July 21, 2008 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Karcz, McCabe share the honor
Two players who struck for hat-tricks while leading their respective teams into the post-season were named BigAppleSoccer.com co-players of the week Monday.
July 21, 2008 FRIDAY KNIGHT LIGHTS
Knights, Express in playoffs in Reading
The Brooklyn Knights will face the Cape Cod Crusaders in the Eastern Conference playoffs in the Premier Development League post-season in Reading, Pa. Friday.
July 21, 2008 FALLING SHORT
Sky Blue wins, but doesn't reach playoffs
Michele O'Brien buried two goals to lead Jersey Sky Blue to a 2-0 victory over the Northern Virginia Majestics but it wasn't enough to lift Sky Blue into the W-League playoffs as the second-year franchise missed out on the post-season Sunday.
July 20, 2008 PLAYOFF BOUND
Karcz (3 goals, 2 assists) lifts Express, 6-2
Former Red Bulls midfielder Chris Karcz recorded a hat-trick and set up two other goals led the Newark Ironbound Express to a 6-2 triumph over the Westchester Flames and into the Premier Development League playoffs Saturday night.
July 17, 2008 PDL HONORS
Express' Ruesgen on team of week
Newark Ironbound Express defender Joe Ruesgen was named to the Premier Development League team of the week.
July 14, 2008 STILL ALIVE AND KICKING
Express vie for PDL wildcard berth
With the Brooklyn Knights clinching the Northeast Division title over the weekend, the Newark Ironbound Express will shift its sights to new goal: earning a wildcard berth for the Premier Development League playoffs.
July 12, 2008 DEVASTATING ROAD LOSS
Sky Blue falls to Freedom, Welsh, 3-0
Massapequa, L.I. native Christie Welsh and two teammates scored as the Washington Freedom dimmed Jersey Sky Blue's W-League playoff chances with a 3-0 victory at the Maryland SoccerPlex Saturday night.
July 12, 2008 POST-SEASON HOPES
Sky Blue needs win to keep it alive
Jersey Sky Blue will be seeking to keep its post-season hopes alive when it travels to Boyds, Md. to take on the Washington Freedom. Sky Blue will battle the defending W-League champions at the Maryland SoccerPlex at 7 p.m. Saturday.
July 10, 2008 W-LEAGUE HONORS
Speck (Riders), Fries (Magic) get the nod
A pair of local defenders were named to the W-League team of the week Thursday -- the Long Island Rough Riders' Elizabeth Speck and the New York Magic's Allison Fries.
July 9, 2008 STAYING ALIVE
Sky Blue edges Riders, remains in race
Faced with a must win situation to keep its playoff hopes alive, Jersey Sky Blue came up with a vital 1-0 victory over the Long Island Rough Riders on a steamy night at Drew University's Ranger Stadium.
July 9, 2008 REDDY IS READY
W-League combine for Sky Blue coach
Jersey Sky Blue coach Denise Reddy Wednesday was named one of eight coaches selected to manage the 128 players that will be participating in the inaugural USL W-League Combine in Tampa, Fla. Sept. 4-7.
July 9, 2008 OVERCOMING THE ODDS
Two men down, Express still wins, 1-0
Despite playing short-handed by two men, Newark Ironbound Express defender Joseph Ruesgen broke a scoreless draw in the 90th minute to boost the hosts to a 1-0 victory in Premier Development League action at Lubetkin Field Tuesday night.
July 9, 2008 KEY CONFRONTATION
Sky Blue must beat Riders to stay alive
Jersey Sky Blue returns home to Drew University's Ranger Stadium to take on the Long Island Rough Riders in a pivotal W-League Northeast Division match at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
July 8, 2008 USL-1 HONORS
Ex-St. John's GK Gaudette on team of week
Former St. John's standout goalkeeper Bill Gaudette was named to the United Soccer League's First Division team of the week Tuesday.
July 7, 2008 SHOWCASING THE TALENT
W-League will hold combine
The United Soccer Leagues will conduct a player combine featuring 128 elite female players who hope to showcase their talent for Women’s Professional Soccer and other professional scouts and coaches
