Defending WPSL champion Boston Aztec & Orange County Waves capture final two spots in 2011 National Championship
SACRAMENTO, CA (07/25/11) - Via their wins in the East & Pacific Conference Finals last night, respectively, the Boston Aztec Breakers Reserves (8-2-3) and the Orange County Waves (11-1-0) have won their way into the 2011
Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) National Championship hosted by the Chicago Red Stars this July 30-31. Those two organizations join the Midwest Conference champion Red Stars (10-1-0) and Sunshine Conference champion Tampa Bay Hellenic (10-1-1) as the four WPSL representatives who will take the field this Saturday at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex in Lisle, IL.
The WPSL has announced the match-ups for the National Semifinals, with the defending WPSL champion Boston Aztec taking on Pacific champion Orange County in the first semifinal at 1:00 PM (Central Time), while host Chicago will take on Tampa Bay in the second semifinal at 3:00 PM (Central Time). Fans of all four teams can take advantage of a extended "early bird" pre-sale that was announced by the Red Stars today.
Early-bird general admission seats for the National Semifinal doubleheader & WPSL Championship match are $8 apiece and $12 for a two-day ticket. Early-bird preferred seats are $12 apiece and $20 for a two-day ticket. These ticket offers are available through Monday, July 25th (midnight) and prices are subject to change after this date. Any ticket orders placed before Tuesday, July 26th will be mailed out in time before the July 30 semifinals.
For more information, visit the Red Stars' tickets page at
http://bit.ly/CRS-tix11. Special group rates also are available. Parking at Benedictine University is free and full concessions will be available at the stadium. You can also call 312-546-3670 or email info@chicagoredstars.com.
2011 WPSL NATIONAL SEMIFINALSBoston Aztec Breakers Reserves (8-2-3) vs.
Orange County Waves (11-1-0)
Saturday, July 30 (1:00 PM kick-off)
Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex (Lisle, IL)
Chicago Red Stars (10-1-0) vs.
Tampa Bay Hellenic (10-1-1)
Saturday, July 30 (3:00 PM kick-off)
Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex (Lisle, IL)
2011 WPSL NATIONAL FINALNational Semifinal WinnersSunday, July 31 (1:00 PM kick-off)
Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex (Lisle, IL)
About the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL): The WPSL is a 60-plus team semi-pro national league for the Summer 2011 season competing in five conferences and is the largest women's soccer league in the world. The league is sanctioned by the
United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) as an affiliate of the
United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The WPSL's mission is to provide the highest level of soccer in our effort to: bring affordable & quality family entertainment to the community; display positive role models for our youth; while, being a stepping stone for aspiring professional & international-level players.
For more information, visit our official website at http://www.wpsl.info, phone us at 1-800-854-0913 or contact us via email at media@wpslsoccer.com. You can also keep up with our league on our social media networking sites on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter!!
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