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WNY Flash

markjackson — 2017-03-30T21:48:54Z

new amateur team of the same name

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- On January 6, ["2017"], The team was sold and announced they were moving to North Carolina.	+ On January 6, ["2017"], the team was sold and announced they were moving to North Carolina. + + On March 7, ["2017"], it was announced that a new team using the same name and logo would begin playing in United Women’s Soccer, an amateur league. Home games were to be played in Buffalo.

WNY Flash

scotthendler — 2017-01-22T20:17:38Z

Added 2016 championship, 2017 move to NC

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- \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Headquarters'''\|\| - \|\|664 ["University Avenue"], Rochester, NY 14607\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Home Field'''\|\| - \|\|["Sahlen's Stadium"]\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|http://www.wnyflash.com\|\|	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Status'''\|\| + \|\|Moved to North Carolina\|\|
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- The '''Western New York Flash''' were a 2011 expansion entry in the Women’s Professional ["Sports" Soccer league], the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.	+ See ["Gone, but not forgotten"]
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- The inaugural 2011 season for the Flash was highly successful. With their first draft pick, they selected University of California standout Alex Morgan. They also proceeded to acquire several top international players from teams that had folded after the previous season. This included the Brazilian forward Marta, a 4-time FIFA Women's World Player Of The Year, as well as Canadian target forward Christine Sinclair. The team finished the 2011 regular season with the best record in the six-team league, notching 13 wins with only 2 losses and three draws. Marta and Sinclair tied for the league lead with 10 goals a piece, even though both missed a significant number of matches due to their participation in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.	+ The '''Western New York Flash''' were a 2011 expansion entry in the Women’s Professional ["Sports" Soccer league], the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.
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- One highlight from the season was the return to Rochester for hometown star ["Abby Wambach"], who plays professionally for the Florida-based magicJack. Greater than 15,000 fans flocked to Sahlen's Stadium to salute Wambach and the other United States' Women's National Team players for their runner-up finish in Germany. While Wambach was unavailable to play, she did speak to the fans who came out to show their appreciation. Western New York prevailed in the match, 3-1.	+ The inaugural 2011 season for the Flash was highly successful. With their first draft pick, they selected University of California standout Alex Morgan. They also proceeded to acquire several top international players from teams that had folded after the previous season. This included the Brazilian forward Marta, a 4-time FIFA Women's World Player Of The Year, as well as Canadian target forward Christine Sinclair. The team finished the 2011 regular season with the best record in the six-team league, notching 13 wins with only 2 losses and three draws. Marta and Sinclair tied for the league lead with 10 goals a piece, even though both missed a significant number of matches due to their participation in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.
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- With their finish in the league, Western New York earned the right to host the WPS Final on August 27 against the Philadelphia Independence. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes and through 30 minutes of overtime the Flash won the championship on penalty kicks, 5-4.	+ One highlight from the season was the return to Rochester for hometown star ["Abby Wambach"], who plays professionally for the Florida-based magicJack. Greater than 15,000 fans flocked to Sahlen's Stadium to salute Wambach and the other United States' Women's National Team players for their runner-up finish in Germany. While Wambach was unavailable to play, she did speak to the fans who came out to show their appreciation. Western New York prevailed in the match, 3-1.
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- In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 3 ties, and defeated the Chicago Red Stars on penalty kicks 4-2 in the playoff final to take the championship.	+ With their finish in the league, Western New York earned the right to host the WPS Final on August 27 against the Philadelphia Independence. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes and through 30 minutes of overtime the Flash won the championship on penalty kicks, 5-4.
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- In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales. Despite a slow start the Flash finished the regular season in first place with a 10-4-8 record, but fell to Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the playoff final.	+ In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 3 ties, and defeated the Chicago Red Stars on penalty kicks 4-2 in the playoff final to take the championship. + + In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales. Despite a slow start the Flash finished the regular season in first place with a 10-4-8 record, but fell to Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the playoff final. + + On October 9, ["2016"], the won the NWSL by beating the Washington Spirit 3-2. + + On January 6, ["2017"], The team was sold and announced they were moving to North Carolina.

WNY Flash

EileenF — 2016-04-28T12:32:37Z

headquarters

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	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Headquarters'''\|\| + \|\|664 ["University Avenue"], Rochester, NY 14607\|\|
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	+ ===Headquarters=== + The Flash was previously based in Erie County. In ["2016"] they [http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/soccer-team-hq-moves-into-neighborhood-of-the-arts/Content?oid=2782020 moved] their headquarters to Rochester's ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. Fans can stop in and buy tickets and merchandise. The team office is also located here. +

WNY Flash

alexandergartley — 2015-10-15T17:38:46Z

added logo

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	+ [[Image(WNY-Flash.png,noborder,thumb,right,300)]]

WNY Flash

alexandergartley — 2015-10-15T17:38:29Z

Upload of image WNY-Flash.png.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2013-09-01T02:38:11Z

Playoff final results

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- In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales. Despite a slow start the Flash finished the regular season in first place with a 10-4-8 record.	+ In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales. Despite a slow start the Flash finished the regular season in first place with a 10-4-8 record, but fell to Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the playoff final.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2013-08-19T01:18:00Z

regular season wrapup

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- In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales.	+ In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales. Despite a slow start the Flash finished the regular season in first place with a 10-4-8 record.

WNY Flash

Damiankumor — 2013-01-14T01:09:58Z

Comment added.

