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UNITED WOMEN’S SOCCER FACT SHEET • UWS is a national league with teams playing within regional conferences. • UWS is a professionally operated league created for teams that meet high minimum standards. • The UWS season kicks off in May and culminates with a Championship match at the end of July. • The UWS season consists of 10-12 regular season games. • UWS rosters are made up of college players, former professionals & international stars. • UWS is an affiliate of U.S. Soccer through the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). • Three UWS organizations (Long Island Rough Riders, New England Mutiny & New York Magic) have fielded high level women’s teams in three decades. • 9 players from the Fort Wayne United FC program helped Notre Dame win the 2004 NCAA Championship. • UWS is governed by an elected Executive Board of team owners, which is responsible for the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the league. • EDP Soccer provides the administrative arm for UWS. CONTACT: Joe Ferrara, Jr. League Director, UWS (413) 330.9775 [email protected] STAY CONNECTED... UWSSoccer.com FB.com/UWoSo @UWSSoccer @UWSSoccer (413) 330-9775 <> [email protected] www.UWSSoccer.comwww.UWSSoccer.com MISSION STATEMENT www.UWSSoccer.com OUR PLAYERS Dedicated to the growth of women’s soccer in communities across North America, the mission of United UWS elevates the level of play of the stars of Women’s Soccer (UWS) is to provide one of the best competitive women’s league in the world with a focus on tomorrow throughout the United States. Playing quality family entertainment. in UWS affords women the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents on a National stage. UWS is a proven ground as a launch platform to a professional career while simultaneously working hand in Home to hundreds of college players in the hand with college programs to enhance the abilities of the female athlete by increasing the experience, summer, many former professionals have also technical ability and fitness level of the college player. donned UWS uniforms. Around the world, soccer clubs have vertically developed their organizations to facilitate the development of These talented and personable women have players and their businesses. UWS provides the top of the pyramidal structure for the club’s development and helped us not only become a top-tier league, in growth. terms of competition and attracting media and STEPHANIE LABBE (New England) makes a save for fans, but they also serve as positive & friendly Canada vs. 5-time FIFA World Player Of The Year Marta. role models for the girls and boys with whom they OUR LEAGUE interact at our games and outreach programs. Designed to provide aspiring professionals exceptional competitive women’s soccer, United Women’s Soccer brings together top recent & current college athletes, elite high school players, international stars and polished veterans during the summer months. UWS also serves as an identification and recruitment tool for college programs. Active involvement with United Women’s Soccer teams can help colleges recruit the nation’s elite H.S. player as they train alongside college athletes on a daily basis. UWS is a national league with teams playing within regional conferences and is professionally-operated for organizations that meet high minimum standards. It is an affiliate of U.S. Soccer through the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). CRYSTAL DUNN (Long Island), the 2015 NWSL Golden Former pro MEGHAN SCHNUR (Colorado) in a USWNT Boot winner, also stars for the USWNT. game vs. Mexico star Maribel Dominguez (FC Indiana). United Women’s Soccer OUR TEAMS teams are recognized around the globe for OUR FANS providing superior competition for female players. But how competitive is UWS? Last season in the UWS West Conference, 4 out of the 5 teams were UWS teams are committed to connecting with soccer fans by in contention for 1st-place with only two conference games remaining. creating an exceptional experience at each game. Our professionalized operations assists in attaining exposure for The West was won in the 94th minute of the league’s final regular season our teams through an experienced staff managing national game as the Colorado Pride knocked out the Houston Aces, allowing the media relations and operating a full-time website. Santa Clarita Blue Heat to win the title. For good measure, the Blue Heat would defeat New Jersey Copa by a 2-1 score for the National One of the most priceless aspects of UWS is its dedicated and Championship on a bicycle kick in the 119th minute - just one minute passionate fans and the environment they create. The New before a penalty kick shootout! England Mutiny saw 1200 fans pass through its turnstiles in last season’s opener. Real Salt Lake Women (with its Major Real Salt Lake Women League Soccer affiliation) led all of UWS in attendance. capitalized on its affiliation The Santa Clarita Blue Heat celebrate the UNITED WOMEN’S SOCCER teams are the model for 2016 UWS National Championship! with their Major League amateur sports franchises. Whether its post-game meet & Soccer-side to lead the league in average attendance. Only a 1-1 greets (ABOVE), raffles & giveaways (LEFT), we believe our FANS (BELOW) are NUMBER ONE! draw on a 2nd-half stoppage time goal by the Colorado Storm would deny them from hosting the UWS Championship match. The N.E. Mutiny have been in operation for 17 years and are one of the most successful franchises in U.S. Soccer. The Long Island Rough Riders and N.Y. Magic have fielded teams in 3 decades. Rivalries are renewed as Mutiny nemesis FC Indiana joins UWS. The Lionesses The N.E. Mutiny celebrate their 2-1 win over bring multiple Open Cup & WPSL titles to the league. Grand Rapids the fully-professional Boston Breakers in 2012. FC, who saw 3500 fans attend one of their men’s games, looks to further their success story on the women’s side. (413) 330-9775 <> [email protected] www.UWSSoccer.com(413) 330-9775 <> [email protected].