Where’s Rhi???

Day 7 was our day off filled with relaxation, massages and getting out bodies ready for the tournament. We went downtown Larnaca and explored the fort, church and Starbucks.  Today it was one session with tonight meetings and some team time. I think we will be playing CRANIUM…my favorite…lots of humming I hear. If that is the truth, my team has no chance

and many more to come, I am sure….

It was another one of her great finishes as she got her 100th goal for Canada against Poland. We won 3-0. I sat down with Sincy for a fun interview and we will have that up soon but what an amazing mark to have in Canadian soccer. Could not happen to a better person or teammate.Yesterday, not only did she score her 100th goal but she beat our now assistant coach Andrea Neil’s mark for most capped player in Canadian soccer at 133. To continue on making history, Kendra Flock (from Calgary) also had her first international cap and Kelly Parker had her first international goal. All goals, the third coming from D, were beautiful displays of finishing. It was a good day for Canada.

http://www.wpsphillyindependence.com

At the 2010 NSCAA Convention in Philly this past January, I had the honor of having some fun interviews with 1st round draft picks soon after they heard their names announced. Later that evening I got to be the emcee at the PUMA unveiling of our 2010 WPS Uniforms which I may have found a new passion/hobby. PUMA actually gave me a mic, and audience and said “go”… I really did not know what to expect but I had a blast up on the stage and really had a great time with it all. I cannot wait to see these uniforms out on the field!!!!

Many of you may know by now but in case you have not been following the WPS, my old team of LA Sol folded in the last hour at the end of January and I was selected in the to Philadelphia Independence in the first ever Disperal Draft.

I had mixed emotions for days. I mean I was so sad to leave LA and what I thought was going to be my life, yet at the same time I was so excited to be wanted and picked up by Philadelphia Independence . Philly is so close to Jersey where I had spent my 5 past off-seasons and I had heard so many great things about the city, the people, the franchise and knew some of my new teammates I knew I had so much to look forward to. I had met the coach Paul Riley before and immediately upon meeting him, I knew he would have success whereever he was so now that I get to play for him I know we will have success. Most of you know that I am not a huge fan of the cold, so the warm off-seasons I was definitely looking forward to but I know that everything happens for a reason and God has a plan for me to be in Philadelphia so I am looking forward to it. I love getting to know new people and be in a new place so there will be so much to discover. In addition to that, I am still playing the sport I love, in the best league in the world and I will have some of the best players in the world to play with everyday. I cannot wait…

I then got to do a PUMA photo shoot in Santa Monica, California which was fun. I got another chance to be spoiled with hair and make up done as well as my new gloves for the season…made me feel special :=)

I’m heading off to Cyprus, Greece to play with CANADA and I am so excited to get back in the swing of things. The Olympics are up and on in my hometown which I will miss but it is not a bad thing to miss for as I will be representing our beautiful country of Canada. I am so proud to be a Canadian and I cannot wait to step back on the field and play for our country once again, it has been tooooooo long. Till Cyprus…

KK

picture taken by Robert Mora

Voyageurs International Player of the Year 2009 (click on picture for article)

2010 has started off with an exciting bang for me. First this honor which was such a pleasant surprise. It has always been such an honor for me to play for my country and represent Canada every time I step on the field and to be recognized like this is such a pleasure.

This past week I had my last set of sessions in New Jersey before my big move to California and coaching the High School and college kids have made me realize how I truly love giving back to the game I love so much. Seeing how my experience can affect these goalkeepers inspires me to wanting to be a better coach and student of the position.

I’ve also been asked to emcee the PUMA uniform unveiling event at the NSCAA convention this weekend in Philly. The actual show will be Friday night at TRUST and I am excited about this new challenge. Earlier in the day,starting at 10am will be the Women’s Pro Soccer Draft and I have been asked to do interviews with the first round picks. It should be fun and I know an exciting time for the girls waiting to know where their future stands as I am sure Friday cannot come soon enough. This year I await many new journeys and it has already started on a great note. I cannot wait to see what else is in store for myself, Canada soccer and the LA SOL.

