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{{short description|2001 season of American women's association football team}}
{{Short description|American women's soccer team season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox football club season
{{Infobox football club season
| club = [[Philadelphia Charge]]
| club = [[Philadelphia Charge]]
| season = [[2001 WUSA season|2001]]
| season = [[2001 WUSA season|2001]]
| chrtitle = General Manager
| chrtitle = General manager
| chairman = Tim Murphy
| chairman = Tim Murphy
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]]
| manager = [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]]
| stadium = [[Villanova Stadium]]
| stadium = [[Villanova Stadium]]
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| league result = [[2001 WUSA season|4th]]
| league result = [[2001 WUSA season|4th]]
| cup1 = [[2001 WUSA season#Playoffs|WUSA PLayoffs]]
| cup1 = [[2001 WUSA season#Playoffs|WUSA PLayoffs]]
| cup1 result = Semi-Finals
| cup1 result = Semi-finals
| largest win = 5–1<br><small>(Aug 6 vs. [[Carolina Courage|Carolina]])</small>
| largest win = 5–1<br><small>(Aug 6 vs. [[Carolina Courage|Carolina]])</small>
| largest loss= 0–3<br><small>(June 20 vs. [[Bay Area CyberRays|Bay Area]])</small>
| largest loss= 0–3<br><small>(June 20 vs. [[Bay Area CyberRays|Bay Area]])</small>
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| shorts2 =
| shorts2 =
| socks2 =
| socks2 =
| highest attendance = 11,800<small>(June 3 vs. [[Washington Freedom|Washington]])</small>
| highest attendance = 11,800 <small>(June 3 vs. [[Washington Freedom (soccer)|Washington]])</small>
| lowest attendance = 4,756<small>(July 19 vs. [[Boston Breakers|Boston]])</small>
| lowest attendance = 4,756 <small>(July 19 vs. [[Boston Breakers|Boston]])</small>
| average attendance = {{formatnum:{{#expr: ((+11092+6432+11800+5862+6185+5683+4756+6588+6078+7056)/10) round 0}}}}
| average attendance = {{formatnum:{{#expr: ((+11092+6432+11800+5862+6185+5683+4756+6588+6078+7056)/10) round 0}}}}
| league topscorer = [[Liu Ailing]] (10)
| league topscorer = [[Liu Ailing]] (10)
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The '''2001 season''' is the '''[[Philadelphia Charge]]''''s first season competing in the [[Women's United Soccer Association]] league, the top division of women's soccer in the United States, and first competitive season. The team was coached by [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]].<ref name=Chargehistory>{{cite web|url=https://funwhileitlasted.net/2016/05/24/2001-2003-philadelphia-charge/ |title=2001-2003 Philadelphia Charge |publisher=Fun While It Lasted |author=Drew Crossley |date=24 May 2016 |accessdate=29 March 2020}}</ref>
The '''2001 season''' was the [[Philadelphia Charge]]'s first season competing in the [[Women's United Soccer Association]] league, the top division of women's soccer in the United States, and first competitive season. The team was coached by [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]].<ref name=Chargehistory>{{cite web|url=https://funwhileitlasted.net/2016/05/24/2001-2003-philadelphia-charge/ |title=2001-2003 Philadelphia Charge |publisher=Fun While It Lasted |author=Drew Crossley |date=May 24, 2016 |accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>


==Review==
==Review==

===Team formation===
After establishing the team in November 2000, the inaugural roster for the Philadelphia Charge began to form through a series of drafts organized by [[Women's United Soccer Association|WUSA]]. All eight teams first participated in the [[2000 WUSA player allocation|WUSA player allocation]] intended to distribute top players, notably from the American team that won the [[1999 FIFA Women's World Cup]] the previous year.<ref>{{cite web|title=WUSA kick-started|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/2000/05/24/wusa_players_ap/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010713004930/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/2000/05/24/wusa_players_ap/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 13, 2001|work=Sports Illustrated|accessdate=April 4, 2020|date=May 24, 2000}}</ref> The Charge were first allocated US international midfielder [[Lorrie Fair]], being the team's first official player. Goalkeeper, [[Saskia Webber]], and forward, [[Mandy Clemens]] finished out the initial allocation for the 2001 season.<ref name=PlayerAllocation1>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/may24.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510084736/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/may24.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 10, 2013 |title=Hamm is assigned to play in Washington as first 24 allocations are announced. |author=Robert Wagman |publisher=SoccerTimes |date=May 24, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref>

After distribution of domestic talent, WUSA hosted the [[2000 WUSA foreign player allocation|WUSA foreign player allocation]], assigning rights of foreign players amongst the eight teams. The Charge drafted German international defender [[Doris Fitschen]] and English midfielder [[Kelly Smith]], both signed before the start of the season.<ref name=FPlayerAllocation>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/oct31.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510060631/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/oct31.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 10, 2013 |title=WUSA conducts inaugural foreign player allocation draft. |publisher=SoccerTimes |date=October 30, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref>

