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Wambach’s brace sends Flash past another unbeaten foe

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Energized by the returns of U.S. internationals Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd from injury, the Western New York Flash no longer look like the National Women’s Soccer League doormat they were after three matches.

On the heels of May 1’s victory…

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Lloyd ‘available for selection’ as Flash host unbeaten FC Kansas City - INTERVIEW

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With Abby Wambach’s head injury saga firmly in the past, the Western New York Flash took advantage of their superstar striker in the lineup to beat…

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Wambach, Kerr propel Flash to first NWSL victory

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Even though it was postponed for four days, Abby Wambach’s Western New York Flash home debut was sterling.

First-half goals from Wambach—her first in the NWSL—and 2012 WPSL-Elite leading scorer Adriana buoyed Aaran Lines’ team to a…

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Flash look to rebound as Wambach makes home debut

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For a women’s professional soccer team with a tradition of championships, an 0-2-1 start for the Western New York Flash is simply unacceptable by the organization’s standards set over the last three seasons.

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Boston’s Heather O’Reilly ruins WNY Flash home opener

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It was all but fitting that a U.S. Women’s national star scored the knockout blow to send the Boston Breakers past the Western New York Flash, who were without an American international in the lineup.

Heather O’Reilly (right in photo) spoiled…

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Flash offense invisible in season-opening loss to Sky Blue

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Hopefully the Western New York Flash are getting their hiccups out of the way early in the National Women’s Soccer League season.

Sky Blue FC defended its home turf to the tune of a 1-0…

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Foray for four: WNY Flash underway on Sunday - INTERVIEW

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Western New York Flash head coach Aaran Lines is as acclimated to winning as he is to change, and that’s a major reason why his professional soccer team had defied odds to win three straight championships in three different leagues.

While several organizations…

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50-50 balls: FC Buffalo sends two to pros; Flash steamroll college foes

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As the local soccer season nears, positivity surrounds both amateur men’s soccer in FC Buffalo and professional women’s soccer in the Western New…

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NWSL releases season schedule for WNY Flash

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The quest for a fourth-straight title will be the toughest slate yet for the Western New York Flash, who debut with two road matches before their home opener on April 27 at Sahlen’s Stadium.

Today, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) unveiled…

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Returns of Zerboni, Adriana headline Flash FA additions

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Given two weeks after the NWSL College Draft to sign five free agents, Western New York Flash head coach Aaran Lines said he expected to lure back familiar…

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Flash coach Aaran Lines elaborates on draft choices - INTERVIEW

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If you think drafting in the NBA and NFL is an inexact science, then you can imagine how difficult it is for the eight teams in the new National Women’s Soccer League to select a total of 32 college players.

While several of the NWSL organizations didn’t…

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Flash add four draft picks for 2013 NWSL season

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The Western New York Flash selected four players in today’s NWSL College Draft, addressing defensive concerns with their first pick and taking a widely-respected…

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NWSL’s Western New York Flash announce season ticket packages

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Even though the NHL lockout has finally reached its conclusion, the mood surrounding Buffalo sports has been sour this year. The absence of hockey, the plight of the Buffalo Bills and the lack of a professional basketball team left local sports fans continually craving…