Thanks for checking in and may this year be your year.

KK

I just wanted to wish everyone the best for this season and only the best for your new year. Today marks the end of a decade and I look forward to a new decade, filled with love, faith, different successes and many wins
I have been working on a year end entry which I will put up within the next few days but I am enjoying time with my family.
All the best everyone,
God Bless

For more information about these camps, please check out this pdf.

WPS ALL-STAR GAME IN ST.LOUIS

All Star Weekend

Hey all. I’m in St.Lo uis chilling in my room and thought I’d share some of this experience with you guys. I am enjoying myself and spending time with my old teammates (Shannon Boxx – who is my roommate, Marta and Aya) and new teammates. It is great to hang out with everyone off the field as everyone has such great personalities.

I got in last night from New Jersey (I flew back to coach at Rutgers University – where I’ve been for 4 years now) for a couple days which was nice. It was sad to leave LA after the championship game because I’ve made such great friends with everyone over there. We had team dinner together with Umea, the Swedish team we are playing and then a meeting with head coach Abner Rogers, our league commissioner Tanya and CEO Mary who recapped the season and what to expect for tomorrow.  A couple of us went out to ice cream next door, hung out for a while then off to bed.

This morning we woke up, had breakfast then headed downtown where we took some pictures (I’ve attached a few) and one big one down by the arch. You’ll notice that none of the pictures are regular poses cus I figured you’ll see enough of those on other websites so I attached only KK specials…hope you enjoy.

We went to practice which was fun. Hope and I had fun training with my old Canadian gk coach/now new US gk coach Paul Rogers which was like old times. He had a lot of fun blasting balls past us. We then joined the team and played a small sided game and finished with shooting. There was so much talent on the field it was amazing to be a part of it. I think I had to pinch myself at one point. I had a blast J

Anyway we are back at the hotel getting ready for the awards banquet tonight which I must get ready for. Hope you like the pictures…I’ll try to get one or two pics in before the end of the night up also.

Make sure you check out the game tomorrow starting at 1:30 PT on Fox Soccer Channel. It should be a good one…

KK

If you want to see more pictures, click on More pictures from All Star

Women’s Professional Soccer Championship Game

Make History With Us

WPS Championship presented by MedImmune

LOS ANGELES SOL vs. SKY BLUE FC (NJ/NY)
THE HOME DEPOT CENTER – CARSON, CA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 – 1:00 pm (PT)

TV: FOX SPORTS NET (Live coverage starts at 12:30pm, PT)…shown in both US and Canada but you have to have the station. If not call your local sports bars and get them to play it

Tickets on sale now, starting at only $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call toll-free 1-877-4-SOL-TIX or visit www.Ticketmaster.com

Hey guys,

I hope you can all either attend or watch the WPS final as we take on Sky Blue FC from New Jersey. It will be a great game, I promise. I have been waiting for this game all season. At the beginning of the season this was our goal and here we are, less than 24 hours away from all our dreams coming true. It has been a crazy week with the dodgers game (Marta throwing the first pitch), to appearances and fun interviews. It is Championship time so we will leave it all on the field. We all play for our teammates, our families, our friends and our fans. I personally cannot wait. Please join us and support us in whatever way you can. Tomorrow is going to be a great day and really I cannot wait….

God bless

KK

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED!!!

2009 WPS All-Stars – First XI

Name      Position – Team      Country
Karina LeBlanc       GK – Los Angeles Sol      Canada
Tina Ellertson      D – Saint Louis Athletica      United States
Amy LePeilbet      D – Boston Breakers      United States
Alex Scott      D – Boston Breakers      England
Camille Abily      M – Los Angeles Sol      France
Sonia Bompastor      M – Washington Freedom      France
Shannon Boxx      M – Los Angeles Sol      United States
Lori Chalupny      M – Saint Louis Athletica      United States
Kelly Smith      M – Boston Breakers      England
Eniola Aluko      F – Saint Louis Athletica      England
Marta      F – Los Angeles Sol      Brazil

Full press release here.