St. Louis Athletica Bring Women's Pro-Soccer to Town

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On Saturday, April 4, 2009, Women’s Professional Soccer made dreams come alive as the heroes in green and grey stepped out on to the field for the first time.  That night, the Saint Louis Athletica brought new excitement to the area in their debut game at Ralph Korte Stadium. Although there was not a lot of media coverage or promotion surrounding the game, over 5,000 people came out and watched these women play their first game and give it their best. In the end, the Athletica lost to the Chicago Red Stars.  The Red Stars were led by captain Lindsay Tarpley, who netted the first, goal in the team's franchise history, giving her team a 1-0 victory.  The Athletica were lead by Hope Solo who made seven saves in the game.  The ladies are back in action Aprill 11th, when the travel to Cambridge Massachusetts to play the Boston Breakers.