Naisten Liiga is Finland's top league, and this year includes the following teams: Honka, PK-35, Åland United, HJK, Ilves, Kokkola F10, Nice Futis, KMF, United Pietarsaari, and TPS.
Aug. 8, 2011
Atlanta Beat midfielder Angela Salem to join Åland United
Angela Salem is headed to Finland following the conclusion of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) season. The Atlanta Beat midfielder will play for Åland United. Salem has played two years in WPS - three games for Sky Blue FC in 2010 and 10 games so far this season for the Beat, including three starts. Åland United currently features three other American-born players - Felicia Schroeder (University of South Carolina, Purdue University), Janelle Cordia (University of Missouri, Hudson Valley QuickStrike Lady Blues), and Liz Ruberry (University of Florida). Åland United is currently in third place in the Naisten Liiga table, two points behind PK-35 and three back of league-leaders Honka.
Atlanta Beat midfielder Angela Salem to join Åland United
Angela Salem is headed to Finland following the conclusion of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) season. The Atlanta Beat midfielder will play for Åland United. Salem has played two years in WPS - three games for Sky Blue FC in 2010 and 10 games so far this season for the Beat, including three starts. Åland United currently features three other American-born players - Felicia Schroeder (University of South Carolina, Purdue University), Janelle Cordia (University of Missouri, Hudson Valley QuickStrike Lady Blues), and Liz Ruberry (University of Florida). Åland United is currently in third place in the Naisten Liiga table, two points behind PK-35 and three back of league-leaders Honka.