With domestic and international talent allocated, the Charge announced in November 2000 that [[University of Hartford]] women's soccer coach, [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]], would be appointed the first head coach of the team.<ref name=HirKrikorian>{{cite web |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2000-11-20-0011201736-story.html |title=KRIKORIAN TO TAKE CHARGE OF PHILADELPHIA FRANCHISE |author=Mark Pukalo |publisher=The Hartford Courant |date=November 20, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref> Prior to the start of the season, Krikorian would bring on former Swedish international [[Pia Sundhage]] and [[John Natale]] as assistant coaches.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/8769/wusa-notes-assistant-coach-and-front-office-hirin.html |title=WUSA Notes: Assistant coach and front-office hirings |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=February 1, 2001 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref> Rosters were filled out in December 2000, where the league hosted the first [[2000 WUSA Draft|WUSA Draft]]<ref name=draft>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/13409/wusa-complete-draft-results.html |title=WUSA: Complete Draft Results |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=December 10, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref> Notable acquisitions for the Charge included Chinese international midfielder, [[Liu Ailing]], US international defender, [[Heather Mitts]], and US international midfielder [[Laurie Schwoy]].

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===First season===
The Charge played their first match in team history away at [[San Diego Spirit]] earning their first win. The team's first goal was a penalty kick scored by [[Doris Fitschen]], followed up by a 62nd minute goal from [[Kelly Smith]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_sd_04222001.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011007154709/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_sd_04222001.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 7, 2001 |title=WUSA {{!}} PHILADELPHIA CHARGE (1-0-0) VS SAN DIEGO SPIRIT (0-1-0) |publisher=WUSA |date=April 22, 2000 |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref> The Charge would finish their first season 4th in the standings, securing the final spot in the first [[2001 WUSA season#Playoffs|WUSA Playoffs]]. On August 18, the Charge played their post season match at [[Atlanta Beat (WUSA)|Atlanta Beat]], losing in extra time 3-2, Philadelphia goals scored by [[Kelly Smith]] and [[Mandy Clemens]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_atl_08182001.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010821165432/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_atl_08182001.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 21, 2001 |title=WUSA {{!}} PHILADELPHIA CHARGE (0-1-0) VS ATLANTA BEAT (1-0-0) |publisher=WUSA |date=August 18, 2000 |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref>

[[Liu Ailing]] emerged as the primary scoring threat for the Charge, scoring 10 goals in the regular season from 19 starts and registering the team's first hattrick against [[Carolina Courage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/womenssoccer/leaders/l-WUSA/y-2001 |title=2001 Women's United Soccer Association Leaders |website=statscrew.com |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/11393/wusa-liu-ailing-hat-trick-spurs-philly-rout.html |title=WUSA: Liu Ailing hat trick spurs Philly rout |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=August 7, 2000 |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref>


==Club==
==Club==

===Roster===
===Roster===
The first-team roster of Philadelphia Charge.<ref name=was2001>{{Cite web |url=https://www.statscrew.com/womenssoccer/stats/t-WPHC/y-2001 |title=Washington Freedom Media Guide|publisher=Washington Freedom |accessdate=8 December 2018}}</ref>
The first-team roster of Philadelphia Charge.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.statscrew.com/womenssoccer/stats/t-WPHC/y-2001 |title=2001 Philadelphia Charge Roster|publisher=statscrew.com |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref>


{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
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{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Mandy Clemens]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Mandy Clemens]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Michelle Demko]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Michelle Demko]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Deidre Enos]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=Deidre Enos}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Lorrie Fair]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Lorrie Fair]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=GER|pos=DF|name=[[Doris Fitschen]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=GER|pos=DF|name=[[Doris Fitschen]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=DF|name=[[Erica Iverson]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=DF|name=Erica Iverson}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Kalli Kamholz]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Kalli Kamholz]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Rakel Karvelsson]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=ISL|pos=FW|name=[[Rakel Karvelsson]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Erin Martin (soccer)|Erin Martin]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=FW|name=[[Erin Martin (soccer)|Erin Martin]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Rebekah McDowell]]}}
{{Fs_player|no= |nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Rebekah McDowell]]}}
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{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Team Management===
===Team management===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
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! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;"|Staff Member
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;"|Staff Member
|-
|-
| Head Coach || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]]
| Head coach || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mark Krikorian (soccer)|Mark Krikorian]]
|-
|-
| Assistant Coach || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Pia Sundhage]]
| Assistant coach || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Pia Sundhage]]
|-
|-
| Assistant Coach || {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Natale]]
| Assistant coach || {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Natale]]
{{Fb cs footer| u=3 April 2020 | s=[https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/8769/wusa-notes-assistant-coach-and-front-office-hirin.html]| date=1 February 2001}}
{{Fb cs footer| u=April 3, 2020 | s=[https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/8769/wusa-notes-assistant-coach-and-front-office-hirin.html]| date=February 2001}}


