4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Hispanic Audience
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago President, CEO & Governor Peter Wilt responds to questions about the Hispanic audience in the Chicago area.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Camps
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, the members of the Women's Professional Soccer Panel talk about the Hispanic soccer audience. Chicago GM Marcia McDermott and former U.S. National Team Captain Julie Foudy comment on summer camps for kids. Chicago will hold camps starting in Summer 2008, while WPS is planning on having camps starting in the summer of 2009.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Fan Involvement
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago President, CEO & Governor Peter Wilt responds to a question about how the community in Chicago can get involved in WPS and acknowledges the importance of having true fans of the sport. Chicago GM Marcia McDermott also expresses her appreciation for the fans in Chicago.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Favorite Players
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, former U.S. National Team Captain Julie Foudy responds to questions about her favorite player of all time and the Brazilian soccer team. FC Indiana Goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill and Chicago Gaels Midfielder Jen Buczkowski also comment on their favorite soccer players.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - International Players
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago GM Marcia McDermott responds to a question about the opportunities for international players in WPS. Panel Moderator and USA Today Columnist Christine Brennan also comments on the importance of the upcoming Olympics and the Games impact on WPS.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Introductions
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Moderator and USA Today Columnist Christine Brennan introduces the Women's Professional Soccer panel which includes Chicago President, CEO and Governor Peter Wilt, Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott, ESPN Commentator and former U.S. National Team Captain Julie Foudy, FC Indiana Goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill and Chicago Gaels Midfielder Jen Buczkowski.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - League Marketing Strategy
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago President, CEO and Governor Peter Wilt responds to a question on the strategy for marketing the new league.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Number of Teams
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago President, CEO and Governor Peter Wilt responds to a question about the number of teams that will compete in WPS in the next few years.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Team Composition
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, Chicago GM Marcia McDermott responds to a question about choosing a coach and the player selection process. Chicago President, CEO and Governor Peter Wilt comments on selecting a team name and ticket pricing.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - TV Coverage
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, ESPN Commentator and former U.S. National Team Captain Julie Foudy and Chicago GM Marcia McDermott respond to a question about WPS television coverage.
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4/18/08
IYSA Expo - Who is Going to Play
From the IYSA Expo on March 8, 2008, former U.S. National Team Captain Julie Foudy responds to a question about why she will not be playing in the new league, while FC Indiana Goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill and Chicago Gaels Midfielder Jen Buczkowski express their excitement to play in WPS.
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4/9/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - Community Interaction & Roster Selection
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.: Sky Blue Soccer (NJ/NY) Marketing/Public Relations Manager Gloria Averbuch talks about how the WPS teams will give back to their local communities and Boston Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco addresses how players will be selected for WPS team rosters.
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3/17/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - Obtaining Media Coverage
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.: Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott speaks about finding channels to the league's audience rather than waiting for the media to come to the league; Boston Breakers President/General Manager Joe Cummings talks about the many avenues the league will use to generate media coverage; Town Hall moderator and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan addresses how women's sports can gain coverage; Boston Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco talks about spreading the message; and Cummings talks about WPS Commissioner Tonya Antonucci's background as both a soccer player at Stanford and an executive at Yahoo!
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3/17/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - Building the Fan Base
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.: Sky Blue Soccer (NJ/NY) Marketing/Public Relations Manager Gloria Averbuch addresses how her team will make inroads in a cluttered sports landscape; Boston Breakers President/General Manager Joe Cummings discusses building the league's fan base; Boston Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco talks about the need to entertain fans; and Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott discusses building partnerships within the local community.
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3/17/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - Panelists' Opening Remarks
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.: Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott speaks about why she left the collegiate game to get involved with WPS; Chicago Owner Gary Weaver defines what will make his franchise successful; Boston Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco talks about the WUSA's on-field success; former WUSA player Emily Janss speaks about the opportunity to play soccer at the professional level and fan interest in the women's game.
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3/17/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - The League's Compelling Story
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.: Sky Blue Soccer (NJ/NY) Marketing/Public Relations Manager Gloria Averbuch talks about how the league chose its name and how its name will affect marketing and Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott talks about the goodwill WPS is receiving and the opportunity the league has to become an integral part of the sports landscape.
