4,593 fans at the HDC saw the LA Sol defeat FC Gold Pride for the third time this season in as many matches between both teams. Camille Abily got the first goal in the 17th minute, and Marta closed 8 minutes later.

Although, Pride came out very strongly, the Sol's defense, including Karina LeBlanc, were ready for anything that came their way. In the 6th minute, Formiga took a shot on goal, but was saved by LeBlanc. Pride had 7 shots on goal, 4 of which LeBlanc saved to earn her league-leading 9th shut out. The other shots were blocked by the defenders.

The match started out pretty evenly, but Sol were able to get past Pride's defense. In the 17th minute, LA earned a corner kick, taken by Japanese super-star Aya Miyama. Nicole Barnhart punched the ball to the outside of the box. Martina Franko kicked it back into danger, and Abilly got the outside of her foot on the ball to curve it into the net. This was her league-leading 7th goal of the season.

Marta scored the 2nd goal in the 25th minute. She recieved a long pass from Shannon Boxx over the top of the defense, dribbled it into the box where she took a left-footed shot to the far post. Barnhart did not get to the ball, and Marta posted her 5th goal of the season.

Christine Sinclair almost scored in the 29th minute. Formiga played the ball inside the box around the penalty mark to Eriko Arakawa, she played it back to Sinclair who blasted a shot from just outside the box, but LeBlanc came up with a big save. Tiffeny Milbrett slid to try and get the rebound, but Manya Makoski also went down to block it, and LeBlanc picked up the loose ball.

At half time, Mia Hamm and Joy Fawcett of the 1st place 1999 US Women's World Cup team were honored. WPS is celebrating the US Women by having different players make appearances at different games each week throughout June and July.

In the second half, the Sol continued attacking and trying to find more goals. Barnhart was huge in this half and came up with great saves to keep the score to a minimum. In the 49th minute, Marta dribbled around a defender and took a shot, but Barnhart kick-saved it, Boxx took a crack at the rebound, but Carrie Dew saved it, then Marta took another shot at the rebound, but Barnhart easily controlled it.

In the 70th minute, Han Duan took a shot on goal goal after she brought a great cross from Aly Wagner down with her chest. Barnhart was there with a great block. Miyama got the rebound but Barnhart once again made another spectacular save.

And that is how the Sol came away with another win, and an 8-game unbeaten streak. They will travel to the mid-west for a mid-week match-up against Hope Solo and the St. Louis Ahtletica. The first meeting between the two ended in a 0-0 draw. The second match ended in a 2-0 win for LA. Let's see how they do this Wednesday, June 24 against a team that is in desperate need of points.

The Sol will be back at home on Saturday, June 27th against the Chicago Red Stars . This is their second to last home game of the season. Be sure to come out and support!

Here's a post-game interview with Karina LeBlanc. Enjoy!

The LA Sol flew out to the east coast for their final meeting against Sky Blue FC at Yurcak Field on the Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ. The first meeting between the two resulted in a 2-0 win for LA with two goals from Marta. The second time around, it was Marta again who came through for the LA Sol earning them a 1-0 win. This time the two played to a scoreless draw in front of 4,138 fans who were brave enough to sit and enjoy under the Jersey rain.

Sky Blue dominated the first half right from the beginning. They had a close shot in the 4th minute, when Rosana dribbled inside the box around a couple defenders, but her shot went over the crossbar.

Two minutes later, Heather O'Reilly raced down the field, but her shot was weak and easy for Sol goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc to handle. In the 15th minute of play, Natasha Kai had probably the best chance of the match when she tried to curve a slow-rolling shot around LeBlanc, but her shot hit the post as LeBlanc just got her hand on the ball to deflect it enough. In the 19th minute, Kai again had another chance but her shot went wide of the top right corner.

LA's first real chance on goal was in the 23rd minute when they were awarded a free kick. Aya Miyama shot at goal but Jenni Branam came off her line to catch the ball in mid-air.

