Julia Goldsworthy, a former player and captain for FC Bucks Fusion ’91, is currently a freshmen at Virginia Tech.

 Last week, VT beat #1 UNC, wrecking a 33-game winning streak for UNC, and then in the same week, VT beat #12 University of Virginia, to claim the #1 spot in the ACC with a record of 4-0. They are currently 11-3 and Julia has played in all 14 contests. A big feat for a freshmen!! Currently, she has two assists and had a first goal of the season Wednesday night against Longwood University. For more information, follow this link: http://www.hokiesports.com/wsoccer/

 

 

 

Colleen Williams has organized "Willy’s Wish" - where each person will donate $1 at her next game at the University of Dayton.  The money donated will go to a family in need.  Follow the link for the full story:

http://www.daytonflyers.com/womens/soccer/news/index.html?article_id=7004  

Colleen has also been named Atlantic 10 Player of the week (3) times and is among the NCAA Leaders in scoring this season.

http://www.daytonflyers.com/news/index.html?article_id=7025

Congratulations to 2 former FC Bucks standout players on being drafted into the newly formed Women’s Professional Soccer League. Jillian Loyden (Pick # 37 by St. Louis Athletica),  Christie Shaner (Pick #25 by Sky Blue FC -New York/ New Jersey) were drafted by one of the original 7 teams as part of the inaugural season for the WPS which kicks off play in April 2009. Starting with the 2010 season, Philadelphia will have its own WPS franchise. (CLICK HERE for more info on the Philadelphia team.)      

Both players were members of the FC Bucks Challenge team coached by Eddie Leigh and the Challenge, among many other accomplishments were most recently U23 National Finalists. Everyone at CRUSA/FC Bucks wishes all the best to these outstanding players and congratulations on this great accomplishment. 

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