Making a Statement

Boston Breakers Coach Tony DiCicco

BOSTON, Mass. – It’s no secret that Breakers coach Tony DiCicco has not been thrilled with the officiating this season.

At various points through his post-match press conferences, the Breakers’ coach has regularly hinted at his dismay with WPS match officials.

But after seeing Kristine Lilly and Kelly Smith – two of team’s best players – get thrown around like rag dolls during the team’s 1-1 draw to Washington Sunday night, DiCicco went off.


Freedom Eludes Breakers

Kristine Lilly had a late chance to net the winner for Boston but her shot sailed high.

BOSTON, Mass. – The Washington Freedom and Boston Breakers played a fierce and hard fought draw in an impressive display offensive firepower that betrayed the 1-1 final score at Harvard Stadium Sunday evening.

Rebecca Moros scored for Washington in the 33rd minute, while Alex Scott tallied the lone Boston goal in the 49th minute.

“I think this was the highest-level game we’ve played in,” said coach Tony DiCicco. “I thought both teams did some really good things early.”

Indeed, from the opening whistle, both teams surged forward with ease while the defending attempted to keep up the fast-paced attacking.

Breakers Recap

The past two games for the Breakers have shown the fans the best and worst that our team has to offer. Thankfully the bad only lasted one game. The Breakers 2-1 victory over the LA Sol this past weekend overshadowed the slightly out of character 4-0 loss to the Chicago Red Stars on April 25th.

Last Saturday a crowd 8,031 came out to support the Breakers against the Los Angeles Sol, who were at the point both undefeated and never had been scored upon. There had been a lot of hype about the game because of the Sol’s impressive start and the star power of Marta. Within 90 minutes the Breakers put an end to that impressive record. Kelly Smith, who continues to show her remarkable skills, opened the scoring up in only the second minute of play. The scored remained 1-0 through the first half until Kristine Lilly put number two on the board in the 55th minute. The Sol tried to return fire in 64th minute with a goal from Brittany Bock, but one was not enough.

Recap of the past couple weeks:

The Bad:
1. Lossing 4-0 to Chicago- No need to go into detail.

The Good:
1. Kelly Smith named WPS player of the Month for April
2. Kelly Smith has scored in every game she has played in
3. Being the first team to score on the Sol
4. Being the first team to beat the Sol
5. Being one win away from being in first

Sunday’s rematch against the Sol will be The Breakers second game in a row to show the league and the fans why we are the team that deserves to be in first and the team that will fight for it.

Breakers Bring “A” Game for Home Crowd

        The Breakers home opener was exactly what the fans wanted, but better weather would be appreciated next game. After a disappointing first loss to FC Gold Pride the Breakers came back fighting. They looked much more like the team that everyone expected them to be with a 2-0 win over St. Louis Athletica.

        Once again Kelly Smith was a force on the field and was instrumental in the two goals.

Game pictures are online here

Breakers Win Home Opener 2-0

Game pictures are online here

BOSTON, Mass. – You have to think that five years ago, Kristine Lilly couldn’t have pictured the scene that transpired at Harvard Stadium Saturday night.

On a cold and damp April night, with temperatures hovering in the thirties, 4,804 shivering souls turned out to see the Breakers triumphant return to Beantown with an impressive 2-0 victory over a physical Saint Louis Athletica squad.

Breakers Fall to FC Gold Pride in First Match of the Season

      The Boston Breakers season has officially started, although it might not have been the start the team or the fans were looking for. In their first game the Breakers faced FC Gold Pride with a disappointing 2-1 loss.

      Despite looking impenetrable on paper it was clear that a solid lineup, in theory, still could not match actual game experience.

Hungry For More

Alex Scott looks to aid attack from the back

BOSTON, Mass. – A year ago, one of the world’s best footballers had to work a regular job despite playing for Arsenal. Oh, and in addition to her club duties, she also had to find time to play for her country’s National Team.

So you can imagine that when the chance to play football on a full-time basis came knocking, Alex Scott ran to the door.

Welcome The Challenge

BOSTON, Mass. – The prospect of entering a new league is daunting enough for any rookie to trying to make her mark.

However, joining a club loaded with proven veterans at nearly every position is another thing entirely.

But it’s not all that bad. Just ask Ariel Harris.

Glad To Be Back

Abby Crumpton Interviewed at Breakers Media Day

BOSTON, Mass. – For Abby Crumpton, Breakers Media Day had to have felt like a bit déjà vu all over again.

Here she was, the 13th overall pick in the 2003 WUSA draft, on the verge of restarting her professional soccer career anew. Again.

After WUSA folded shortly after her rookie season, Crumpton was suddenly a footballer without a club.

Breakers Sign Four

The Breakers have announced the official signing of defenders Nancy Augustyniak-Goffi, Amy LePeilbet, and Sue Weber as well as goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill to WPS contracts.  Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

The team has also released Caitlin Fisher, Mary-Frances Monroe, Ashley Nick, and Courtney Sobrero.