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McLean Freedom Players Named to The Washington Post's First Team
Remi Gibba named Player of the Year
The Washington Post announced their All-Met honors for girl's high school soccer last week. The players were selected by The Post's Soraya Nadia McDonald. McLean Freedom's Remi Gibba and Caroline Miller were honored with Player of the Year and First Team recognitions.
National Team Duty Means Travel, Travail for Roberts
Since earning All-Met honors last season as a junior midfielder at Urbana, Roberts has left the high school team she led to the 2007 Maryland 3A championship to undergo a whirlwind tour with the U.S. under-17 national team. Instead of afternoon practices close to home, she traveled to monthly, week-long training camps in three states, and qualifiers, exhibitions and tournaments on three continents.
Freedom announces open tryout dates
BOYDS, Md. (Dec. 16, 2008) – The Washington Freedom will hold an open tryout at the synthetic fields at the Maryland SoccerPlex on February 21-22, 2009. From this tryout players may be selected to attend an invitation only tryout with the Freedom running February 26-28. Players at the invitation only tryout will have the opportunity to earn an invitation to the Preseason Camp.
Super Y All-League Teams Announced
Three Washington Freedom players honored
The Washington Freedom had three youth players named to their respective Super Y All-League Teams. Selections were based off the nominations of opposing coaches throughout the Super Y Finals.
More Than Just a Pro Team
While much of the Washington Freedom’s focus has been on building a professional team to be part of Women’s Professional Soccer’s inaugural season, it can be easy to overlook the fact that the Freedom is more than just a professional soccer team. With youth teams, affiliations with local clubs and a top-level amateur squad, the Freedom hopes that building a club system similar to the ones in Europe will be the key to supporting professional women’s soccer in the U.S.
Freedom Named #1 Girls Club in Final Super Y Rankings
United Soccer Leagues (USL) announced today the final Super Y-League First and Second 11 Club rankings for the 2008 season,
recognizing the league’s top clubs on a competitive and administrative basis following the regular season and the 10th Annual Super Y-League North American Finals. All but five of the 37 clubs in the rankings were competing for the 10 championships that were up-for-grabs November 20-25.
More Honors for Freedom Youth Players
This offseason continues to be an award-filled one for Washington Freedom W-League and youth team players as seven players received NSCAA All-Region honors.
Moros joins "Survivor" winner Zohn
Helps raise awareness for World AIDS Day
Rebecca Moros, a Freedom W-League player and WPS combine invitee, joined “Survivor” winner Ethan Zohn and D.C. United’s Ben Olsen to help Zohn finish his 550-mile soccer dribble from Boston to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness for World AIDS Day.
Freedom Players Find Success in College
Multiple Washington Freedom W-League and Super 20-League players have been recognized for their outstanding play during the college season.
Super Y-League Finals Recap
 The Washington Freedom had three youth teams in the Super Y-League Finals that took place in Tampa, Florida this past weekend. To see how they did in their first three games and in their consolation games, read on.
Super Y-League U14 Finals Preview
The 10th Annual North American Super Y-League Finals, the ultimate event behind a decade of youth soccer development in the U.S. and Canada, is less than 24 hours away. The U14 Washington Freedom go into the Finals with a 13-1-0 record, and lead the league with 59 goals scored.
Super Y-League U13 Finals Preview
 The U13 Washington Freedom Super Y team heads to Florida this weekend for the 10th Annual North American Finals with an impressive regular-season record of 11-1-1.
WPS Combine Attendees Announced
Seven Washington Freedom W-League players to attend
Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced the first group of players who have accepted invitations to the WPS West Coast and East Coast Combines held Dec. 11-14 (San Diego, CA) and Dec. 18-21 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). Among those invited were 2008 Washington Freedom players Ali Andrzejewski, Jillian Gilbeau, Anabel Jimenez, Christen Karniski, Rebecca Moros, Alex Singer, and KJ Spisak.
Freedom Rally!
