Bradenton Athletics
| Full name | Bradenton Athletics | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The A's | ||
| Founded | 2004 | ||
| Ground | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| Capacity | 1,500 | ||
| Chairman | Amanda Gatchel | ||
| Manager | Derek Leader | ||
| League | USL W-League | ||
| 2008 | 8th, Atlantic Division | ||
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Bradenton Athletics were a professional American women's soccer team based in Bradenton, Florida. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, then the premier women's soccer league in the United States and Canada, from 2004 to 2008, when they folded.[1] They played in the Atlantic Division of the W-League's Eastern Conference.[2] The head coach from 2004 until its end in 2008 was Derek Leader.[3]
The team was associated with the IMG Soccer Academy, the United States Soccer Federation's full-time youth residency program, which itself is part of the larger IMG Academies organization initiated by tennis coach Nick Bollettieri in 1978. They played their home games at the IMG Soccer Academy's stadium in Bradenton. The team was a sister organization of the men's Bradenton Academics team, which plays in the USL Premier Development League. Their colors were blue, gold and black.
2008 roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
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| 2004 | 1 | USL W-League | 6th, Atlantic | |
| 2005 | 1 | USL W-League | 6th, Atlantic | |
| 2006 | 1 | USL W-League | 7th, Atlantic | |
| 2007 | 1 | USL W-League | 6th, Atlantic | |
| 2008 | 1 | USL W-League | 8th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
References
- ^ Anderson, Chris. "Anderson: Another sports league on the ropes". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Wong, Glenn (June 7, 2011). The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-0-7637-2884-7.
- ^ "GSU Selects Derek Leader As New Women's Soccer Coach". caasports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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