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BRIDGEVIEW, ILL. (August 2, 2009) -- The Chicago Red Stars defeated the Los Angeles Sol, 3-1, at TOYOTA PARK in Bridgeview, Ill. in front of 7,959 fans.

The Red Stars opened the scoring in the 10th minute on a strike from U.S. National Team midfielder Carli Lloyd and carried their 1-0 advantage in the interval.  Just after the break, another U.S. international hit home for the hosts; this time Lindsay Tarpley found the net behind Sol ‘keeper Karina LeBlanc to double the lead to 2-0.
 
The Sol pulled a goal back in the 90th minute when Chinese international forward Han Duan collected a pass from team captain and U.S. international Shannon Boxx, but, with the Sol pushing for an equalizer, Brazilian Cristiane clinched it for Chicago in added time.
 
The Red Stars will travel to St. Louis to battle the Athletica on Wednesday, August 5th at 8pm ET / 7pm CT in their final game of the 2009 season. 

The Los Angeles Sol, 2009 WPS Regular season champions, will return to action on Sunday, August 9 at the Boston Breakers in what will be their final game of the 2009 regular season.  The game will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.

On Saturday, August 22, they will host an opponent to be determined in the inaugural WPS Championship at The Home Depot Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call toll-free 1-877-4-SOL-TIX or visit www.LosAngelesSol.com.

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