Jordan Angeli’s seventh goal of the season gave Boston a win over Atlanta and second place in the WPS standings. Linda Cuttone/Sports Vue Images
KENNESAW, Ga.—Kelly Smith set up a pair of goals, and Jordan Angeli netted the game-winner as the Boston Breakers defeated the Atlanta Beat 3-1 Wednesday night at KSU Soccer Stadium.
The win, combined with Philadelphia’s 2-0 loss to the Chicago Red Stars, lifts the 10-7-5 Breakers into second place and guarantees them both a berth in the WPS postseason and a home playoff game.
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MOVIN’ ON UP Win moves Breakers into second place
KENNESAW, Ga.—Kelly Smith set up a pair of goals, and Jordan Angeli netted the game-winner as the Boston Breakers defeated the Atlanta Beat 3-1 Wednesday night at KSU Soccer Stadium.
The win, combined with Philadelphia’s 2-0 loss to the Chicago Red Stars, lifts the 10-7-5 Breakers into second place and guarantees them both a berth in the WPS postseason and a home playoff game.
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GOAL OF THE WEEK Cox sparks the Breakers
Stephanie Cox’s goal in the first half of Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Independence has been selected as the New England Soccer News Goal of the Week for the Week ending August 29.
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RIDING HIGH Hot streak takes Breakers to brink of WPS playoffs
It’s amazing how a single win can turn around an entire season. On July 4, when the Boston Breakers went into Philadelphia, they were 1-5-4, mired in a slump. Since then, they have been one of the league’s hottest teams and are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth, and quite possible overtaking the Independence for second place in the WPS.
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HANGING TOUGH Breakers rally past Independence
WEST CHESTER, Pa.---The Boston Breakers began to turn their season around with a win against the Philadelphia Independence. With Sunday’s 2-1 come-from-behind win, they have almost completed that turnaround, putting themselves in a solid position for a playoff spot, and within striking distance of second place, now held by the Independence.
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FALLING SHORT Down three, Breakers fall 3-2 to Atlanta
NEW BRITAIN, Conn.—It can probably best be described as the comeback that wasn’t far enough. After trailing by three goals, the Boston Breakers came back and scored two goals in the final fifteen minutes, but it was not enough to catch the Atlanta Beat who won 3-2 Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Complete story
PLAYER OF THE WEEK Cheney helps keep Breakers streak going
Boston Breakers forward Lauren Cheney had a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win over Sky Blue FC and has been selected the New England Soccer News Player of the Week for the week ending August 15.
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LOST FOR THE SEASON Fractured collarbone sidelines Osborne
Boston Breakers midfielder Leslie Osborne will be out for the remainder of the 2010 season due to a season-ending injury that she suffered in Sunday’s game against Sky Blue FC.
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RIDING THE WAVE Breakers continue hot pace with 4-0 win
CAMBRIDGE Mass--Rookie Jordan Angelli and Lauren Cheney each had a goal and an assist to lead the Boston Breakers as the decimated the defending WPS Champion Sky Blue FC 4-0 at Harvard Stadium on Sunday.
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