SoccerPlus Reds Add Three

DiCicco's Club Inks Three from NCAA Runner-Up FSU

April 14, 2008

FARMINGTON, Conn. – Three players from the Florida State team that made it to the women’s soccer championship last season have committed to play for the WPSL’s SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds this summer.

Amanda DaCosta, Becky Edwards and Erika Sutton will suit up for the Reds in the club’s second season in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, a national women’s league consisting of 48 teams. The Reds with a home game May 9 against the Massachusetts Stingers.

Last season, the Reds won the USASA U23 National Championship, took the Bronze in the USUSA Open Cup and made the WPSL Playoffs, under the direction of Wethersfield, Connecticut native Tony DiCicco.

“I am very excited about the SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds second season in the WPSL,” said DiCicco. “The WPSL provided an excellent competitive atmosphere for players to be challenged and develop. Our goal remains the same…to win the WPSL Championship; defend our National Championship and help players continue their evolution as they prepare for the professional league re-launch, their college seasons and a future with National Team Programs.”

DaCosta, as a freshman this year at FSU played a critical role in the Seminoles trip to the NCAA Championship game. DaCosta's was named a second team All-ACC honoree and was a member of the Soccer America All-Freshmen, ACC All-Freshmen, ACC All-Tournament and NCAA College Cup Tournament teams. She collected second team All-America and Freshman All-America honors as well as being named the Southeast Region Freshman of the Year by Soccer Buzz. DaCosta is also on the U.S. U20 National Team, now also coached by DiCicco, the team is preparing to compete in the U20 World Cup this November.

Edwards started and played in all 27 games for the Seminoles and has made 33 consecutive starts for the Garnet and Gold dating back to her freshman campaign. The Downingtown, Pa., native was also named a fourth team All-American by Soccer Buzz while being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III first team this year. Edwards is also on the U.S. U20 National Team.

Sutton transferred to Florida State from San Diego State last spring and stepped into play an important part in the Seminoles trip to the finals this fall, providing leadership and speed to the back line. Sutton helped anchor the defense but also was able to provide some scoring power as well. Sutton is not totally new to the Reds as she joined the team last year for the USASA National Championships.

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