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3/17/08
NSCAA Convention: WPS Town Hall Meeting - Welcome & Opening Remarks
FUSE/ideas President Dennis Franczak welcomes attendees to the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md. before turning the microphone over to moderator Christine Brennan, a USA Today columnist, for some opening remarks and to introduce the panelists: WPS Senior COO Consultant and Boston Breakers President/General Manager Joe Cummings, Chicago Owner Gary Weaver, Chicago General Manager Marcia McDermott, Boston Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco, Sky Blue Soccer (NJ/NY) Marketing/Public Relations Manager Gloria Averbuch and former WUSA player Emily Janss. Cummings then addresses how Women's Professional Soccer will be different from Women's United Soccer Association and why WPS will succeed.
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2/25/08
Behind the Scenes at the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop
WPS's activities at the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in Pittsburgh, Pa. were a great success, but it wasn't all hard work! There was fun too. Here is a video of some of the staff having a little downtime! Soccer is a fun sport, so why not having fun while working?
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2/20/08
An Interview with Dennis Franczak
Greta Teller of the Boston Breakers interviews Dennis Franczak, CEO & President of FUSE/ideas, the league's marketing agency. Franczak discusses his company's role with Women's Professional Soccer, what projects FUSE/ideas is working on, how FUSE/ideas is seeking to engage fans and more.
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2/20/08
An Interview with Denny Kohlmeyer
Denny Kohlmeyer, who moderated the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the U.S. Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Feb. 8, discusses his role with Beadling SC - a youth club in Pennsylvania, the history of soccer in the Pittsburgh area and whether WPS may one day come to Pittsburgh.
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2/20/08
An Interview with Illinois Youth Soccer Association President Gus Bender
Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) President Gus Bender discusses the role his organization plays in his state, Chicago WPS President & CEO Peter Wilt's impact in the area and how ISYA may look to work with the Chicago WPS franchise.
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2/20/08
An Interview with Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Executive Director John Burrill
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Executive Director John Burrill talks about his organization, its offerings and how the Boston Breakers will impact youth soccer in the state.
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2/20/08
An Interview with Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association President Sid Bloom
Sid Bloom, President of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, discusses his association's background, what it's like to have the Boston Breakers back and about Boston Breakers President & General Manager Joe Cummings' impact on women's soccer.
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2/20/08
An Interview with Prospective Player Cortney Sobrero
Cortney Sobrero, a prospective WPS player who also happens to be Kate (Sobrero) Markgraf's cousin, discusses her soccer career and how she's preparing to play in the league.
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2/20/08
An Interview with SoccerAmerica Magazine's John Hooper
John Hooper, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for SoccerAmerica Magazine, talks about his role with SoccerAmerica and his thoughts on the executives behind Women's Professional Soccer.
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2/20/08
An Interview with St. Louis's Caryn Chasteen
Caryn Chasteen of St. Louis Soccer United talks about the team's owner, Jeff Cooper, how St. Louis Soccer United merged local youth clubs together, and how her franchise is ramping up its operations as it prepares for the first WPS season in 2009.
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2/19/08
An Interview with the Washington Freedom's Louise Waxler
Louise Waxler, the Washington Freedom's Director of Operations, talks about how the Freedom kept their brand alive following the WUSA's suspension of operations, how the Freedom will transition from the W-League to WPS and the WPS's ownership group's goal to make the league sustainable.
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2/16/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 10
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: The panelists discuss how international players will enhance WPS, what the quality of the on-field product will be and how the WPS business plan is more realistic than the WUSA's business plan.
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2/16/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 7
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler shares how the Freedom will together with MLS's DC United on various initiatives, Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt talks about how WPS wants to expand its fan base and FUSE/ideas President & CEO Dennis Franczak discusses the league's marketing plan.
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2/16/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 8
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: WPS League Development/Relationships Manager Aaron Burch talks about two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash and former Yahoo! COO & President Jeff Mallett's involvement as investors in the league and the panelists address how WPS teams are developing relationships with W-League and WPSL teams.
