W-League season review

After playing exhibition matches for three seasons, Washington Freedom joined W-League and their impact was astonishing as the Freedom won the league title in their first season.

Another new club, Jersey Sky Blue enjoyed a season of moderate success under Charlie Naimo. He enticed a a number of high quality foreign imports to his club, such as Formiga and Laura Dickemann, who both made impressive impacts during the season, helping Sky Blue to an admirable 2nd place division finish and a playoff spot.

Atlanta surprised many fans by advancing to league final where they lost 3-1 to Washington. Vancouver, despite being the biggest women's club in North America, showed very little and failed to impress.

Midwest Division continued to produce mediocrity with both Minnesota and Michigan outclassed in playoffs.

Both Ottawa and San Diego came up short after remarkable seasons.

Champions: Washington Freedom
Player of the Year: Laura Dickemann
Coach of the Year: Jim Gabarra
Overachievers: Seattle Sounders
Underachievers: Vancouver Whitecaps