Sol Win WPS Player, Coach of the Year Awards
Not many surprises here.
The WPS awards were handed out Saturday night ahead of Sunday's WPS All-Star game in St. Louis.
The six award winners:
*Golden Boot Award - Marta (Sol)
*Defender of the Year - Amy LePeilbet (Boston Breakers)
*Coach of the Year - Abner Rogers (Sol)
*Goalkeeper of the Year - Hope Solo (Saint Louis Athletica)
*Sportswoman of the Year - Christie Rampone (Sky Blue FC)
* Player of the Year Award - Marta (Sol)
Quotable:
"Each player in the league has it as their goal to try for an award like this," said Marta on being named WPS MVP. "It's very special to be a pioneer in this league in the first season. It's been a great year and I look forward to many good years to come."
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