==Competition==
==Competition==

===Regular season===
===Regular season===
{{main|2001 WUSA season}}
{{main|2001 WUSA season}}


⚫
====Regular season====
{{Football box collapsible
{{Football box collapsible
|date = April 22
|date = April 22
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|date = May 31
|date = May 31
|round = 7
|round = 7
|team1 = [[Washington Freedom]]
|team1 = [[Washington Freedom (soccer)|Washington Freedom]]
|score = 0–2
|score = 0–2
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20011007155942/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_was_05312001.html Box Score]
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20011007155942/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_was_05312001.html Box Score]
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|score = 1–2
|score = 1–2
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20011007143732/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_was_phi_06032001.html Box Score]
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20011007143732/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_was_phi_06032001.html Box Score]
|team2 = [[Washington Freedom]]
|team2 = [[Washington Freedom (soccer)|Washington Freedom]]
|goals1 = [[Liu Ailing|Ailing]] {{goal|2}}
|goals1 = [[Liu Ailing|Ailing]] {{goal|2}}
|goals2 = [[Jennifer Grubb|Grubb]] {{goal|32}}<br> [[Pretinha]] {{goal|49}}
|goals2 = [[Jennifer Grubb|Grubb]] {{goal|32}}<br> [[Pretinha]] {{goal|49}}
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|date = July 26
|date = July 26
|round = 16
|round = 16
|team1 = [[Washington Freedom]]
|team1 = [[Washington Freedom (soccer)|Washington Freedom]]
|score = 0–2
|score = 0–2
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20010805214913/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_was_07262001.html Box Score]
|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20010805214913/http://www.wusa.com/boxscores/box_phi_was_07262001.html Box Score]
|team2 = [[Philadelphia Charge]]
|team2 = [[Philadelphia Charge]]
|goals1 =
|goals1 =
|goals2 = [[Michelle Demko|Demko]] {{goal|44}}<br> [[Deidre Enos|Enos]] {{goal|78}}
|goals2 = [[Michelle Demko|Demko]] {{goal|44}}<br> Enos {{goal|78}}
|stadium = [[RFK Stadium]]
|stadium = [[RFK Stadium]]
|location = [[Washington, D.C.]]
|location = [[Washington, D.C.]]
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{{#invoke:sports rbr table|table|legendpos=b
|header=Round
|header=Round
|label1= {{tooltip|Ground|opponent, score}}
|label1= {{tooltip|Stadium|opponent, score}}
| res1={{tooltip|A|San Diego Spirit, 0–2}}
| res1={{tooltip|A|San Diego Spirit, 0–2}}
/{{tooltip|A|Atlanta Beat, 0–0}}
/{{tooltip|A|Atlanta Beat, 0–0}}
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|date=April 2020}}
|date=April 2020}}


====Regular season standings====
====Regular-season standings====
{{2001 WUSA table|showteam=PHI}}
{{:2001 Women's United Soccer Association season|showteam=PHI}}


====Playoffs====
===Playoffs===
{{Football box collapsible
{{Football box collapsible
|date = August 18
|date = August 18
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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
{{Updated|2 April 2020}}
{{Updated|April 2, 2020}}


:Players without any appearance are not included.
:Players without any appearance are not included.
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{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Jenny Benson]]|pos=DF|nat=USA|20|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Jenny Benson]]|pos=DF|nat=USA|20|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Doris Fitschen]]|pos=DF|nat=GER|13|3|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Doris Fitschen]]|pos=DF|nat=GER|13|3|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Erica Iverson]]|pos=DF|nat=USA|4|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=Erica Iverson|pos=DF|nat=USA|4|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Heather Mitts]]|pos=DF|nat=USA|20|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Heather Mitts]]|pos=DF|nat=USA|20|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|18|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|18|0|1|0}}
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|colspan="14"|''Midfielders:''
|colspan="14"|''Midfielders:''
|-
|-
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Liu Ailinig]]|pos=MF|nat=CHN|19|10|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Liu Ailing]]|pos=MF|nat=CHN|19|10|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Michelle Demko]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|10+6|2|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Michelle Demko]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|10+6|2|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Lorrie Fair]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|14+2|1|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Lorrie Fair]]|pos=MF|nat=USA|14+2|1|1|0}}
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|-
|-
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Mandy Clemens]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|13+7|5|1|1}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Mandy Clemens]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|13+7|5|1|1}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Deidre Enos]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|4+15|1|0+1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=Deidre Enos|pos=FW|nat=USA|4+15|1|0+1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Rakel Karvelsson]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|13+4|1|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Rakel Karvelsson]]|pos=FW|nat=ISL|13+4|1|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Erin Martin]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|8+2|1|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no= |name=[[Erin Martin]]|pos=FW|nat=USA|8+2|1|0|0}}


