United Soccer Leagues (USL) nominated D.C. United Women's team and staff for five 2011 season awards.
The 2011 USL Organizational Awards will honor the teams and executives that set a standard for excellence during the 2011 USL PRO, PDL and W-League seasons at the 2011 USL Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, Dec.16, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. United Women were nominated for the following awards:
Rookie Franchise of the Year
D.C. United Women
Dayton Dutch Lions
Fredericksburg Impact
Marketing Award
Charlotte Lady Eagles
D.C. United Women
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Virginia Beach Piranhas
Media Award
D.C. United Women
Ottawa Fury
Pali Blues
Santa Clarita Blue Heat
Virginia Beach Piranhas
Betsy McAdams Key Grip Award
Rita Ostin, Colorado Force
Rachel Singer, Santa Clarita Blue Heat
Diane Voice, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Remy DuCote, NoVa Majestics & D.C. United Women
Executive of the Year
Jeremy Auyer, Charlotte Lady Eagles
John Pugh, Ottawa Fury
Tim Schweitzer, NoVa Majestics & D.C. United Women
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About D.C. United Women
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. region and playing home matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md., D.C. United Women is a member of the United Soccer Leagues' W-League. The first and longest-standing women's league in North America, the W-League is USL's highest level of women's soccer in the United States and Canada. In addition to featuring international and professional stars, elite amateur players have the opportunity to compete on amateur teams in the league while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league is recognized throughout the world for providing superior competition for female players, while offering affordable family entertainment for fans across North America. Licensed by D.C. United, the W-League team is independently owned and operated by Washington Soccer Properties, LLC, which also operates youth teams in the USL Super-Y League. Visit http://www.dcunitedwomen.com for more information. Follow the team on Twitter @dcuwomen.
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