BOSTON - Both Keeper Tracy Ducar (with articular cartilage lesion in her right knee and fullback Kate Sobrero (with a meniscus tear in her left knee will be not in Boston's line up. Forward Kristine Lilly, who is suffering from back spasms will more then likely play.
NEW YORK -Keeper Gao Hong (who had under gone surgury on her right wrist), fullback Jenn O'Sullivan (suffering from an ACL/PCL tear) and Fullback/Midfield Sara Whalen (recovering from broken ribs) will not be in New Yorks line up. Forward Rachel Hoffman who suffered a right footr sprain is expected to be on the opening day roster.
PHILADELPHIA - It is unlikely forward Rakel Karvelsson (a right knee sprain), midfielder Rebekah McDowell (also with a knee sprain) will be able to play in the teams first game. Forward Kerry Connors (another knee sprain) should be good to go.
SAN DIEGO - Forward Tara Koleski (suffering from a right knee sprain) may not be able to make an appance for her team.
WASHINGTON - Forward Mia Hamm (a left knee
thigh bone lesion) will remain out of the line up for a couple of weeks.
And Keeper Siri Mullinix (recovering from right shoulder surgery) will
remain out as well. Keeper Erin Fahey (with a hip flexor pull) should
be able to play.