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===Goalkeepers===
===Goalkeepers===
{{updated|31 May 2018}}
{{updated|April 4, 2020}}
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{|| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
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|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{fb flag|USA}} || ||align=left|[[Saskia Webber]]
|{{fb flag|USA}} || ||align=left|[[Saskia Webber]]
|12 ||12 ||4–5–3 ||18 ||1.50 ||3 ||0 ||0
|12 ||12 ||4–5–3 ||18 ||1.50 ||3 ||0 ||0


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|- style="text-align:center;" class="sortbottom"
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==Transfers==
==Transfers==

===In===
===In===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:95%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:95%;"
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! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:200px;"|Player
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:200px;"|Player
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:50px;"|Position
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:50px;"|Position
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:200px;"|Previous Club
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:200px;"|Previous club
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;"|Fee/Notes
! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;"|Fee/notes
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|May 24, 2000
|rowspan=3|May 24, 2000
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lorrie Fair]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[North Carolina Tar Heels]] ||rowspan=3| [[2000 WUSA Player Allocation|WUSA Player Allocation]]<ref name=PlayerAllocation>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510084736/http:/www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/may24.htm |title=Hamm is assigned to play in Washington as first 24 allocations are announced. |author=Robert Wagman |publisher=SoccerTimes |date=24 May 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lorrie Fair]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[North Carolina Tar Heels]] ||rowspan=3| [[2000 WUSA player allocation|WUSA player allocation]]<ref name=PlayerAllocation>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/may24.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510084736/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/may24.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 10, 2013 |title=Hamm is assigned to play in Washington as first 24 allocations are announced. |author=Robert Wagman |publisher=SoccerTimes |date=May 24, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020 }}</ref>
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Saskia Webber]] || GK || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[OKI F.C. Winds]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Saskia Webber]] || GK || {{flagicon|JPN}} [[OKI F.C. Winds]]
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|-
|-
|rowspan=2|October 30, 2000
|rowspan=2|October 30, 2000
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Doris Fitschen]] || DF || {{flagicon|GER}} [[1. FFC Frankfurt]] ||rowspan=2| [[2000 WUSA Foreign Player Allocation|WUSA Foreign Player Allocation]]<ref name=FPlayerAllocation>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510060631/http:/www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/wusa/2000/oct31.htm |title=WUSA conducts inaugural foreign player allocation draft. |publisher=SoccerTimes |date=30 October 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Doris Fitschen]] || DF || {{flagicon|GER}} [[1. FFC Frankfurt]] ||rowspan=2| [[2000 WUSA foreign player allocation|WUSA foreign player allocation]]<ref name=FPlayerAllocation />
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Kelly Smith]] || FW || {{flagicon|USA}} New Jersey Lady Stallions
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Kelly Smith]] || FW || {{flagicon|USA}} New Jersey Lady Stallions
|-
|-
|rowspan=8|December 10, 2000
|rowspan=8|December 10, 2000
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Liu Ailing]] || MF || {{flagicon|CHN}} [[China women's national football team|China National Team]] || [[2000 WUSA Draft]], Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd Overall<ref name=draft>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/13409/wusa-complete-draft-results.html |title=WUSA: Complete Draft Results |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=10 December 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Liu Ailing]] || MF || {{flagicon|CHN}} [[China women's national football team|China National Team]] || [[2000 WUSA Draft]], Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd Overall<ref name=draft/>
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Heather Mitts]] || DF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tampa Bay Extreme]] || 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 2, Pick 7, 15th Overall<ref name=draft/>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Heather Mitts]] || DF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tampa Bay Extreme]] || 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 2, Pick 7, 15th Overall<ref name=draft/>
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|-
|-
|March 30, 2001
|March 30, 2001
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jennifer Soileau]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ole Miss Rebels]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/news/2001/3/30/Soileau_Makes_Final_Roster_for_Philadelphia_Charge.aspx |title=Soileau Makes Final Roster for Philadelphia Charge |publisher=Ole Miss Sports |date=30 March 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jennifer Soileau]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ole Miss Rebels]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/news/2001/3/30/Soileau_Makes_Final_Roster_for_Philadelphia_Charge.aspx |title=Soileau Makes Final Roster for Philadelphia Charge |publisher=Ole Miss Sports |date=March 30, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|April 3, 2001
|April 3, 2001
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Deidre Enos]] || FW || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Boston University Terriers]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goterriers.com/news/2001/4/3/Enos_Makes_Charge_s_Roster_Only_AE_Player_In_WUSA.aspx |title=Enos Makes Charge's Roster; Only AE Player In WUSA |website=goterriers.com |date=3 April 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|USA}} Deidre Enos || FW || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Boston University Terriers]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goterriers.com/news/2001/4/3/Enos_Makes_Charge_s_Roster_Only_AE_Player_In_WUSA.aspx |title=Enos Makes Charge's Roster; Only AE Player In WUSA |website=goterriers.com |date=April 3, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref>
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|-
|April 13, 2001
|April 13, 2001
|{{flagicon|Iceland}} [[Margret Olafsdottir]] || MF || {{flagicon|Iceland}} [[Breiðablik women's football|Breiðablik]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/10595/wusa-charge-fills-foreign-spot-with-olafsdottir.html |title=WUSA: Charge fills foreign spot with Olafsdottir |website=SoccerAmerica.com |date=13 April 2000 |accessdate=3 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|Iceland}} [[Margret Olafsdottir]] || MF || {{flagicon|Iceland}} [[Breiðablik women's football|Breiðablik]] || Signed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/10595/wusa-charge-fills-foreign-spot-with-olafsdottir.html |title=WUSA: Charge fills foreign spot with Olafsdottir |website=SoccerAmerica.com |date=April 13, 2000 |accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref>
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Erica Iverson]] || DF || || Signed
|{{flagicon|USA}} Erica Iverson || DF || || Signed
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! style="background:#da2736; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #041C2C;width:200px;"|Destination Club
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|rowspan=6|March 21, 2000
|rowspan=6|March 21, 2000
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Laurie Pells]] || GK || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/13018/wusa-preseason-all-eight-teams-announce-cuts.html |title=WUSA Preseason: All eight teams announce cuts |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=19 March 2000 |accessdate=4 April 2020}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Laurie Pells]] || GK || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts>{{cite web|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/13018/wusa-preseason-all-eight-teams-announce-cuts.html |title=WUSA Preseason: All eight teams announce cuts |publisher=SoccerAmerica |date=March 19, 2000 |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref>
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Angela Harrison]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Angela Harrison]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tracey Spinelli]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tracey Spinelli]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Beth Keller]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carolina Courage]] || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/><ref name=NYTimesCourage>{{cite news|title=TRANSACTIONS|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/21/sports/transactions-905801.html|accessdate=4 April 2020|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=June 21, 2001}}</ref>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Beth Keller]] || MF || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carolina Courage]] || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/><ref name=NYTimesCourage>{{cite news|title=TRANSACTIONS|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/21/sports/transactions-905801.html|accessdate=April 4, 2020|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=June 21, 2001}}</ref>
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Courtney Saunders]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Courtney Saunders]] || || || Waived<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
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|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Laurie Hill (footballer, born 1970)|Laurie Hill]] || MF || || Released<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Laurie Hill (footballer, born 1970)|Laurie Hill]] || MF || || Released<ref name=preseasoncuts/>
|}


