Season | 2003 |
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Champions | Washington Freedom |
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2002 |
The 2003 Women's United Soccer Association season was the third and final season for WUSA, the first top level professional women's soccer league in the United States. The regular season began on April 5 and ended on August 10. The playoffs began on August 16, with the championship match between played on August 24 between the Washington Freedom and the Atlanta Beat.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Boston Breakers | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 37 | Regular season winners |
2 | Atlanta Beat | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 19 | +15 | 35 | Qualification to playoffs |
3 | San Diego Spirit | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 31 | |
4 | Washington Freedom (C) | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 31 | +9 | 31 | |
5 | New York Power | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 43 | −10 | 26 | |
6 | San Jose CyberRays | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 25 | |
7 | Carolina Courage | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 31 | 33 | −2 | 25 | |
8 | Philadelphia Charge | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 40 | −10 | 20 |
Semi-Finals | Founders Cup | ||||||||
1 | Boston Breakers | 0 (1) | |||||||
4 | Washington Freedom | 0 (3) | |||||||
4 | Washington Freedom | 2 | |||||||
2 | Atlanta Beat | 1 | |||||||
2 | Atlanta Beat | 2 | |||||||
3 | San Diego Spirit | 1 |
August 16, 2003 Semi-Finals | Boston Breakers | 0–0 (
a.e.t.) (1–3 p) | Washington Freedom | Boston, Massachusetts |
Report | Stadium:
Nickerson Field Attendance: 9,070 Referee: Misail Tsapos | |||
Penalties | ||||
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August 17, 2003 Semi-Finals | Atlanta Beat | 2–1 ( a.e.t.) | San Diego Spirit | Atlanta, Georgia |
Pohlers ![]() Hooper ![]() |
Report |
Wagner ![]() |
Stadium:
Herndon Stadium Attendance: 8,123 Referee: Erich Simmons |
August 24, 2003 Founders Cup | Washington Freedom | 2–1 ( a.e.t.) | Atlanta Beat | San Diego, California |
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Report |
Hooper ![]() |
Stadium:
Torero Stadium Attendance: 7,106 Referee: Terry Vaughn |
Award | Player | Club |
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Most Valuable Player |
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Boston Breakers |
Defensive Player of the Year |
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San Diego Spirit |
Goalkeeper of the Year |
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Washington Freedom |
Rookie of the Year |
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San Diego Spirit |
Coach of the Year |
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Boston Breakers |
Humanitarian Award |
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Philadelphia Charge |
Team Community Service Award | San Jose CyberRays | |
Team Fair Play Award | Philadelphia Charge | |
Referee of the Year |
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Executive of the Year |
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Boston Breakers |
Goal of the Year |
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Washington Freedom |
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