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2/16/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 9
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt discusses the makeup of the team rosters, FUSE/ideas President & CEO Dennis Franczak talks about how the U.S. National Team's performance at the 2008 Olympics could affect WPS and St. Louis Director of Operations Caryn Chasteen and Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler discuss the changing landscape of women's soccer at the international level.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 1
Moderator Denny Kohlmeyer welcomes attendees to the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Friday, Feb. 8. Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt then provides background on how Women's Professional Soccer was formed.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 2
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler contrasts the business models for WPS and WUSA, WPS League Development/Relationships Manager Aaron Burch addresses the league's grassroots approach, FUSE/ideas President & CEO Dennis Franczak discusses WPS's new media strategy and Chicago President & CEO talks about the emotional connections WPS wants to create with its fans.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 3
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: St. Louis Director of Operations Caryn Chasteen speaks about St. Louis owner Jeff Cooper's ability to merge three local youth clubs together to support the club's professional team, Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt talks about the league's overall relationship with youth clubs and Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler discusses how the Freedom brand stayed alive after the WUSA suspended operations.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 4
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt talks about why WPS franchise owners are so engaged in the league and Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler reveals the location of the WUSA Founders Cup trophy. Waxler, St. Louis Director of Operations Caryn Chasteen and Wilt also say that WPS is taking an inclusive approach in the youth soccer community.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 5
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler talks about the value youth players can take away from watching WPS games, Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt discusses each team's approach to youth soccer initiatives and the league's expansion plans and Moderator Denny Kohlmeyer provides his viewpoint on what it will take to get youth soccer clubs involved in the league.
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2/15/08
At the Pittsburgh WPS Town Hall Meeting - Part 6
From the WPS Town Hall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.: FUSE/ideas President & CEO Dennis Franczak shares how prospective players have reacted to the league and Chicago President & CEO Peter Wilt talks about how WPS is gaining credibility. Wilt and Washington Freedom Director of Operations Louise Waxler also discuss the league's potential player pool. Waxler and Wilt also touch upon the smaller venues WPS teams will utilize and the revenue the teams will generate from those venues and Wilt talks about how WPS is embracing MLS and Sum United Marketing.
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2/13/08
Jeff Mallett Interview - FoxNews
FoxNews interviews former Yahoo! COO Jeff Mallett about his investment in Women's Professional Soccer and the grassroots approach the new league is taking to connect fans with the teams and the players.
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2/13/08
Steve Nash Interview on WPS
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash shares his love of soccer, talks about his investment in Women's Professional Soccer and shows off his juggling skills.
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2/6/08
NSCAA Wrap Up
A look at the highlights from Women's Professional Soccer's coming out party at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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2/5/08
Jack Cummins Interview
Jack Cummins, who serves as Chicago WPS's General Counsel, talks about how he got involved with Women's Professional Soccer, building his team's staff and soccer fans in Chicago during an interview from the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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2/5/08
Mia Hamm Celebrity Soccer Challenge
A look at game action and behind-the-scenes moments from the Mia Hamm Celebrity Soccer Challenge where Hamm was joined by her husband, Nomar Garciaparra, and her former National Team teammates Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett and Tisha Hoch as well as a number of other celebrities to raise money for the bone marrow transplant program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Mia Hamm Foundation.
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2/5/08
Peter Wilt Interview
Chicago WPS President, CEO and Governor Peter Wilt talks about Women's Professional Soccer's coming out party at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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1/25/08
Boston Breakers Archive Video
Re-visit Boston Breakers highlights from the WUSA's 2001-2003 seasons.
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1/23/08
Christine Brennan Interview
USA Today columnist Christine Brennan, who moderated the WPS Town Hall Meeting at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md., discusses why Women's Professional Soccer will work, how WPS's marketing plan will differ from WUSA's, what WPS will need to do to generate media interest and more.
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1/23/08
Julie Foudy Interview
In an interview from the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md., former National Team captain Julie Foudy talks about why Tonya Antonucci was the perfect fit to be the WPS commissioner, how WPS fans will get to interact with the players and the league and how WPS will learn from the WUSA.
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1/22/08
Heather Mitts Interview
In an interview from the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md., prospective WPS player and U.S. defender Heather Mitts talks about how the league will develop players for the National Team, her teammates' excitement that they will get to compete in the league and how the players will be more hands-on to help the league succeed.
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1/22/08
Tony DiCicco Interview
In an interview from the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md., Tony DiCicco talks about his decision to become the Boston Breakers head coach, the scouting of players that he will be doing this year and more.
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1/21/08
Gary Weaver Interview
Chicago WPS Manager and Alternate Governor Gary Weaver discusses why he got involved with Women's Professional Soccer, how he's constructed his front office and how Chicago WPS is generating grassroots interest in its team during an interview at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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1/19/08
Tonya Antonucci Interview
Commissioner Tonya Antonucci speaks about generating media coverage for Women's Professional Soccer and the WPS soccer family with Fair Game Magazine's Gayle Bryan at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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1/17/08
NSCAA Video
The Women's Professional Soccer introductory video that was featured at the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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