Saint Louis Athletica clinched a playoff spot and home field for the WPS Super Semifinal by beating the Boston Breakers 1-0 at The Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park on Saturday, August 1, 2009.

Watch Marta spin, stepover, and speed her way through countless defenders throughout the season thus far.

The Breaker's held on with ten women after Alex Scott was issued a red card in the fifth minute of the game, until Abby Wambach broke through the defense in the 73rd minute to score the game-winning goal. The game was played at Maryland SoccerPlex, Germantown, MD, on July 29, 2009.

Sky Blue FC keeper Jenni Branam made many miraculous saves in order to stop the Breakers' 16 shots; but Breakers keeper Allison Lipsher made sure that Sky Blue FC couldn't make one connect either. The game was played at Harvard Stadium, Cambridge, MA, on July 25, 2009.

The Chicago Red Stars were knocked out of the playoff running, thanks to Allie Long's 89th minute goal to push the Freedom past the Red Stars at TOYOTA PARK in Bridgeview, Ill. on July 26, 2009.

The Saint Louis Athletica reclaim the second spot in the WPS standings off a 48th minute goal from Eniola Aluko on July 22, 2009, at Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in Fenton, MO.

Boston Breakers' Kelly Schmedes scored her first goal of the season during the 13th minute, giving the Breakers enough leverage to defeat FC Gold Pride at Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, on June 17, 2009.

Angela Hucles scored in the first half and the Breakers defense held on in the second in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars in at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, Mass.

In an ending that befitted the wild back-and-forth match that preceded, the Washington Freedom escaped from defeat with a stoppage time goal to earn a 4-4 tie with Sky Blue FC.

The Los Angeles Sol suffered their first defeat in 11 games as Saint Louis Athletica goalkeeper, Hope Solo made four huge saves to preserve the Athletica's 1-0 win. The Sol remain in first place in the WPS standings and the Athletica tighten their hold on second place with 23 points.

A compilation of Hope Solo's miraculous saves throughout June, 2009.

Highlights from the Los Angeles Sol's 4-0 romp over the Chicago Red Stars on June 27, 2009, at Home Depot Center.

Highlights from the Boston Breakers 1-0 victory over the visiting Washington Freedom on June 24 at Harvard Stadium.

Highlights from the Los Angeles Sol vs. Saint Louis Athletica match on 6/24/09. Watch out for when Marta kisses her foot after she scores a goal!

Highlights from Saint Louis Athletica's 2-1 victory over Sky Blue FC on Sunday, June 28, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ.

A look back at USA's 1999 World Cup victory with WPS stars Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett, Christie Rampone, Briana Scurry, Kristine Lilly and Tony DiCicco.

Highlights from the Breakers v. Red Stars match on 6/21/09, including Amy Rodriguez's early goal that set the tone for the rest of the match.

A goal from Rosana in the 23rd minute gave Sky Blue an early advantage, leading to their 1-0 victory over the Red Stars at Yurcak Field, Piscataway, NJ on 6/17/09.

Cristiane and Christine Sinclair score as the Red Stars and FC Gold Pride tie 1-1 on June 7, 2009 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Both of these players also showed off their extensive ball handling skills throughout the game.

Amanda Cinalli established an early lead that helped the Athletica defeat Sky Blue FC on June 7, 2009 at Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in Fenton, MO.