Come join the Washington Freedom at the Bethesda Soccer Tournament on November 15 from 11-2 at the Maryland SoccerPlex for an afternoon of fun activities! We’ll have a rockwall, face painting, balloon twisting and raffles, and Washington Freedom players Lori Lindsey and Becky Sauerbrunn will be available for pictures and autographs!
Meet the OTHER Julia Roberts
 In 1990, the year before Julia Roberts the U.S. U-17 soccer player was born, Julia Roberts the movie star had her breakthrough performance in “Pretty Woman.” How were Julia Roberts’ parents to know that Julia Roberts would become one of the biggest movie stars in the world? But she did, and Julia Roberts from Maryland has had to endure the really bad jokes for years and years. She’s heard them all.
Super Y-League U16 Finals Preview
The Freedom advanced out of the 11-team Mid Atlantic Division with a record of 7-1-2. The Freedom shut out their opponents in five of their 10 matches this season, and their offense posted 32 goals for an average of 3.2 goals per match.
Jim Gabarra takes another shot with Women's Soccer
 Soccer has been a huge part of Jim Gabarra’s life, first as a player, and currently as coach of the Washington Freedom of the new Women’s Professional Soccer league.
SYL Regular Season First 11 Announced
Washington Freedom ranked #1 among girls' clubs
 United Soccer Leagues (USL) announced today the Super Y-League First and Second 11 Club rankings for the 2008 regular season, recognizing the league’s top clubs on a competitive and administrative basis. The Freedom was ranked the top girls’ club team after finishing the regular season with a club record of 47-8-5.
SYL ODP National Camp Selections
9 Freedom Super-Y Players Selected
 United Soccer Leagues announced today the final player selections for the Super Y-League’s ODP National Camps to be held at Ed Radice Sports Complex in Tampa, Florida. The Washington Freedom had nine girls selected from their Super-Y teams.
U.S. Roster Named For 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup
McLean Freedom player Julia Roberts selected
U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team head coach Kazbek Tambi has named the 21-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, being held Oct. 28-Nov. 16 in New Zealand.
Freedom Sticks Close to Home with Draft Choices
 The WPS General Draft was held on Monday, October 6, and the Washington Freedom chose four familiar faces with their picks. The Freedom drafted Sarah Huffman, Becky Sauerbrunn, Lori Lindsey, and Emily Janss, who all played for the Washington Freedom this past summer in the W-League.
Women’s Professional Soccer and Fox Soccer Channel Announce Television Rights Agreement
 Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and Fox Soccer Channel today announced a multi-year partnership to televise a live national Sunday night WPS game of the week on America’s premier soccer network beginning in 2009, the inaugural season for WPS.
WPS Holds International Draft
Freedom gains rights to Sawa, Bompastor, De Vanna, and Necib
Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced the results of its WPS Initial International Draft on Wednesday, officially assigning the WPS-playing rights of those selected by the individual teams. Each team was allowed to draft four international players, providing teams with the opportunity to begin a formal negotiation process with each selected player upon receiving permission from that player’s current club.
US Women's National Team Allocation Announced
Wambach, Krieger return to Freedom, joined by Whitehill
 Well it’s finally happened Freedom fans. The first three players have been allocated by Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and fans should be excited to hear forward Abby Wambach is returning to Washington.
W-League Combine Player Profile of the Day: Freedom Player Kele Golebiowski
 After playing in the afternoon the previous two days of the combine, it was an early start on Sunday so that the players could have one final opportunity to impress the WPS coaches on hand before returning to their home towns. One player already well known to most in attendance was Freedom midfielder and former Australian international Kele Golebiowski, our final UBS Player Profile of the Day.
Players Set for USL W-League Combine
128 Women’s Professional Soccer prospects to gather in Tampa September 4-7
 United Soccer Leagues announced Wednesday the full list of 128 players who will be participating in the upcoming inaugural USL W-League Combine. The first-year event will give the players the opportunity to showcase their abilities for Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) general managers and coaches at the Ed Radice Sports Complex in Tampa, FL September 4-7.
