SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 11, 2009) – Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and UK International Soccer Camps (UKISC) announced today an exclusive multi-year partnership making UKISC the official camp provider of WPS with a maximum of 22 locations in 2009 to be called WPS Camps.

Debuting in the summer of 2009 throughout North America, WPS Camps will feature a variety of weekly camp options for various age groups with the mission to create a challenging and dynamic training environment, while allowing players to personally experience what it takes to play in the pros from the pros. Camps will include player appearances from the stars of the new league at every camp.

"We are delighted to partner with UK International Soccer Camps to create WPS Camps," said WPS Chief Operating Officer, Mary Harvey. "Our WPS Camps will provide high-quality coaching, along with an opportunity for campers to meet our world-class athletes in person and learn what it takes to be a professional player. Our goal is to help motivate and develop the league’s future stars. It's also a great way for us to reach fans first-hand and bring the WPS brand into soccer communities across the country."

"It is an honor to partner with the league," said UKISC Chief Executive Officer, Gary Gamble. "We are thoroughly committed to helping build a successful camp program to represent the highest-level of women’s soccer in the world."

All participants will receive a Puma WPS ball and T-shirt, an individual player evaluation and other special camp giveaways. The total cost for a week is $190.00 for half-day and $265.00 for full-day.

For more information go to: http://www.womensprosoccer.com/camps.aspx

To host a WPS Camp in your area or for more information, contact camps@womensprosoccer.com or call 1-877-GIRL-WPS (447-5977) .

WPS games kick-off March 29th with the inaugural game between the Los Angeles Sol and the Washington Freedom live on Fox Soccer