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	+ ------ + ''2013-01-13 20:09:58'' [[nbsp]] Well it's got me looking for tickets for next season! --["Users/Damiankumor"]

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2013-01-13T20:47:33Z

Wambach assigned

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- In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013.	+ In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013. The assignment of Wambach to the Flash by the league had an immediate positive impact on ticket sales.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-12-17T01:31:44Z

NWSL

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- In November 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams to play in 2013 in a new, as-yet-unnamed, women's professional league.	+ In late 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams in the new National Women's Soccer League, which would begin play in Spring, 2013.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-11-28T02:52:52Z

new league in 2013

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	+ In November 2012 the Flash were announced as one of 8 teams to play in 2013 in a new, as-yet-unnamed, women's professional league. +

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-07-28T21:47:34Z

season update for 2012

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- In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams. Their home opener is Saturday, May 12, at 7 PM against FC Indiana.	+ In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 3 ties, and defeated the Chicago Red Stars on penalty kicks 4-2 in the playoff final to take the championship.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-05-02T22:46:05Z

home opener

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- In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams.	+ In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams. Their home opener is Saturday, May 12, at 7 PM against FC Indiana.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-03-24T01:42:39Z

to WPSL for 2012

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- In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. The Flash have announced their intention to continue play in 2012 by joining one of the more minor US women's soccer leagues for the year.	+ In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. In March the Flash agreed to play in the new Elite division of the [http://www.wpsl.info/ Women's Premier Soccer League], consisting of a number of professional and semi-pro teams.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2012-02-01T20:02:29Z

Update for current 2012 situation

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- The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional ["Sports" Soccer league], the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.	+ The '''Western New York Flash''' were a 2011 expansion entry in the Women’s Professional ["Sports" Soccer league], the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.
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	+ In late January 2012 the WPS announced they were suspending league play until 2013 in order to address legal and financial issues. The Flash have announced their intention to continue play in 2012 by joining one of the more minor US women's soccer leagues for the year. +

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2011-08-28T02:16:13Z

championship update

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- With their finish in the league, Western New York earned the right to host the WPS Final, which will take place on August 27, 2011 against the Philadelphia Independence.	+ With their finish in the league, Western New York earned the right to host the WPS Final on August 27 against the Philadelphia Independence. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes and through 30 minutes of overtime the Flash won the championship on penalty kicks, 5-4.

WNY Flash

EarlofReed — 2011-08-23T16:09:08Z

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- One highlight from the season was the return to Rochester for hometown star Abby Wambach, who plays professionally for the Florida-based magicJack. Greater than 15,000 fans flocked to Sahlen's Stadium to salute Wambach and the other United States' Women's National Team players for their runner-up finish in Germany. While Wambach was unavailable to play, she did speak to the fans who came out to show their appreciation. Western New York prevailed in the match, 3-1.	+ One highlight from the season was the return to Rochester for hometown star ["Abby Wambach"], who plays professionally for the Florida-based magicJack. Greater than 15,000 fans flocked to Sahlen's Stadium to salute Wambach and the other United States' Women's National Team players for their runner-up finish in Germany. While Wambach was unavailable to play, she did speak to the fans who came out to show their appreciation. Western New York prevailed in the match, 3-1.

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EarlofReed — 2011-08-23T16:08:29Z

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	+ One highlight from the season was the return to Rochester for hometown star Abby Wambach, who plays professionally for the Florida-based magicJack. Greater than 15,000 fans flocked to Sahlen's Stadium to salute Wambach and the other United States' Women's National Team players for their runner-up finish in Germany. While Wambach was unavailable to play, she did speak to the fans who came out to show their appreciation. Western New York prevailed in the match, 3-1. +

WNY Flash

EarlofReed — 2011-08-23T16:02:28Z

Changes to reflect 2011 campaign

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	+ The inaugural 2011 season for the Flash was highly successful. With their first draft pick, they selected University of California standout Alex Morgan. They also proceeded to acquire several top international players from teams that had folded after the previous season. This included the Brazilian forward Marta, a 4-time FIFA Women's World Player Of The Year, as well as Canadian target forward Christine Sinclair. The team finished the 2011 regular season with the best record in the six-team league, notching 13 wins with only 2 losses and three draws. Marta and Sinclair tied for the league lead with 10 goals a piece, even though both missed a significant number of matches due to their participation in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany. + + With their finish in the league, Western New York earned the right to host the WPS Final, which will take place on August 27, 2011 against the Philadelphia Independence. +

WNY Flash

Damiankumor — 2011-04-11T19:42:46Z

linked

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- The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.	+ The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional ["Sports" Soccer league], the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2011-04-11T18:51:28Z

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- The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the W-League.	+ The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the USL W-League following an undefeated season.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2011-04-06T21:31:59Z

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- The '''Western New York Flash''', AKA ["Rattlers"], are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the W-League.	+ The '''Western New York Flash''' are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the W-League.

WNY Flash

markjackson — 2011-04-06T21:31:28Z

stub for new team

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	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Home Field'''\|\| + \|\|["Sahlen's Stadium"]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.womensprosoccer.com/wny\|\| + + The '''Western New York Flash''', AKA ["Rattlers"], are an expansion entry in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, the top professional soccer circuit for women. In 2010, as the Buffalo Flash, they were champions of the W-League. + + [[Comments]]