Philadelphia Independence Vs WNY Flash - WPS Final News, Notes, TV, Gamethread

by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 3:20 PM EDT in Game Day

The Philadelphia Independence head to Rochester to take on the Western New York Flash. The Flash feature Women's Player of the Year Marta and Alex Morgan, a young, but integral part of the United States Women's National Team's (USWNT) run in the 2011 World Cup.

TV: 4 pm EST, Comcast SportsNet (regionally)

Weather in upstate New York will not affect the game, as Hurricane Irene's reach is not that far (yet). There should be no stoppages due to rain or wind during the match because the Independence and the Flash.

From Jeff Kassouf of Equalizer Soccer and SI.com, via Twitter:

WNY Starters: Harris, Riley, Chapman, Engen, Moros, Seger, Edwards, Bock, Marta, Sinclair, Morgan #WPS

Philly Starters: Barnhart, Robinson, Krzysik, McNeill, Johnson, Buczkowski DiMartino, Farrelly, Boquete, Kai, Rodriguez #WPS

For some light reading before the game:

Kerith Gabriel, Philly.com/Daily News: Independence will try to contain Marta in title game

Bill Iezzi, Philly.com: Independence Preview

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Tannenwald reported Kia McNeill went down in pre-game, but dunno how bad it was.

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Not a good start for Philly.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Danesha Adams was nursing a knee injury all week – dunno if she was able to make the bench.

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

Philly seems to be much strong so far.

Plus the Flash are playing a very risky, physical style.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

Allen Hopkins started the game off saying this is Nicole Barnhart’s last game in WPS… but then paused and changed the subject. Heading abroad? Early retirement / coaching opportunity for the Boyertown HS grad?

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Some players in WPS already have signed contracts with overseas clubs.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I know Adams is heading to Norway as soon as this is over to finish out their season.

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Tasha Kai elbowed in the face, should have warranted at least a yellow card for WNY Flash, nothing. Could justify a red card based on the situation. Looked almost like WNY Flash followed through with her elbow in a swing motion.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

@joshuamayers: GOAL SEATTLE! It’s Neagle with his second of the day in the 21st minute! Sounders up 3-0!

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

That’s great news for the Union.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

2nd goal came on a pk call very similar to the called against Sheanon Williams.

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Karma'd

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

4-0 in the 40th minute on Fucito’s first league goal of the season

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Everybody freak out it’s a deadly squirrel on the pitch!

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

Marta getting double teamed by the Independence is a great tactic.

She appears to have begun to become frustrated.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

Another very rough challenge from WNY against Philly. Yellow card to Becky Edwards.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Terrible finish from Kai

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

Poor shot by Kai, but wonderful ball movement by the team.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

Clearly offside on that goal. Disallowed for WNY. Still 0-0

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

Interesting idea – have players & coaches from around the league on sideline to break down the game. Something tells me that wouldn’t fly in most leagues…

by mk_27 on Aug 27, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

EIGHT minutes of stoppage time.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

Dear WPS Championship Announcer whose name I did not catch: Never refer to Amy Rodriguez as “A-Rod” again.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve been corrected on Twitter that that has always been her nickname. Oops. I still do not like it, though. ;-)

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Allen Hopkins isn't just a WPS announcer, by the way.

Guy does great work.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, Amy Rodriguez. One long touch too many. Gotta shoot that.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

Sinclair scores for WNY Flash

They lead 1-0 in the 65’. That’s certainly frustrating given this game thus far.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Meanwhile, the Seattle Sounders lead Columbus Crew 6-2

I am not making this up.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Kia off

Adams on

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

DiMartino off

del Rio on

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

Good save by Barnhart

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:00 PM EDT reply actions

A-ROD TIES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

Beautiful finish. Redemption for her egregious miss earlier in the half.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

GOAL!

AMY RODRIGUEZ!

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 27, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

That's Goebel's 2nd yellow

Western New York Flash down to 10 women. Wow.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

2 and a half minutes remaining in extra time in Rochester

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

BARNHART! Wow. What a save.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

Heading to penalty kicks in Rochester

Still tied at 1.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

Barnhart got a piece of it, but Marta's PK still goes in

Sanderson’s turn for the Independence.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Sanderson slots it right down the middle

1-1

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Barnhart was close again.

But again, no cigar.

WNY 2-1

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

Adams in the upper corner!

2-2 after 2 rounds

No one’s missed yet.

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

Barnhart guessed wrong on that one

WNY 3-2

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

Harris deflected it but it goes in anyway!

Wow!

3-3

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

4-4

Still no misses

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by Justin F. on Aug 27, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

by Zherog on Aug 27, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

The game was live on CSN at 4 pm, actually.

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by Scott Kessler on Aug 28, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions