http://www.washingtonfreedom.com/349060.html FREEDOM 16-PLAYER ROSTER: Bai Jie (l) F 5-4 Barr, Emmy D 5-8 Gao Hong (I) GK 5-9 Gerardo, Monica F 5-7 Golebiowski, Kelly (I) M 5-4 Grubb, Jennifer D 5-7 Hamm, Mia F 5-5 Jones, Steffi D 5-11 Lindsey, Lori M 5-3 Little, Jacqui F 5-3 Little, Skylar D 5-3 Moore,Carrie D 5-4 Mullinix, Siri GK 5-8 Stoecker, Lindsay M 5-10 Wambach, Abby F 5-10 Zimny, Casey D 5-4 RESERVES Beard, Meredith F 5-6 Noftsinger, Sarah Kate M 5-4 IN CAMP Borski, Darci M/F 5-4 Regan, Erin GK 5-10 Schott, Laura M/F 5-5 Szyluk, Jenna M 5-9 LATEMAY/EARLY JUNE ARRIVAL Minnert, Sandra D 5-8 EDIT I would assume Schott and Regan make the two developmental spots.
No surprises except this is the first time I've heard about Erin Regan. I'll be interested in seeing who gets the other developmental slot - other people seem to think it'll be Borski.
But who gets dropped when Meinnert comes aboard? Do they go to reserve and one of the reserves go to developmental?
My money is on Beard getting dropped when the other german arrives. Skate showed god stuff last year.
From the Washington Post: Freedom Adjusts To Reduced Roster By Brian Straus Special to The Washington Post
I really hope Zimny doesn't get dropped, when the other girl comes. I hope she gets a few starts in and prooves she belongs on the roster. 500 and somthin minutes, isn't really what i call 'proving time'. thats like 7 games. Good Luck Zimny!
I think its a numbers game at each position. With Mia, Bai, Kelly, and possibly Abby missing significant amounts of time for nat duty, I think you have to keep Beard and Noftsinger since they are offensive players. Not to mention coaches tend to sub more at those positons as opposed to defense. With Minnert being a defender, I think you have to go ahead and cut another defender when she arrives. It was also interesting to note that they tinkered with a 3-5-2 in the spring, probably with the possibility that there could only be 4-5 defenders on the roster. Also, Jones and Stoeker can be pushed to the back as well. With that being said, I think Zimny will be the most likley candidate for waivers. I know everyone thinks she needs another chance, but in a league where there may not be a tomorrow, a player can only get so many chances.