WPS Playoffs
ISI Photos/Stuart Browning WPS' future taking shape
WPS sees a good foundation being laid for a sustainable league, but big decisions need to be made to keep the league growing.
By Beau Dure
Photo Gallery: WPS Championship
ISI Photos/Howard C. SmithFlash takes the title
Follow all the action from the WPS playoffs as the Flash defeated Philadelphia for the title on penalty kicks.
Flash defeats Philly for the title
Aug 27 | By Beau Dure
Christine Sinclair named MVP of the final
Aug 27 | By Jacqueline Purdy
Julie Foudy chases down the WNY Flash
Aug 26
Five things to know about the WPS final
Aug 26 | By Beau Dure
The spotlight shines on Flash's other stars
Aug 26 | By Jeff Kassouf
Philly's opposites combine for great soccer
Aug 25 | By Beau Dure
Philly dancing its way to WPS title?
Aug 25 | By Val Henderson
Revived forwards lift Philly to final
Aug 20 | By Jeff Kassouf
Philly defense comes up big vs. Wambach and Co.
Aug 20 | By Jacqueline Purdy
Five things you need to know about the super semi
Aug 19 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
Spanish flair leads Philly into super semifinal
Aug 18 | By Jeff Kassouf
Abby Wambach leads magicJack to semifinals
Aug 17 | By Craig Dolch
Jill Loyden makes most of unexpected opportunities
Aug 16 | By Beau Dure
Five things to watch in the WPS playoffs
Aug 16 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
Boston Breakers squeak into the postseason
Aug 15 | By Jeff Kassouf
Domestic pro leagues develop and sustain U.S. stars
Aug 14 | By Beau Dure
In a WPS first, first place is at stake
Aug 9 | By Beau Dure
Player, coach, optimist -- Abby Wambach does it all
Aug 7 | By Beau Dure
WPS' magicJack club files lawsuit against league
Aug 3 | By Beau Dure
Women's soccer seemingly has options for growth
Jul 27 | By Beau Dure
Featured Podcast
WPS Final
ESPNW's Jacqueline Purdy talks with Flash rookie Alex Morgan and defender Candace Chapman after their team won the WPS title. Plus, she breaks down the game and reviews the top saves in WPS history with Jeff Kassouf.
Chime In
Kicking butt
The WPS playoffs began Wednesday with magicJack advancing, but they fell to Philadelphia in the super semifinals. Western New York Flash clinched an automatic spot in the final. Which team do you think will take home the title?
Your Take
WPS Leaders: Goals
| Player | Team | GP | G |
| Marta | WNY | 14 | 10 |
| Christine Sinclair | WNY | 15 | 10 |
| Tasha Kai | PHI | 17 | 9 |
| Abby Wambach | MJ | 11 | 9 |
| Christen Press | MJ | 17 | 8 |
WPS Leaders: Assists
| Player | Team | GP | A |
| Christine Sinclair | WNY | 15 | 8 |
| Nikki Washington | MJ | 17 | 7 |
| Therese Sjogran | NJ | 13 | 6 |
| Marta | WNY | 14 | 5 |
| Veronica Boquete | BOS | 10 | 4 |
WPS Standings
| Team | W | L | T |
| Western New York Flash | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Philadelphia Independence | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| magicJack | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Boston Breakers | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Sky Blue FC | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Atlanta Beat | 1 | 13 | 4 |