WUSA 2009

"Two reliable sources tell me that investors in a proposed national women's league have decided to wait until 2009 to launch the eight-team circuit. No official confirmation, but that's the buzz in U.S. soccer circles. Investors apparently felt that spring of 2008 was too soon to start a league, sign top U.S. players, identify and sign international players, finalize stadium deals, begin serious marketing campaigns, etc. What the investors need now is the American team to win the World Cup as well as the Olympic gold next year to build momentum toward the launch of the league."