Washington Freedom beat VCU Rams 3-2
 The Washington Freedom played the VCU Rams in an exhibition game Saturday night at VCU’s SportsBackers stadium. The Freedom came out strong, scoring 3 goals in the first half, and continued to battle in the second half to win the game 3-2.
20 for USL W-League Combine unveiled
Combine to profile 128 talented players in September
 United Soccer Leagues announced Friday that 128 players have been provisionally chosen to participate in the upcoming inaugural USL W-League Combine that will give the players an opportunity to showcase their abilities for Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and other coaches and scouts. The event will take place at the Ed Radice Sports Complex in Tampa, FL September 4-7.
Washington Freedom Finish Third in W-League
 The Washington Freedom finished their 2008 season with an impressive 17-2-2 overall record. They won the Northeast Division title and the Eastern Conference title, and fought their way to a third place finish in the W-League Championship. Lori Lindsey, Christie Welsh, and Emily Janss all received W-League honors for their performances throughout the season and in the Final Four.
W-League Championship All-Tournament Team Announced
Freedom's Welsh, Lindsey, and Janss honored
 United Soccer Leagues announced Monday the W-League Championship All-Tournament Team led by Pali Blues defender Amy LePeilbet, who was honored Saturday following her side’s 2-1 championship victory as Most Valuable Player. Washington Freedom forward Christie Welsh, midfielder Lori Lindsey, and defender Emily Janss were also named to the All-Tournament Team.
Washington Freedom Claim Third in W-League
Freedom dominate in 2-0 win over Seattle
 The Washington Freedom took out their frustration from a hard fought semifinal loss on Thursday night to cruise to an easy 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the Third Place Game of W-League Championship.
Freedom defeated by Pali Blues in W-League Semis
Final score 2-0
The Pali Blues rode the leg of Danesha Adams as she scored two goals for the Blues as their march to perfection continued Thursday night by defeating the defending W-League Champion Washington Freedom 2-0 in the second semifinal of the W-League Championship.
Freedom Return to W-League Final Four
After defeating Atlanta in the Eastern Conference finals, the Washington Freedom head to Virginia Beach for the 2009 W-League Championships. On Thursday, July 31st, the Washington Freedom will take on the Pali Blues at 8pm, with the winner advancing to the W-League Finals to be played on August 2nd.
Freedom down Atlanta 2-1 in overtime
Return to W-League Championship tournament
 ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Silverbacks’ 2008 W-League season ended much like the 2007 campaign did, at the hands of the Washington Freedom. The Freedom dominated in possession throughout the Eastern Conference Championship game, but only squeaked by the Silverbacks 2-1 in overtime thanks to a 118th minute goal from Ali Andrzejewski.
Freedom defeat Charlotte in Conference Playoffs
6-5 Win in Overtime!
 ATLANTA, GA -- The first game of the Eastern Conference Championship was full of excitement as fans witnessed 11 goals, the second most in league playoff history, in a match between the Washington Freedom and the Charlotte Lady Eagles that was extended to extra time. The night began with strong play from the Washington Freedom as they looked to defend their 2007 W-League title.
Freedom Capture Division Title
Freedom 1 - Boston 1 * Freedom 1 - Passion 0
 The Washington Freedom completed an impressive regular season and took a huge step in defending its W-League Championship over the weekend. With two road games to end the season and to finish a grueling 5 games in 8 days, the Freedom were fortunate to only need a point from two games to secure the Northeast division title and a bye into the Eastern Conference finals.
Freedom Win Final Home Game
Defeat Long Island Rough Riders 1-0
 The Washington Freedom faced one of the most resilient opponents tonight in the Long Island Rough Riders. Long Island came into tonight’s rescheduled match with a 7-2-1 record and in prime playoff position. Needing only 4 points in their last three games the Rough Riders provided the Freedom with one of its most compelling matches of the season.
Freedom’s Jenn Parsons Named Virginia High School Coach of the Year
Jenn Parsons, a forward for the Washington Freedom, was named Virginia’s High School Coach of the Year after leading the George Mason varsity high school soccer team to a 19-3-2 record and coaching them to a regular season title, the district tournament title, the regional tournament title, and eventually to a state tournament championship.
