Commissioner Tonya Antonucci's Page

Dear Los Angeles Sol Fans,



I know for all Los Angeles Sol fans out there that this past week and Thursday's dispersal draft of the LA Sol players has been very difficult news to take. Let me tell you, it was equally as tough for us in the league office.



The decision to shut down the operations of the Los Angeles Sol was not an easy decision to make but it was a necessary decision as we began final preparations for the 2010 WPS Season without the proper ownership group in… Continue

Greetings from the league office as we wrap an historic 2009 season and look forward to 2010!

The last few weeks, including an incredible Cinderella story and an amazing display of all-star talent, really put a bow on a successful inaugural season that met its goal of matching up the world’s best, week after week. Our fans, sponsors, and national and regional television partners truly helped set a solid foundation for years to come, even in the most challenging financial climate many of us have… Continue

Greetings from the commissioner’s office as our inaugural postseason has just gotten underway!

It’s been a whirlwind few months of great play and lively crowds, which culminated with a tremendous finish to our regular season: the Washington, New York/New Jersey, and Boston franchises all battling for the last two playoff spots. Congratulations to the Freedom and Sky Blue FC for claiming those berths and for putting on an exciting match in this past Saturday’s First Round. In hot conditions, Sky… Continue

Greetings from league headquarters in sunny San Francisco!

We’re one month into our first season, and what a month it’s been. From an opening-day crowd of nearly 15,000 in L.A. to Sunday’s instant-classic barn-burner between the Washington Freedom and FC Gold Pride, we’ve made an early habit of meeting expectations for world-class action on the pitch.

The Freedom’s 4-3 victory over the Gold Pride, beyond the deluge of goals and dramatic comebacks, was a great example of the extraordinary produ… Continue

Greetings from the league office as a very, very big day approaches!

Sunday’s Inaugural Match between the Los Angeles Sol and the Washington Freedom represents so many things: An historic moment in women’s professional sports. A reason for little girls to dream big. A chance for millions of people of every age, men and women, to watch world-class athletes in their own backyards. And the first chance for WP… Continue