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WPS: Chicago sign Brazilian sensation Cristiane
(from the official WPS website) Cristiane finished third in the 2008 FIFA Player of the Year voting for the second consecutive year; her Brazil teammate Marta, who was named 2008 FIFA Player of the Year, will also play for WPS (L.A. Sol). --- Cristiane has 25 goals for Brazil in only 38 matches...
WPS: Chicago sign Brazilian sensation Cristiane
Pics: SUNS' Steve Nash speaks at WPS allocation
Pics: SUNS' Steve Nash speaks at WPS allocation
womensprosoccer.com — (from WPS archive) Fans are getting excited for the launch of the WPS league later this month.... --- Matches will be featured on Fox Soccer Channel; here are some pics of co-owner Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns' recent 2-time NBA MVP) at the first player allocation... --- http://www.womensprosoccer.com (more) Pics: SUNS' Steve Nash speaks at WPS allocation
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WPS updates - NBC TV appearance video, league news and pics
San Diego MLS Project — VIDEO - NBC - Both Hope Solo and Kristine Lilly have featured for the USA and won Olympic Gold.  Now, they will be two of the brightest stars of the new WPS league (co-owned by 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash). Here, they give a primer to the "Today" show's anchors... WATCH HERE --- Articles, "Chicago Red Stars sign Brazilian sensation Cristiane" (WPS) ...

Development News - WPS now has both top Brazilian stars
MLS Expansion And Development — ... Articles, "Chicago Red Stars sign Brazilian sensation Cristiane" (WPS) "Marta has come a long way..."  (LA Times) ...

VIDEO - Women's Professional Soccer on NBC (and soon @ the HDC)
San Diego eXtreme Sports Coalition — VIDEO - NBC - Both Hope Solo and Kristine Lilly have featured for the USA and won Olympic Gold.  Now, they will be two of the brightest stars of the new WPS league (co-owned by 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash). Here, they give a primer to the "Today" show's anchors... WATCH HERE --- Articles, "Chicago Red Stars sign Brazilian sensation Cristiane" (WPS) "Marta has ...

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