==Honors==
==Honors==
'''2001 WUSA Defensive Player of the Year:''' [[Doris Fitschen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/womenssoccer/l-WUSA/y-2001 |title=2001 Women's United Soccer Association |website=statscrew.com |accessdate=2 April 2020}}</ref>
'''2001 WUSA Defensive Player of the Year:''' {{flagicon|GER}} [[Doris Fitschen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/womenssoccer/l-WUSA/y-2001 |title=2001 Women's United Soccer Association |website=statscrew.com |accessdate=April 2, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20011217093641/http://www.wusa.com/charge/ Philadelphia Charge website (archive.org)]

{{Women's United Soccer Association}}


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Latest revision as of 22:23, 26 September 2024

Philadelphia Charge
2001 season
General managerTim Murphy
Head coachMark Krikorian
StadiumVillanova Stadium
WUSA4th
WUSA PLayoffsSemi-finals
Top goalscorerLiu Ailing (10)
Highest home attendance11,800 (June 3 vs. Washington)
Lowest home attendance4,756 (July 19 vs. Boston)
Average home league attendance7,153
Biggest win5–1
(Aug 6 vs. Carolina)
Biggest defeat0–3
(June 20 vs. Bay Area)
← Inaugural
2002 →

The 2001 season was the Philadelphia Charge's first season competing in the Women's United Soccer Association league, the top division of women's soccer in the United States, and first competitive season. The team was coached by Mark Krikorian.[1]

Review

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Team formation

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After establishing the team in November 2000, the inaugural roster for the Philadelphia Charge began to form through a series of drafts organized by WUSA. All eight teams first participated in the WUSA player allocation intended to distribute top players, notably from the American team that won the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup the previous year.[2] The Charge were first allocated US international midfielder Lorrie Fair, being the team's first official player. Goalkeeper, Saskia Webber, and forward, Mandy Clemens finished out the initial allocation for the 2001 season.[3]

After distribution of domestic talent, WUSA hosted the WUSA foreign player allocation, assigning rights of foreign players amongst the eight teams. The Charge drafted German international defender Doris Fitschen and English midfielder Kelly Smith, both signed before the start of the season.[4]

With domestic and international talent allocated, the Charge announced in November 2000 that University of Hartford women's soccer coach, Mark Krikorian, would be appointed the first head coach of the team.[5] Prior to the start of the season, Krikorian would bring on former Swedish international Pia Sundhage and John Natale as assistant coaches.[6] Rosters were filled out in December 2000, where the league hosted the first WUSA Draft[7] Notable acquisitions for the Charge included Chinese international midfielder, Liu Ailing, US international defender, Heather Mitts, and US international midfielder Laurie Schwoy.

