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Sky Blue shock Sol to take inaugural WPS championship

Turns out destiny belonged to the team that scrapped its way to the final of Women’s Professional Soccer. While most WPS teams were reveling in the inaugural season, Sky Blue FC spent its 2009 season embroiled in turmoil, both on and off the pitch. Full Article at Soccer Blogs

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  2. CARY, NC - APRIL 27:  Heather O'Reilly #9 of the U.S. Women's National Team reacts after being called offsides against the Australian Women's National Team during an international friendly match April 27, 2008, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The U.S. won 3-2 in stoppage time.
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  4. CARSON, CA - AUGUST 22:  Captain and Head Coach Christie Rampone #3 of the New Jersey Blue Sky FC hoist the trophy in front of Thomas Hofsetter, President and CEO in celebration of a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Sol at The Home Depot Center on August 22, 2009 in Carson, California.
  5. FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2006 file photo, The United State's Christie Rampone plays the ball during the Gold Cup women's championship soccer match against Canada  in Carson, Calif.
  6. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14:  (L-R) Soccer players Christie Rampone, Angela Hucles and Leslie Osborne attend the 29th annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards presented by the Women's Sports Foundation at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on October 14, 2008 in New York City.
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