Freedom Defeat Lady Gunners 6-1 in Stormy Weather
 Even 3 hours of weather delays couldn’t stop the Washington Freedom from taking care of business against the Fredericksburg Lady Gunners Sunday night and earning 3 points in one of their final home games of the season. Christie Welsh and Jill Gilbeau scored two goals apiece, and Kele Golebiowski and Sarah Huffman each added a goal to defeat the Lady Gunners 6-1.
Freedom Blow Past Sky Blue
 Three different players hit the back of the net as the Washington Freedom dimmed Jersey Sky Blue’s playoff chances with a 3-0 victory at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Christie Welsh and Jenn Parsons struck in the first half and Ali Andrzejewski connected just after halftime for the Freedom, which moved to the top of the Northeast Division with the victory.
Freedom Up Road Record to 5-0
Defeat NJ Wildcats 4-0
 The Washington Freedom scored 2 goals in each half in a dominating road performance at Robbinsville HS in Trenton, NJ on Saturday. The Freedom again consistently possessed the ball and kept the Wildcats in their own half hoping for a rare counter attack.
Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Announces Post-Olympics Timeline for National Player Allocation, Team Tryouts
 Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced today the details of its player selection process leading into the kickoff of its inaugural season in April 2009. WPS teams will build their rosters through an allocation of U.S. Women’s National Team stars, a draft of international players, combines, additional League drafts and local team tryouts.
Freedom Earn 1-0 Victory Over Majestics
Masar gets game winner in 48th minute
 The Washington Freedom were victorious in the away leg of the DC area W-League Darby with the Northern Virginia Majestcis at Wakefield HS in Arlington, VA yesterday. The Freedom displayed some of its best soccer to date but again could not efficiently finish the numerous scoring chances they created.
Freedom Announces Positions Available
Current Available Jobs
- Communications Manager – Washington Freedom (Washington, DC)
- Corporate Partnerships Account Manager – Washington Freedom (Washington, DC)
- Ticket Sales Representative – Washington Freedom (Washington, DC)
- Future Notification Only – WPS and its Teams (Various Locations)
Video: Welsh & Lindsey Waiting for Women's Professional Soccer
Monday, June 23, 2008
By: Jill Sorenson, Comcast SportsNet Washington, D.C.
Former WUSA players Christie Welsh and Lori Lindsey are now playing for the W-League’s Washington Freedom and holding down second jobs while waiting for Women’s Professional Soccer to hit the field in April 2009. Learn their stories in a video report from Comcast SportsNet’s Jill Sorenson.
Freedom Return to RFK in Style
Andrzejewski scores 2 in 5-0 win over Richmond Kickers Destiny
 The Washington Freedom seemed right at home in its first appearance in three years at RFK. With early possession and a quick change in the point of attack, Jenn Parsons rounded the Richmond defense and set up Ali Andrzejewski in the 2nd minute to put the Freedom ahead for good.
Welsh Scores Late to Lift Freedom Past Sky Blue
 Christie Welsh came up with the game-winning goal in the 78th minute as the Washington Freedom slipped past Jersey Sky Blue 1-0 in a W-League Northeast Division battle on a rainy night at Drew University’s Ranger Stadium.
Freedom Escape the Weekend With One Win and a Tie
 The Washington Freedom again struggled to score goals over the weekend with games against the New York Magic and the Northern Virginia Majestics. Both the Magic and the Majestics played inspired defense and both held a 1-0 lead over the Freedom for considerable time. In both games the Freedom remained composed and continued to create numerous scoring opportunities.
Piranhas to host USL Championship events
W-League and USL Super-20 League Finals headed to Virginia Beach
 United Soccer Leagues announced today that the hosting rights for the 14th Annual W-League Championship tournament and the Third Annual Super-20 League North American Finals have been awarded to the longtime USL club Hampton Roads Piranhas. The W-League Semifinals and Final are set for Thursday, July 31 and Saturday, August 2, respectively. The 28-team Super-20 League North American Finals (men’s and women’s) will officially begin Thursday, July 31 and run through Sunday, August 3.