Sky Blue's defense was definitely getting into the attack, and Christie Rampone got a shot on goal in the 26th minute, but it was right at LeBlanc.

Meanwhile, Sol's defense was doing what they have done all season long. They kept on clearing away chances for Sky Blue, and doing their job to keep the Sol from going down. In the 40th minute, Rosana passed a ball to O'Reilly whose shot was blocked by Martina Franko.

That was it for the first half. It was all Sky Blue. 

The Sol came out a little stronger in the second half, and had a shot on goal in the beginning minute. Aly Wagner took a shot after some miscommunication in Sky Blue's backline, but Branam saved it.

Sky Blue continued their attack, and Kai almost scored ten minutes later, but her header went just wide.

Boxx took a shot from outside the box (no pun intended) trying to do something different, but Branam had her shot covered.

Second half substitute Collette McCallum almostfound the net in the 72nd minute, but her shot went just over the crossbar.

In the 85th minute Megan Schnur hit a volley but was too soft and LeBlanc had no trouble collecting it.

Kai had yet another chance in the 89th minute on another header that again went wide. A minute later, Kai was making a run for a ball in the area, but LeBlanc came out strong to snatch the ball away.

Sky Blue dominated the entire match outshooting the Sol 14-5, but only 7 were on goal (4 from Sky Blue, 3 from Sol).

The rain certainly had an effect on the match. The ball was slowing down, the players had to run more; or when the passes were high, the ball skipped. Players couldn't get good, clean touches on the ball, and their shots were a little weak. All in all, it was a great scoreless match with a lot of action.

The LA Sol returns to action next Sunday at home for the last match against FC Gold Pride. The match is at 3 pm PT and will be aired live on Fox Soccer Channel.

After scoring 2 goals for the LA Sol against the Freedom in the 3-1 win, Camille Abily has been honored with the Player of the Week title for week 11 of WPS.

Camille is a starter in the Sol's midfield, playing next to Shannon Boxx, Aya Miyama, and Marta. She has become one of the Sol's best players having scored in the last four games. She scored in a 2-0 win against FC Gold Pride, a 2-0 against St. Louis Athletica, scored the game-tier against the Chicago Red stars, and scored 2 goals against Washington.

She has scored 5 goal this season, four of which come for the last four games, and her first goal was against the Washington Freedom in the inaugural match, which the Sol won 2-0.

She is now the Sol's highest scorer, and also the league's leading scorer, leaving Kelly Smith in second with 4 goals.

The Boston Breakers ruined it for the LA Sol, as they were the first team to score on them and defeat them. The Breakers beat the Sol 2-1 at Harvard Stadium in front of 8,031 fans (the second highest attendance number in the season).

The Breakers got right to it as Kelly Smith scored her 4th goal this season in the 2nd minute, making it the fastest goal in the league, and giving her the number one spot for goals scored.  The play got started with Angela Hucles and Kristine Lilly in the midfield with a give-and-go. Hucles passed the ball to Heather Mitts, making a run down the flank, crossed the ball to Kelly Schmedes, who's shot was deflected. Smith pounced on it and rifled a shot past Karina LeBlanc. That was the first goal allowed by the Sol defense this season.

In the 55th minute, Kristine Lilly scored what would be the game-winning goal for the Breakers. Defender Stacy Bishop found Lilly on a long ball to the left side. Lilly got past the Sol's backline, settled the ball, and shot it to the far post.

The Sol took a goal back when Aya Miyama took a free kick, and Brittany Bock deflected it with her body. That was her first goal of the season.

In the 12th minute, Schmedes almost made it 2-0 for the Breakers, but LeBlanc came out to cut her angle and block her soft shot.

LA had their best chance in the 30th minute, but Han Duan was called for offsides.

Marta could have tied the score in the 76th minute when she blasted a shot form 20 yards out, but Kristin Luckenbill dove to save the ball. 