First season

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The Charge played their first match in team history away at San Diego Spirit earning their first win. The team's first goal was a penalty kick scored by Doris Fitschen, followed up by a 62nd minute goal from Kelly Smith.[8] The Charge would finish their first season 4th in the standings, securing the final spot in the first WUSA Playoffs. On August 18, the Charge played their post season match at Atlanta Beat, losing in extra time 3-2, Philadelphia goals scored by Kelly Smith and Mandy Clemens.[9]

Liu Ailing emerged as the primary scoring threat for the Charge, scoring 10 goals in the regular season from 19 starts and registering the team's first hattrick against Carolina Courage.[10][11]

Club

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Roster

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The first-team roster of Philadelphia Charge.[12]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF China CHN Liu Ailing
— DF United States USA Jenny Benson
— FW United States USA Mandy Clemens
— MF United States USA Michelle Demko
— FW United States USA Deidre Enos
— MF United States USA Lorrie Fair
— DF Germany GER Doris Fitschen
— DF United States USA Erica Iverson
— MF United States USA Kalli Kamholz
— FW Iceland ISL Rakel Karvelsson
— FW United States USA Erin Martin
— MF United States USA Rebekah McDowell
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF United States USA Heather Mitts
— GK United States USA Melissa Moore
— MF Iceland ISL Margret Olafsdottir
— GK United States USA Laurie Pells
— DF United States USA Vanessa Rubio
— FW United States USA Courtney Saunders
— MF United States USA Laurie Schwoy
— MF England ENG Kelly Smith
— MF United States USA Jennifer Soileau
— DF United States USA Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo
— GK United States USA Saskia Webber

Team management

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Position Staff Member
Head coach United States Mark Krikorian
Assistant coach Sweden Pia Sundhage
Assistant coach United States John Natale

Last updated: April 3, 2020
Source: [1]

Competition

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Regular season

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Main article: 2001 WUSA season
April 22 1 San Diego Spirit 0–2 Philadelphia Charge San Diego, CA
Box Score Fitschen 30' (pen.)
Smith 62'		 Stadium: Torero Stadium
Attendance: 6,155
Referee: Kari Seitz
April 28 2 Atlanta Beat 0–0 Philadelphia Charge Atlanta, GA
Box Score Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
Attendance: 11,228
Referee: Nancy Lay
May 6 3 Philadelphia Charge 3–2 Bay Area CyberRays Villanova, PA
Martin 32'
Olafsdottir 66'
Demko 79'		 Box Score Murray 33'
Sissi 66'		 Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 11,092
Referee: Todd Perry
May 13 4 New York Power 2–2 Philadelphia Charge Uniondale, NY
Milbrett 54'
Connors 58'		 Box Score McDowell 62'
Karvelsson 80'		 Stadium: Mitchel Athletic Complex
Attendance: 2,348
Referee: Jennifer Bennett
May 24 5 Philadelphia Charge 0–2 Atlanta Beat Villanova, PA
Box Score Parlow 2'
Miller 40'		 Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 6,432
Referee: Sandra Hunt
May 27 6 Boston Breakers 2–3 Philadelphia Charge Boston, MA
Mellgren 2'
Meinert 81'		 Report Ailing 36', 77'
Schwoy 83'		 Stadium: Nickerson Field
May 31 7 Washington Freedom 0–2 Philadelphia Charge Washington, D.C.
Box Score Clemens 20'
Ailing 51'		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 6,396
Referee: Rachel Woo
June 3 8 Philadelphia Charge 1–2 Washington Freedom Villanova, PA
Ailing 2' Box Score Grubb 32'
Pretinha 49'		 Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 11,800
Referee: Peter Kokolski
June 10 9 Philadelphia Charge 3–0 Carolina Courage Villanova, PA
Smith 16'
Clemens 67'
Schwoy 74' (pen.)		 Box Score Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 5,862
Referee: Faith Rossi
June 17 10 New York Power 2–1 Philadelphia Charge Uniondale, NY
Milbrett 15', 25' Box Score Ailing 60' Stadium: Mitchel Athletic Complex
Attendance: 3,104
Referee: Irwin Medina
June 20 11 Bay Area CyberRays 3–0 Philadelphia Charge San Jose, CA
Kátia 48'
Murray 50', 77'		 Box Score Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 4,687
Referee: Kari Seitz
July 1 12 Philadelphia Charge 1–1 Atlanta Beat Villanova, PA
Ailing 90+' Box Score Sawa 86' Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 6,185
Referee: Kari Seitz
July 7 13 Carolina Courage 2–0 Philadelphia Charge Chapel Hill, NC
Fotopoulos 4'
Riise 84'		 Box Score Stadium: Fetzer Field
Attendance: 5,758
Referee: Nancy Lay
July 13 14 Philadelphia Charge 3–0 San Diego Spirit Villanova, PA
Fitschen 21', 57'
Ailing 78'		 Box Score Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 5,683
Referee: Terry Vaughn
July 19 15 Philadelphia Charge 1–2 Boston Breakers Villanova, PA
Smith 77' Box Score Mellgren 52', 85' Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 4,756
Referee: Faith Rossi
July 26 16 Washington Freedom 0–2 Philadelphia Charge Washington, D.C.
Box Score Demko 44'
Enos 78'		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 6,794
Referee: Todd Perry
July 30 17 Philadelphia Charge 2–1 New York Power Villanova, PA
Clemens 56'
Schwoy 90+'		 Box Score Millbrett 34' Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 6,588
Referee: Jennifer Bennett
August 2 18 Bay Area CyberRays 3–2 Philadelphia Charge San Jose, CA
Murray 51', 55'
Kátia 62'		 Box Score Olafsdottir 52'
Fair 90+'		 Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 7,670
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
August 6 19 Philadelphia Charge 5–1 Carolina Courage Villanova, PA
Ailing 14', 37', 43'
Clemens 48', 59'		 Box Score Riise 53' Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 6,078
Referee: Sandra Hunt
August 9 20 Philadelphia Charge 1–1 San Diego Spirit Villanova, PA
Smith 75' Box Score Koleski 47' Stadium: Villanova Stadium
Attendance: 7,065
Referee: Rachel Woo
August 12 21 Boston Breakers 2–1 Philadelphia Charge Boston, MA
Mellgren 54'
Raygor 59'		 Box Score Schwoy 69' Stadium: Nickerson Field
Attendance: 6,075
Referee: Jennifer Bennett

