Philadelphia Charge
May 24, 2016
The Philadelphia Charge were a three-year entry in the Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003), the first pro soccer league for women in the United States. The Charge’s impact players were the team’s foreign stars. Striker Marinette Pichon of France won the WUSA’s Most Valuable Player award in 2002. Midfielder/forward Kelly Smith of England though limited by injuries during her Charge days, is widely considered one of the greatest offensive forces in the history of the women’s game. The Charge folded after three seasons in 2003 along with the rest of the WUSA.
