Quartet Returning to Renegades

Foursome Will Re-join club in 2008

February 22, 2008

WALTHAM, Mass. – The W-League’s Boston Renegades announced this week that Lauren MacIver, Kelsey Hood, Jamie Craft and Jasmine Phillips will each return for the 2008 season.

All four played a pivotal role in the Renegades 6-2 2007 season, which saw the club narrowly miss out on a playoff berth.

"Lauren, Kelsey, Jamie and Jasmine were the backbone of our side in the second part of the season and Mark and I were very eager to see them return in 2008, "said co-head coach Darren Gallagher who will enter his first year at the helm this season along with Mark McDevitt.

Oklahoma native and 2007 captain MacIver finished last term with five goals in Renegades colors. Her creativity and attacking play will be a huge factor in the success of the Renegades in 2008.

"Lauren had an excellent finish to the 2007 season," said Gallagher. "Her goal scoring ability from midfield is a key asset of hers and we will rely upon her again to make things happen in the attacking third of the field in 2008."

Hood comes back to Boston after an outstanding 2007 collegiate season at the University of Minnesota. Hood was named All Big-Ten Second Team while also garnering All Great Lakes Regional honors.

"Kelsey has had another fantastic season at the collegiate level," said Mark McDevitt. "She proved last year she has the ability to be one of the top midfielders in the W-League and we will look for that quality again in 2008."

Craft established herself as one of the leading forwards in the W-League in 2007, with five goals and three assists.

"Jamie brings a wealth of experience to the team and with that comes an outstanding eye for goal," said Gallagher. "She has proven to be a defenders nightmare at both the collegiate and W-League level and we are delighted that she has committed to return to the club."

Completing the quartet of returning players is the Renegades 2007 MVP Jasmine Phillips. The goalkeeper from the University of Maine had an outstanding W-League season last term and Gallagher is delighted to acquire her services again in 2008.

"Asking Jasmine to return was a no-brainer," said McDevitt. "She lead by example in 2007 and thoroughly deserved her MVP honors. She will undoubtedly be a key figure again in 2008."

The 2008 MPS Boston Renegades will kick off their W-League campaign against Jersey Sky Blue on May 10 at Bowditch Stadium. MacIver, Hood, Craft and Phillips will make their return in the 4.00pm kickoff.

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