Results by round

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Round123456789101112131415161718192021
StadiumAAHAHAAHHAAHAHHAHAHHA
ResultWDWDLWWLWLLDLWLWWLWDL
Source: WUSA
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Home/away results

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
21 9 4 8 35 28  +7 31 5 2 3 20 13  +7 4 2 5 15 15  0

Last updated: complete.
Source: WUSA

Regular-season standings

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
2 Bay Area CyberRays 21 11 4 6 27 23 +4 37 Qualification to play-offs
3 New York Power 21 9 5 7 30 25 +5 32
4 Philadelphia Charge 21 9 4 8 35 28 +7 31
5 San Diego Spirit 21 7 7 7 29 28 +1 28
6 Boston Breakers 21 8 3 10 29 35 −6 27
Updated to match(es) played on August 2001. Source: [2]

Playoffs

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August 18 Semi-Finals Atlanta Beat 3–2 Philadelphia Charge Atlanta, GA
Smith 33'
Clemens 36'		 Box Score Sun Wen 67' (pen.)
Parlow 79', 101'		 Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
Attendance: 12,138
Referee: Ricardo Salazar

Statistics

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As of April 2, 2020
Players without any appearance are not included.
No. Pos Nat Player Total WUSA WUSA Playoffs
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers:
GK United States USA Melissa Moore 11 0 10 0 1 0
GK United States USA Saskia Webber 12 0 12 0 0 0
Defenders:
DF United States USA Jenny Benson 21 0 20 0 1 0
DF Germany GER Doris Fitschen 13 3 13 3 0 0
DF United States USA Erica Iverson 5 0 4 0 1 0
DF United States USA Heather Mitts 21 0 20 0 1 0
MF United States USA Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo 19 0 18 0 1 0
Midfielders:
MF China CHN Liu Ailing 20 10 19 10 1 0
MF United States USA Michelle Demko 17 2 10+6 2 1 0
MF United States USA Lorrie Fair 17 1 14+2 1 1 0
MF United States USA Kalli Kamholz 12 0 7+5 0 0 0
MF United States USA Rebekah McDowell 20 1 15+4 1 0+1 0
MF Iceland ISL Margret Olafsdottir 18 2 10+8 2 0 0
MF United States USA Laurie Schwoy 18 4 9+8 4 0+1 0
MF England ENG Kelly Smith 14 5 12+1 4 1 1
MF United States USA Jennifer Soileau 6 0 1+5 0 0 0
Forwards:
FW United States USA Mandy Clemens 21 6 13+7 5 1 1
FW United States USA Deidre Enos 20 1 4+15 1 0+1 0
FW Iceland ISL Rakel Karvelsson 18 1 13+4 1 1 0
FW United States USA Erin Martin 10 1 8+2 1 0 0

Goalkeepers

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As of April 4, 2020
Nat. No. Player Apps Starts Record GA GAA SO Yellow card Red card
United States Melissa Moore 10 10 5–3–1 10 1.00 3 0 0
United States Saskia Webber 12 12 4–5–3 18 1.50 3 0 0
Total 9-8-4 28 1.33 6 0 0
Record = W-L-D

