, 0 pts)
TV: ESPN2.
Key players out: Washington — M Kelly Golebiowski (Australia national team duty); M Bai Jie (China national team duty); Carolina — GK Kristin Luckenbill (L thumb surgery); D – Carla Overbeck (maternity leave).
Referee: Sandra Hunt.
Saturday, April 5 (7 pm ET)
NEW YORK (0-0-0, 0 pts) at ATLANTA (0-0-0, 0 pts)
TV: Fox Sports (New York); CSS (Atlanta) (tape-delayed)
Key players out: New York — D Sara Whalen (R ACL tear); D Kristy Whelchel (R ACL tear), M Joanne Peters (Australia national team duty); D Cheryl Salisbury (Australia national team duty); Atlanta — none.
Referee: Terry Vaughn.
Saturday, April 5 (9 pm ET)
BOSTON (0-0-0, 0 pts) AT SAN DIEGO (0-0-0, 0 pts)
TV: Cox 4 (San Diego)
Key players out: Boston — F Ragnhild Gulbrandsen (L Foot Bone Bruise); San Diego — D Amy Sauer (L ankle strain).
Referee: Kari Seitz.
Saturday, April 5 (10 pm ET)
PHILADELPHIA (0-0-0, 0 pts) at SAN JOSE (0-0-0, 0 pts)
No TV.
Key players out: Philadelphia — GK Hope Solo (Lumbar disc herniation); San Jose — GK Dawn Greathouse (R elbow strain), D Diane Alagich (Australia national team duty).
Referee: Mark Arblaster.