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The Glory won the 2007 NPF championship, defeating the [[Rockford Thunder (NPF)|Rockford Thunder]] in the final game of the championship series. In the first game of the playoffs, also against Rockford, on August 25, [[Monica Abbott]] threw her first professional no hitter and the first no hitter in Glory history. The first batter in Glory history was Kelly Kretschman on May 31. The first home run in Glory history was by Brooke Marnitz on May 31. |
The Glory won the 2007 NPF championship, defeating the [[Rockford Thunder (NPF)|Rockford Thunder]] in the final game of the championship series. In the first game of the playoffs, also against Rockford, on August 25, [[Monica Abbott]] threw her first professional no hitter and the first no hitter in Glory history. The first batter in Glory history was Kelly Kretschman on May 31. The first home run in Glory history was by Brooke Marnitz on May 31. |
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The Glory played their 2008 season at the Westfield Softball Complex in Chantilly, Va. due to construction on their complex at [[George Mason University]]. During the 2008 season, the Glory's Desiree Serrano threw the first perfect game in team history, blanking the Venezuelan National Team. |
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In the 2009 season the Glory will be returning to the George Mason Softball Complex which is where they played their home games during the 2007 season. Their first game of the regular season will take place on Wednesday, June 10th against the [[Chicago Bandits]]. Their home opener will take place on Wednesday, June 24th vs. the [[Chicago Bandits]]. |
In the 2009 season the Glory will be returning to the George Mason Softball Complex which is where they played their home games during the 2007 season. Their first game of the regular season will take place on Wednesday, June 10th against the [[Chicago Bandits]]. Their home opener will take place on Wednesday, June 24th vs. the [[Chicago Bandits]]. |
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Revision as of 01:36, 2 March 2009
| Washington Glory | |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Stadium | George Mason Softball Complex |
| Based in | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Colors | navy blue, red |
| League | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Head coach | Carrie Dever-Boaz |
| Assistant coach | Erin Goettlicher |
| General manager | New ownership in 2009 |
| Championships | 1 (2007) |
The Washington Glory is a women's softball team based in the Washington, D.C. area. Since the 2007 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch.
The Glory won the 2007 NPF championship, defeating the Rockford Thunder in the final game of the championship series. In the first game of the playoffs, also against Rockford, on August 25, Monica Abbott threw her first professional no hitter and the first no hitter in Glory history. The first batter in Glory history was Kelly Kretschman on May 31. The first home run in Glory history was by Brooke Marnitz on May 31.
The Glory played their 2008 season at the Westfield Softball Complex in Chantilly, Va. due to construction on their complex at George Mason University. During the 2008 season, the Glory's Desiree Serrano threw the first perfect game in team history, blanking the Venezuelan National Team.
In the 2009 season the Glory will be returning to the George Mason Softball Complex which is where they played their home games during the 2007 season. Their first game of the regular season will take place on Wednesday, June 10th against the Chicago Bandits. Their home opener will take place on Wednesday, June 24th vs. the Chicago Bandits.
Three Glory players were named to the All NPF Team in 2008. Those players were:
2009 Season Standings
National Pro Fastpitch
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W | L | Pct. | GB | Strk. | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Glory | – | – | |||||
| Philadelphia Force | – | – | |||||
| Chicago Bandits | – | – | |||||
| Akron Racers | – | – | |||||
| Rockford Thunder | – | – |
2008 Season Standings
National Pro Fastpitch
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W | L | Pct. | GB | Strk. | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bandits | 32 | 16 | .667 | — | W12 | 21–7 | 11–9 |
| Philadelphia Force | 31 | 17 | .646 | 1 | W3 | 19–9 | 12–8 |
| Washington Glory | 30 | 18 | .625 | 2 | L2 | 21–7 | 9–11 |
| New England Riptide | 22 | 26 | .458 | 10 | W2 | 14–14 | 8–12 |
| Akron Racers | 19 | 29 | .396 | 12 | L11 | 14–14 | 5–15 |
| Rockford Thunder | 18 | 30 | .375 | 14 | L3 | 13–15 | 5–15 |
USA Softball players
- Monica Abbott
- Kelly Kretschman
Season-By-Season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Won National Pro Fastpitch Championship Game over the Rockford Thunder | |||
| 2008 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 2nd place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost National Pro Fastpitch Championship Game to the Chicago Bandits | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | National Pro Fastpitch | ||
| Totals | 0 | |||||
Former players
- 3: Stephanie Best (Retired after 2008 season)
- 8: Christa Dalakis (Running a health club in Tysons Corner, Virginia)
- 27: Germaine Fairchild (Head Coach of the former National Pro Fastpitch team New England Riptide)
External links
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| Soccer | ||
| Roller derby | ||
| Rugby union | ||
| Rugby league | ||
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| Ultimate | ||
| College athletics | ||
See also: Sports in Washington, D.C. | ||