In the last few minutes of the match, the Sol had great chances of tying the game. In the 85th minute, Marta crossed the ball past Luckenbill, but it went wide of the far post. Luckenbill came up big for the Breakers as Marta had a chance in the 89th minute from inside the 18, but denied her low shot. In the 90th minute, Miyama took a free kick, but Luckenbill dove to save it.

The Sol have now suffered their first loss of the season. They are now 3-1-1, but will get a chance to redeem themselves as they will play Boston next week in LA at the Home Depot Center. Make sure you buy your tickets for this Mother's Day match. Fans will be guaranteed a free ticket to the Sol's home game on June 3rd against the Chicago Red Stars if the Sol wins. When are you ever offered a free ticket to watch the best soccer in the world? Come out and support the LA Sol!

Once again the Sol has defeated the FC Gold Pride. They did it twice during preseason with 2-0 wins, an again when it counted for something.

Both teams battled it out for a full 90 minutes throughout the 90 degree weather of Los Angeles. This is the third consecutive win and shutout victory for the Sol, leading the league with 9 points.

The first half was going back and forth the whole time, with both teams getting very close to scoring. In the 45th minute, Aya Miyama received a great pass, but Gold Pride keeper Nicole Barnhart forced her to take a shot that went just wide right of the post.

In the second half, the Sol came out with more energy, a different line-up, and played better than in the first half. Just 2 minutes into the second half, Aly Wagner chipped a perfect ball behind the back line. Marta was making a run between 2 defenders, beat them to the ball and shot it past Barnhart. 

 Marta' 3rd goal of the season

Gold Pride had more possession of the ball, but just couldn't finish their chances. Rachel Buehler did an exceptional job for the Pride's back line. The entire defense did a great holding back the Sol's offense, except on one occasion, and that is when LA took advantage of it.

The Sol is now the only undefeated team in the league, and has yet to allow a goal. They will be on the road for their next 2 games. They play against St. Louis Athletica on April 26 at 3 pm CT. Then they head over to the east coast to face Kelly Smith, Kristine Lilly, Amy Rodriguez, and the rest of the Boston Breakers on May 2nd at 7 pm ET.

The week after that, Boston will come over to the west coast to play against the Sol on May 10th at 1pm PT.

The first match of the Women's Professional Soccer league was finally played. 14,832 fans showed up, and were a part of a great moment in soccer history. They were all there to watch what the league has promised- beautiful soccer.

The Sol came out ready and fired up for this match as they took the lead early in the 6th minute off an indirect kick (Shannon Boxx was fouled) taken by Aya Miyama and scored by Allison Falk. Since she was the first player to score a goal in the league, the ball she scored with will be signed by her and sent to the US Soccer Hall of Fame.

On the other hand, veteran goalkeeper Briana Scurry allowed 2 goals to get past her, but also made great saves. The Freedom's back line included Cat Whitehill, who is coming back from an ACL injury.

Another player coming back from an injury is Abby Wambach, who is the captain. She played a good game, but her teammates weren't able to produce much in the final third. 

With the Sol having control of the game, they were able to take 8 shots on goal, while the Freedom had only 2. The match continued 1-0, until the 86th minute when Marta passed a perfect short ball to Camille Abily, who looped a shot over Scurry from about 20 yards out to secure the win for the Sol.

The player of the match was Allison Falk. She had a great game, but other players that deserved it more were Camille Abily who made countless runs down the right wing, Karina LeBlanc who made a great save in the 24th minute, stopping Wambach's shot, and specially Manya Makoski. She had a great game, not letting anyone past her, and marking Wambach pretty well. Maybe they gave it to Falk for scoring the first ever goal?

All in all, a very entertaining match to watch, a great atmosphere, and a great win to kick off the league.

The Sol will be on the road taking on Sky Blue FC on April 5th. Washington will have a week off, and then will take on the Chicago Red Stars on April 11th.