In The Six: News From The Boston Breakers July 2

The second-place Boston Breakers look to continue their winning ways when they travel to face Sky Blue FC, Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Piscataway, N.J.  The Breakers have returned to form recently and come into the match on a two-game winning streak, and unbeaten in their last three.
 
Boston (5-4-3, 18 points) leapfrogged the Washington Freedom into second place following last week’s 1-0 win over their former WUSA rivals. Christine Latham scored the game’s only goal in the 37th minute. It was her second goal of the season, both of which were game-winners against the Freedom.

This marks the first time the Breakers have been in second place in the WPS standings since May 31, when Saturday’s opponent Sky Blue FC (3-6-3, 12 points) stopped a then- three-match unbeaten run for Boston with a 2-1 win.

Since that match, Sky Blue FC is 1-2-1, including a 2-1 loss at Saint Louis this past Sunday. The team is currently tied for last place in the standings, but are just four points behind Washington for the fourth and final playoff spot.

Breakers to Host NSCAA “Reading The Game” Special Topics Course The Boston Breakers are proud to host a National Soccer Coaches Association of America Special Topics course on “Reading the Game.” The course will focus on the coach’s ability to analyze a game to then effectively improve players, groups of players, and the team. Participants will receive a midfield ticket to watch the Breakers take on the Chicago Red Stars on July 15th at 7 p.m. Classroom sessions will be held prior to the game, and Nancy Feldman, NSCAA Instructor and Boston University Head Coach, will watch the game with group. There will also be a post game discussion lead by the Boston Breakers coaching staff and a question and answer session with Chicago Red Stars Head Coach Emma Hayes. Visit BostonBreakers.com for more information, and to download the PDF registration form. Deadline for the course registration is July 6.

Breakers Partner with glacéau smartwater and POWERADE ION4 The Boston Breakers have announced a 2009 season partnership with glacéau smartwater and POWERADE ION4. As part of these partnerships, the Breakers have made glacéau smartwater, a vapor-distilled, electrolyte-enhanced water, the Breakers’ official water, and, the new POWERADE ION4, which replenishes four electrolytes lost in sweat, the Breakers’ official sports drink. These responsible hydration options made their debut as the official team beverages during the breakers’ first 2009 home game at Harvard Stadium. "The glacéau smartwater and POWERADE ION4 partnerships are very exciting for us,” said Boston Breakers director of marketing, Karin Piscitelli. “They allow us to hydrate our players with the best products on the market so they can achieve maximum performance on the field. "The partnerships will also present a number of compelling opportunities to enhance fan engagements with the team as well as community education of wellness and physical activity.”

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