2007 WPSL Season
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The 2007 Women's Premier Soccer League
season was the 11th season of the WPSL.
FC Indiana finished the season as national champions, beating New England Mutiny
in the WPSL Championship game in Tampa, Florida
on 27 July 2007.
Green indicates playoff berth clinched
6-0 Northampton Laurels
Atlantic City Diablos
3-1 Long Island Fury
2-1 Atlantic City Diablos
Tampa Bay Elite
2-1 Denver Diamonds
(Indiana wins 4-3 on penalties)
New England Mutiny
1-1 Tampa Bay Elite
1-1 (New England wins 5-4 on penalties)
Women's Premier Soccer League
The Women's Premier Soccer League is a national women's soccer league in the United States and Puerto Rico, and is on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the W-League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
season was the 11th season of the WPSL.
FC Indiana finished the season as national champions, beating New England Mutiny
New England Mutiny
New England Mutiny is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1999. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
in the WPSL Championship game in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
on 27 July 2007.
Name Changes
- Fort Lauderdale Fusion changed their name to Miami KickersMiami KickersThe Miami Kickers were an American women's soccer team based in the Miami metropolitan area. Founded in 2005, the team played in the Women's Premier Soccer League from 2006–2010...
- Philadelphia Pirates changed their name to Philadelphia Liberty
New Franchises
- Seven franchises joined the league this year:
Team Name Metro Area Location Previous Affiliation Albuquerque Lady Asylum
Albuquerque Lady AsylumAlbuquerque Lady Asylum was an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Big Sky Conference...Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...expansion Chicago United Breeze
Chicago United BreezeChicago United Breeze is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Midwest Conference....Algonquin, IL Algonquin, IllinoisAlgonquin is a village in Illinois located in both McHenry and Kane counties. It is a northwest suburb of Chicago, located approximately 40 miles from the Loop...expansion Claremont Stars
Claremont StarsClaremont Stars is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...Claremont, CA Claremont, CaliforniaClaremont is a small affluent college town in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, about east of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The population as of the 2010 census is 34,926. Claremont is known for its seven higher-education institutions, its...expansion FC Twente3 ILFC Twente3 ILFC Twente3 IL is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Midwest Conference....Chicago, IL expansion Real Shore FC
Real Shore FC (WPSL)Real Shore FC was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada for just one season, in 2007, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The...Lincroft, NJ Lincroft, New JerseyLincroft is a part of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the Lincroft census-designated place had a population was 6,135.-Geography:Lincroft is located at ....expansion Rush Salt Lake City
Rush Salt Lake CityRush Salt Lake City was an American women's soccer team. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada for just one season, in 2007, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:...Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...expansion SoccerPlus Connecticut
SoccerPlus ConnecticutSoccerPlus Connecticut is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the...New Britain, CT New Britain, ConnecticutNew Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 71,254....expansion
Folding
- Seven teams left the league prior to the beginning of the season:
- FC Virginia
- Las Vegas TabagatorsLas Vegas TabagatorsLas Vegas Tabagators was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The team played its...
- Memphis MercuryMemphis MercuryMemphis Mercury was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The team played its home...
- Miami RevolutionMiami RevolutionMiami Revolution was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The team played its home...
- Michigan PhoenixMichigan PhoenixMichigan Phoenix was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:Michigan...
- Rhode Island RaysRhode Island RaysRhode Island Rays was an American women's soccer team, founded in XXXX. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The team played its home...
- Tennessee Lady BluesTennessee Lady BluesTennessee Lady Blues was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The team played its...
Final standings
Purple indicates division title clinchedGreen indicates playoff berth clinched
West Conference
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajax America Women Ajax America Women Ajax America Women is an American women’s soccer team, founded in XXXX. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada... |
16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 8 | 48 | |
| 2 | San Diego WFC SeaLions San Diego WFC SeaLions San Diego WFC SeaLions is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1988. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada... |
16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 18 | 28 | |
| 3 | California Storm California Storm California Storm is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1995 as the Sacramento Storm, dropping the city name in favor of California the following season. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States. The team plays in the... |
16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 52 | 16 | 31 | |
| 4 | Sonoma County Sol Sonoma County Sol (WPSL) Sonoma County Sol was an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team played in the North Division of the Pacific Conference... |
16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 20 | 27 | |
| 5 | Claremont Stars Claremont Stars Claremont Stars is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada... |
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 23 | 20 | |
| 6 | San Francisco Nighthawks San Francisco Nighthawks San Francisco Nighthawks is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1995. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Pacific Conference.The team plays its home games at... |
14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 36 | 11 | |
| 7 | Lamorinda East Bay Power | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 4 | |
| 8 | Sacramento Pride | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 3 |
Midwest Conference
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Indiana | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 21 | |
| 2 | River Cities FC | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 21 | |
| 3 | FC Twente3 IL FC Twente3 IL FC Twente3 IL is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Midwest Conference.... |
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 6 | |
| 4 | FC St. Louis FC St. Louis FC St. Louis is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Midwest Conference.... |
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 37 | 6 | |
| 5 | Chicago United Breeze Chicago United Breeze Chicago United Breeze is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Midwest Conference.... |
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 6 |
South Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Bay Elite Tampa Bay Elite Tampa Bay Elite was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:-Honors:* WPSL... |
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 20 | |
| 2 | Central Florida Strikers | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 15 | |
