2008 Top 10 Teams in the US

1. Pali Blues (W-League), 14-0-0 – Started the 08 campaign with 6-0 and 1-0 wins over NCAA D1 National Champions USC and UCLA respectively, and finished with a 2-1 win over FC Indiana. Impressive 2-0 win over USA U-20s. Nine players drafted by the WPS.
2. FC Indiana (W-League) - Second best in the W-League, beat Ajax America to win Open Cup.
3. Ajax America (WPSL) - Dominated the WPSL winning the title 3-1 over Arizona. Goalkeeper Ali Lipsher may feature in the WPS. Six former WUSA players on the roster.
4. Washington Freedom (W-League) - Welsh, Lindsey, Hoffman and Co. finished third in the W-League after losing 2-0 to eventual champions Pali Blues.
5. North Carolina (NCAA) - 25-1-2, National Champions.
6. Atlanta Silverbacks (W-League) - Finished 14-1-1. Featured 4 Canada WNT players and 5 former WUSA players.
7. Notre Dame (NCAA) - Almost perfect.
8. Arizona Rush (WPSL) - Good young team, should win it all in 09.
9. Seattle Sounders (W-League) - Former WNTeamer Michelle French led the team to another stellar season.
10. Stanford (NCAA) - Great season, may exceed in 09.