Thank twitter: Kelly Smith signs with Boston

By: Melissa | February 8th, 2009

Despite doing a pretty bang-up job putting together what’s looking to be the top (women’s) league in the world from scratch, it does not take a genius to know that the interest is more or less in the niche phase so the publicity aspect isn’t quite on par with say, the NBA or MLB. Ok, not even MLS can boast that. So it’s completely fitting that I received news that Kelly Smith finally signed with the Boston Breakers through the amazing viral phenomenon known as re-tweeting other people’s twitters. So thank twitter for the news and the link to the article from the BBC.

And the best part of the above article is Kelly spelling out all the reasons why she left Arsenal. So let’s review:

I couldn’t earn anywhere near to what I’ll be getting in the WPS if I stayed in this country. But it’s not just about money. It’s about playing with and against the best players in the world, training every day and everything else that goes with being a professional footballer.

A four-year contract adds longevity to my career

I love playing for England and if that clause [the clause allowing players to be released from their clubs for National Team duties] had not been in my contract I wouldn’t have signed it.

So there you have it. Congrats to Kelly. And BBC online readers have already sparked a little debate over the signing including the inevitable comparisons to David Beckham’s failed attempt to play for the La Galaxy. But my favorite comment so far is from MaloneGod. Go check out what that person has to say on the topic.

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• Alan |  February 8th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  
  
  

  I should probably remember but maybe someone can remind me – how many non-North American players were in WUSA? Seems like there are many more signed in WPS.

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• Melissa |  February 8th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

  
  
  

  From the WUSA wikipedia page:

  Each roster primarily consisted of players from the United States, although up to four international players were allowed on each team’s roster.

  I can’t remember off the top of my head the max international players allowed for each WPS team (I’m thinking 5?). I think it seems like a lot because it’s the only signing news we’re getting right now.

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• DC DC |  February 9th, 2009 at 11:31 am

  
  
  

  Teams can negotiate with 6 international players but can only sign 5. It’s still designed to be a US-oriented league, but great to see that WPS is becoming a world All-Star league. Still need the Germans though.

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• Amanda |  February 9th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

  
  
  

  Melissa, way to hit the ground running with WPS coverage! FYI, each WPS team can roster 5 internationals. If you’re interested, I made a list of the current (signed) internationals on my Big Soccer blog — http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=3621

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