Legends FC

LA Legends Edged 2-1 by Vancouver Whitecaps

June 11, 2008

Goalkeeper Brittany Massro is shown punching the ball.

LEGENDS WOMEN WIN 2-1

Legends Men Take 1-2 Loss

"I’m inspired," remarked Legends Mens Coach, Phil Wolf as he stepped onto the field for the warm-up.

He had just witnessed the womens team pull off their first win of the season, scoring 2 goals in the final 15 minutes of the final league match....

(view press release on USL website)

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Theresa Broad Scores for LA Legends!

W-League Team Announces Kaufman as Head Coach

The LA Legends are pleased to announce the hiring of new W-League Head Coach, Twila Kaufman. Kaufman is currently the Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine University as well as a former player in the W-League. "I’m really excited about the opportunity to raise the level!" says Kaufman. "What’s most exciting is every player is eager, fully committed to being part of a community, not just playing games. We are planning to accomplish a lot!" Read More... or View USL Press Release

LA Legends Return from Colorado

The LA Legends Women return from a two-match road-trip to Colorado, suffering a 0-3 defeat by the Ft. Collins Force and a 0-1 loss to the Real Colorado Cougars. The LA Legends Women will look to pick-up some wins beginning with their match against the Ventura County Fusion on Saturday, June 7th at Buena High School. The LA Legends W- League "home opener," on Wednesday, June 11th marks the start of six home games in which the LA Legends will have the opportunity to play at full-strength on their home turf. (Photos courtesy of James Croft Photography & Fort Collins Force.)

LA Legends vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Photo courtesy of Vancouver Whitecaps (Josh Devins).

Sarah Yoro put the LA Legends on the board in the 38th minute, assisted by a slotted pass from Geminesse Martinez. In front of their home crowd at Swangard Stadium , the Whitecaps responded quickly, finishing a goal less than a minute later... off a cross from former US National team player -- TIffeny Milbrett. The score was 1-1 at half-time, but the match ended 2-1 for Vancouver. The second goal was scored in the 54th minute by Canadian National player, Randee Hermus.

Join us when the LA Legends take on the Vancouver Whitecaps on June 11th, 5pm at Azusa Pacific University’s Cougar Athletic Stadium.

LA Legends 1 Vancouver WhiteCaps 2

Brown scores lone goal for Legends

Despite high hopes, Legends women were unable to capture their first win. However, local St Mary’s graduate and USC player Lauren Brown came off the bench to dish a ball over the keeper’s head in the 77th minute-- spoiling a Vancouver shut-out. Brown was part of a spark that ignited in the second half as the Legends fired 10 shots and found a bit of confidence. Legends keeper Brittany Massro kept busy with 8 saves.

LA Legends Snag 1-1 Tie with Fort Collins Force

Farler Scores for Legends

In only their second home match, the LA Legends Women pulled off a tie against the 2x National Champion Fort Collins Force. Alexis Farler scored for the Legends in the 3rd minute, finishing a Courtney Price cross from inside the six yard box. Less than a minute later, the Fort Collins Force responded with a goal of their own when Force defender Lisa Cole drilled a free kick into the net from 25 yards out.

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W- League Team Travels to Vancouver & Seattle

On Friday, May 23, the women travel to Canada for a match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at 5pm, Friday, May 23.

Legends Sign Welch, Grimaldi & Sanchez

The LA Legends will be bolstered by the signing of three local players Aissa Sanchez (Legends FC), Lauryn Welch (Cal State Fullerton), and Niccole Grimaldi (Oklahoma State University). Aissa Sanchez receives the call up from the U16 Legends FC club team. After a scrimmage between her club team and W-League team, Coach Surrell was impressed with her play and invited Sanchez to join the roster for the upcoming road-trip. Welch was a 4-year starter at CSF, a three-time All-Big West Conference selection, and started all 73 games of her career prior to a season ending knee injury. Before becoming CSF’s Assistant Coach, Welch finished her playing career tied for seventh on the school’s all-time points list with 46 and tied for sixth with 17 goals. Grimaldi is a three-time, first-team Academic All-Big 12 Conference selection, and started all 23 games for OSU during 2007.

Outlook:

The Whitecaps opened their season with a 2-2 tie versus the Ventura County Fusion. Having two W-League Championships (2004 & 2006) under their belt, they will definitely be looking to put points on the board.

US Womens National Team fans may notice a familiar face, as former National team player, Tiffany Milbrett plays for the Whitecaps. The Vancouver roster also includes several promising young stars on the team. Jodi-Ann Robinson, 19, plays for both the Canadian senior team and the U-20 squad. In 2006 she was the Canadian Youth Player of the Year. Midfielder Monica Lam-Feist is just 17 and in grade 11. Head Coach, Bob Birada has stated this former U1-17 national team captain is "the best player in the country in her age group."

Watch the Game:

This match will possibly be the only W-League match which will be streaming live on the web through the USL’s USL Live website at http://usl.playonsports.tv/ . Fans can purchase a one match viewing pass for $6.

W-League Team Prepares for Road Trip

U16 Youth Player Aissa Sanchez Added to Roster

The LA Legends women head to Canada for a match agains the 2x W-League Champion, Vancouver Whitecaps. In preparation for the road-trip, Coach Surrell has invited Legends FC youth player, Aissa Sanchez to travel with the team. Sanchez is an outside midfielder who has been in the Legends FC youth program since U11.The LA Legends have also signed Lauryn Welch (CSF) and Niccole Grimaldi (OSU.) Read More...

W-League Team Scores First Goal

The LA Legends return from their road-trip with a loss and a tie. In the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Sarah Yoro scored the franchise’s first-ever goal in the 38th minute. Although tied 1-1 at the half, the final was 2-1 for Vancouver. Against the Seattle Sounders, a scoreless match resulted in a 0-0 tie. Goalkeeper Breanna Truelove played all 180 minutes and notched 17 saves. The LA Legends host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the W-League "home opener" on Wednesday, June 11 at 5pm at APU’s Cougar Stadium.