Transfers

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In

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Date Player Position Previous club Fee/notes
May 24, 2000 United States Lorrie Fair MF United States North Carolina Tar Heels WUSA player allocation[13]
United States Saskia Webber GK Japan OKI F.C. Winds
United States Mandy Clemens FW United States Silicon Valley Red Devils
October 30, 2000 Germany Doris Fitschen DF Germany 1. FFC Frankfurt WUSA foreign player allocation[4]
England Kelly Smith FW United States New Jersey Lady Stallions
December 10, 2000 China Liu Ailing MF China China National Team 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd Overall[7]
United States Heather Mitts DF United States Tampa Bay Extreme 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 2, Pick 7, 15th Overall[7]
United States Jenny Benson MF United States Nebraska Cornhuskers 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 3, Pick 2, 18th Overall[7]
United States Ruth Van't Land FW United States Cal Poly Pomona Broncos 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 4, Pick 6, 31st Overall[7]
United States Sarah Yohe FW United States Florida Gators 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 5, Pick 2, 34th Overall[7]
United States Raven McDonald MF United States North Carolina Tar Heels 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 6, Pick 7, 47th Overall[7]
United States Rebekah McDowell MF United States North Carolina Tar Heels 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 7, Pick 1, 49th Overall[7]
United States Michelle Demko MF United States Tampa Bay Extreme 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 8, Pick 7, 63rd Overall[7]
December 11, 2000 United States Kalli Kamholz MF United States Tampa Bay Extreme 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 9, Pick 2, 66th Overall[7]
United States Carly Smolak GK 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 10, Pick 2, 79th Overall[7]
United States Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo DF United States Lond Island Lady Riders 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 11, Pick 2, 82nd Overall[7]
United States Erin Martin FW United States Three Kings United 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 12, Pick 7, 95th Overall[7]
United States Beth Keller FW United States Chicago Cobras 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 13, Pick 2, 98th Overall[7]
United States Laurie Schwoy MF 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 14, Pick 7, 111th Overall[7]
Mexico Laurie Hill MF United States California Storm 2000 WUSA Draft, Round 15, Pick 2, 114th Overall[7]
March 30, 2001 United States Jennifer Soileau MF United States Ole Miss Rebels Signed[14]
April 3, 2001 United States Deidre Enos FW United States Boston University Terriers Signed[15]
April 13, 2001 Iceland Margret Olafsdottir MF Iceland Breiðablik Signed[16]
United States Erica Iverson DF Signed
United States Rakel Karvelsson FW Signed
United States Melissa Moore GK Signed

Out

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Date Player Position Destination club Fee/notes
March 21, 2000 United States Laurie Pells GK Waived[17]
United States Angela Harrison Waived[17]
United States Tracey Spinelli Waived[17]
United States Beth Keller MF United States Carolina Courage Waived[17][18]
United States Courtney Saunders Waived[17]
Mexico Laurie Hill MF Released[17]

Honors

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2001 WUSA Defensive Player of the Year: Germany Doris Fitschen[19]

References

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  1. ^ Drew Crossley (May 24, 2016). "2001-2003 Philadelphia Charge". Fun While It Lasted. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "WUSA kick-started". Sports Illustrated. May 24, 2000. Archived from the original on July 13, 2001. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Robert Wagman (May 24, 2000). "Hamm is assigned to play in Washington as first 24 allocations are announced". SoccerTimes. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "WUSA conducts inaugural foreign player allocation draft". SoccerTimes. October 30, 2000. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  5. ^ Mark Pukalo (November 20, 2000). "KRIKORIAN TO TAKE CHARGE OF PHILADELPHIA FRANCHISE". The Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  6. ^ "WUSA Notes: Assistant coach and front-office hirings". SoccerAmerica. February 1, 2001. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "WUSA: Complete Draft Results". SoccerAmerica. December 10, 2000. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  8. ^ "WUSA | PHILADELPHIA CHARGE (1-0-0) VS SAN DIEGO SPIRIT (0-1-0)". WUSA. April 22, 2000. Archived from the original on October 7, 2001. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "WUSA | PHILADELPHIA CHARGE (0-1-0) VS ATLANTA BEAT (1-0-0)". WUSA. August 18, 2000. Archived from the original on August 21, 2001. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  10. ^ "2001 Women's United Soccer Association Leaders". statscrew.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "WUSA: Liu Ailing hat trick spurs Philly rout". SoccerAmerica. August 7, 2000. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  12. ^ "2001 Philadelphia Charge Roster". statscrew.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  13. ^ Robert Wagman (May 24, 2000). "Hamm is assigned to play in Washington as first 24 allocations are announced". SoccerTimes. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Soileau Makes Final Roster for Philadelphia Charge". Ole Miss Sports. March 30, 2000. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Enos Makes Charge's Roster; Only AE Player In WUSA". goterriers.com. April 3, 2000. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "WUSA: Charge fills foreign spot with Olafsdottir". SoccerAmerica.com. April 13, 2000. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  17. ^ a b c d e f "WUSA Preseason: All eight teams announce cuts". SoccerAmerica. March 19, 2000. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. June 21, 2001. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  19. ^ "2001 Women's United Soccer Association". statscrew.com. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
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