| 3 | Palm Beach United Palm Beach United Palm Beach United is an American women's soccer team based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 2005, they are currently members of the Women's Premier Soccer League , at the second tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada.... |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 13 | |
| 4 | Orlando Falcons Orlando Falcons Orlando Falcons were an American women's soccer team based in Kissimmee, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area. The team was founded in 2005. The Falcons were a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada. The team played in the... |
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 5 | |
| 5 | Miami Kickers Miami Kickers The Miami Kickers were an American women's soccer team based in the Miami metropolitan area. Founded in 2005, the team played in the Women's Premier Soccer League from 2006–2010... |
8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 2 |
Southwest Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Diamonds Denver Diamonds Denver Diamonds is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Big Sky Conference.... |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 19 | |
| 2 | Rush Salt Lake City Rush Salt Lake City Rush Salt Lake City was an American women's soccer team. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada for just one season, in 2007, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:... |
10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 18 | |
| 3 | Utah Spiders | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | |
| 4 | Albuquerque Lady Asylum Albuquerque Lady Asylum Albuquerque Lady Asylum was an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Big Sky Conference... |
9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 15 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs United Colorado Springs United Colorado Springs United is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Big Sky Conference.The team plays its home games at... |
10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 1 |
North Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Mutiny New England Mutiny New England Mutiny is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1999. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada... |
10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | Long Island Fury Long Island Fury Long Island Fury is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the... |
10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 6 | 23 | |
| 3 | SoccerPlus Connecticut SoccerPlus Connecticut SoccerPlus Connecticut is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the... |
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 21 | |
| 4 | Adirondack Lynx Adirondack Lynx Adirondack Lynx is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the East Conference.... |
10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 18 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts Stingers Massachusetts Stingers Massachusetts Stingers was an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2004. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Eastern Conference. The team folded after the 2007... |
10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 18 | |
| 6 | Boston Aztec Women | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 16 | |
| 7 | New York Athletic Club New York Athletic Club (WPSL) New York Athletic Club is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the... |
10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 12 | |
| 8 | Bay State Select | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 26 | 7 |
Mid-Atlantic Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City Diablos Atlantic City Diablos (WPSL) The Atlantic City Diablos are an American professional soccer team based in Richland, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in Women's Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The Diablos' home is the St... |
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 9 | 24 | |
| 2 | Northampton Laurels Northampton Laurels The Northampton Laurels FC was an American professional soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2005, the team played in Women's Premier Soccer League . The team folded after the 2008 season.... |
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 15 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia Liberty | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 10 | |
| 4 | Real Shore FC Real Shore FC (WPSL) Real Shore FC was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada for just one season, in 2007, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The... |
10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 6 | |
| 5 | Central Delaware SA Future Central Delaware SA Future The Central Delaware SA Future is a North American professional soccer team based in Dover, Delaware, United States. Founded in 2005, the team plays in Women's Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.Central Delaware SA Future's home is... |
10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 4 | |
| 6 | Maryland Pride Maryland Pride The Maryland Pride is a WPSL club based in Howard County, Maryland. The team changed ownership in mid-season 2007 when the Thunder Soccer Club in Columbia, Maryland took over the team.... |
10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 3 |
Conference Semi-Finals
New England MutinyNew England Mutiny
New England Mutiny is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1999. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
6-0 Northampton Laurels
Northampton Laurels
The Northampton Laurels FC was an American professional soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2005, the team played in Women's Premier Soccer League . The team folded after the 2008 season....
Atlantic City Diablos
Atlantic City Diablos (WPSL)
The Atlantic City Diablos are an American professional soccer team based in Richland, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in Women's Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The Diablos' home is the St...
3-1 Long Island Fury
Long Island Fury
Long Island Fury is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
Conference Finals
New England MutinyNew England Mutiny
New England Mutiny is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1999. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
2-1 Atlantic City Diablos
Atlantic City Diablos (WPSL)
The Atlantic City Diablos are an American professional soccer team based in Richland, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in Women's Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.The Diablos' home is the St...
Tampa Bay Elite
Tampa Bay Elite
Tampa Bay Elite was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:-Honors:* WPSL...
2-1 Denver Diamonds
Denver Diamonds
Denver Diamonds is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the North Division of the Big Sky Conference....
- FC Indiana and Ajax America WomenAjax America WomenAjax America Women is an American women’s soccer team, founded in XXXX. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
received byes to the national final four as the winners of their respective conferences
National Semi Finals
FC Indiana 1-1 Ajax America WomenAjax America Women
Ajax America Women is an American women’s soccer team, founded in XXXX. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
(Indiana wins 4-3 on penalties)
New England Mutiny
New England Mutiny
New England Mutiny is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1999. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
1-1 Tampa Bay Elite
Tampa Bay Elite
Tampa Bay Elite was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.-Year-by-year:-Honors:* WPSL...
1-1 (New England wins 5-4 on penalties)