Freedom Rebound With Resounding 5-1 Win Over the Wildcats
The Washington Freedom regained their scoring touch Sunday against the New Jersey Wildcats and ran away with a convincing 5-1 victory. Four different Freedom players scored, with Lori Lindsey netting two, at the Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium field in front of 1012 fans who braved a hot and humid evening.
Freedom Drop Home Opener to Renegades
Goalkeeper Kati Jo Spisak knocked out in 66th minute
The Boston Renegades came to the Maryland SoccerPlex and shutout the Defending Champion Freedom on a 54th minute goal from Mary Therese McDonnell. The first half produced numerous scoring chances for both teams, as both the Freedom and the Renegades were able to create quality shots.
Freedom Comes Away With 3-0 Victory Over Lady Gunners
In their second league game of the season, the Washington Freedom defeated the Fredericksburg Lady Gunners thanks to a hat trick by forward Jenn Parsons. Although the Freedom only led by one goal at halftime, they had taken 16 shots and forced the Lady Gunners’ goalkeeper to make 11 saves.
Freedom Wrap Up Trip to Colorado with 3-0 Victory
 A day after their victory against the Fort Collins Force, the Washington Freedom took to the field once again in a match against Real Colorado. In spite of a bumpy start, the Freedom grabbed an early lead when Ali Andrzejewski scored off an assist by Jen Parsons in the 10th minute of play. Both teams struggled to create dangerous scoring opportunities for much of the first half until Christie Welsh added a second goal in the 37th minute when the Real Colorado keeper came out of her goal to clear a ball for Welsh to find it on her foot with an easy open goal finish.
Freedom Victorious in Colorado
 Bigger, stronger, faster - that was the theme of Thursday’s 2-0 exhibition victory by the Washington Freedom over the Fort Collins Force at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The two teams belong to the W-League, but many of the similarities end there. The defending champion Freedom had the edge in size, strength and speed. That was apparent to the eye, and it was apparent on the field. Emily Janss, who is listed as a midfielder but played significant stretches at right back, toe-poked the ball past Force keeper Kara Linder in the 23rd minute.
Freedom Beat Long Island in Season Opener
 The Washington Freedom started their defense of the W-League title with a win over the Long Island Rough Riders in their season opener 3-1. After the long trip up to Michael Tully Field in Long Island the Freedom started off strong, controlling much of the play and possession. Long Island native Christie Welsh opened the scoring in the on the 6:00 minute mark after some great combination play and a quick switch of the point of attack when Emily Janss played the ball into Welsh, who turned her defender the wrong way to finish from 12 yards out. The Freedom continued to press through the first half but finished the half leading 1-0.
Huffman, Lohman & Welsh Called into US National Team Camp
 Freedom players Sarah Huffman, Joanna Lohman and Christie Welsh were called into 17-day National Team Camp by new US Coach Pia Sundhage. The 17-day camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson California is part of preparations for the CONCACAF Olympic Women’s Qualifying Tournament that will be held this April in Mexico.
Women's Professional Soccer Launches
 BALTIMORE, MD -- Formally announced in September, the new women’s professional soccer league launching in Spring 2009 in which three W-League teams will have shared ownership with pro teams now has a name, Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). With the unveiling of the league logo and launch of its website, WPS made its official debut at the NSCAA annual convention. The ownership groups of the Washington Freedom, Jersey Sky Blue and FC Indiana W-League teams are also among the ownership groups of the new pro league. The Freedom, who officially joined the W-League last season and captured the league title in their first year, will be the first women’s pro team with a vertically-integrated club pyramid. The Freedom, who will continue to field a W-League team, are also members of the USL Super-20 League, where they won the inaugural championship in 2006, and the Super Y-League. Jersey Sky Blue, an expansion club last season, will own the new NJ/NY pro team in addition to their W-League side and FC Indiana will be part of the ownership group of the new pro Chicago franchise.
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