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Washington Glory Release Rookie Infielder Bianca Cruz

07/15/2008 3:43 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY AND BIANCA CRUZ PART WAYS

Team Allows Rookie to Pursue Non-Softball Opportunities

STERLING, VA – The Washington Glory of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) softball league today announced they agreed to release rookie infielder Bianca Cruz from her contract to pursue other opportunities.

“Bianca Cruz is a fine softball player and a terrific person and we are sad to see her leave,” said team owner Paul Wilson. “She has many diverse interests that she wants to explore after a lifetime dedicated to sports and we are releasing her from her contractual obligations to allow her to do so. We wish her nothing but the best on her journey.”

Cruz struggled to find playing time as the Glory look to defend their 2007 championship. She became one of the most visible and popular members of the squad during several media and public appearances.

The Glory will return to action at the Westfield Sports Complex on Thursday as they begin a homestand against the Rockford Thunder. For more information, including tickets, please visit www.washingtonglory.com.

About the Washington Glory

The Washington Glory is the DC area's professional women's fastpitch softball team. In its inaugural season, the Glory won the 2007 National Pro Fastpitch Cowles Cup Championship title and contributed five players to the all-NPF team. Individual honors included NPF Manager of the Year for Head Coach Carie Dever-Boaz; NPF Player of the Year for rookie shortstop Amber Jackson; and pitcher Desiree Serrano won NPF Pitcher of the Year. More information about the Washington Glory can be found online at www.washingtonglory.com.

About National Pro Fastpitch

National Pro Fastpitch is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The league, created to give elite female fastpitch players the opportunity to pursue a professional career in their chosen sport, has operated since 1997 under the names Women's Pro Fastpitch and Women's Pro Softball League.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the official development partner of the National Pro Fastpitch League. The partnership, which began in 2002, is part of The Commissioner's Initiative on Women and Baseball, a league-wide effort to help the MLB and its 30 major league clubs build stronger relationships with female audiences.

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Washington Glory PONY Partnership

06/24/2008 12:44 PM

PONY Baseball and Softball is very excited to announce a milestone partnership with the Washington Glory, the 2007 National Pro Fastpitch World Champions. The Washington Glory shares PONY’s vision of protecting our nation’s youth and helping them build happier lives through sports. Along similar lines, the Washington Glory has created a non-profit organization called Champions for Children, which provides disadvantaged and at-risk youth with mentorship and leadership through sports. Through Champions for Children, the Washington Glory provides strong examples and training in the areas of character, integrity, academic achievement, self confidence, discipline and the development of a ‘champion’s mentality.’

“This innovative partnership between PONY and the Washington Glory will bring league and tournament play to a brand new level,” said Mike Smith PONY East Zone Softball Director. “It gives PONY youth an excellent, ‘up close & personal’ view of the results of hard work and dedication on the playing field, in their school work and at home. “

The Washington Glory and PONY will host up to 10 Glory Dream Builders Tournaments annually. Along with the tournaments, PONY and the Washington Glory will offer clinics and specialized instruction for players and coaches, as well as mentorship and leadership by the champion Washington Glory players and coaching staff.

This is a ground-breaking opportunity for PONY youth to be instructed and mentored by NPF World Champions, Olympic athletes and Division 1 All-American players while they also participate in a well-run PONY tournament in the nation’s capital area.

On top of being taught and mentored by the elite players and coaches of the Washington Glory, PONY youth will also get to see softball played at the elite professional level, as tournament attendees and their families will enjoy the chance to relax together and watch the Glory in action at their NPF games – games that possess a high quality, wholesome and very fun family environment, which The Washington Post called “a mixture of inspiration and entertainment.”

In addition to the award-winning champion Washington Glory players and coaching staff, the Washington Glory brings to the table a tournament director who has run hundreds of tournaments and numerous PONY Nationals.

For those PONY teams located outside the Washington DC area, PONY and the Glory have partnered with the Dulles Hotel Connection to provide fantastic rates for those attending the Glory Dream Builder Tournaments and Clinics.

The 2008 PONY/Glory Dream Builder Tournament and Clinics schedule is as follows -

Tournaments:

Dream Builder Freedom Tournament (PONY National Qualifier) June 30 to July 2 -- Leads right into Firecracker Classic, July 5-6 – come to both tournaments and get a full week packed with softball! 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U

Dream Builder Summer Heat Tournament (PONY Invitational) July 25 to July 27- 8U, 10U, 12U

Dream Builder Invitational (PONY Invitational) August 8to 10 – 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U

Three additional tournaments will be scheduled for the fall -- one in September, one in October and one in November. Details coming soon.

Clinics:

Our elite clinic series is open to advanced travel ball players ages 13 and above. Only 35 openings per specialty will be allowed, so register quickly as we expect these to sell out quickly. The cost of our elite clinics is $299 per player. (Ask about sibling discounts)

Elite Pitching – June 24^th, 25^th & 26^th from 10am-12:30pm (please note -- pitchers must supply their own catcher for the clinic)

Elite Catching – June 24^th, 25^th & 26^th from 10am-12:30pm

Elite Hitting – June 24^th, 25^th & 26^th from 10am-12:30pm

Open Clinic Series

Our open clinic series is open to softball players of all ages and at all levels. The cost of our open clinics is $199 per player. (Ask about sibling discounts)

Pitching – July 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th from 10am – 12:30pm (please note -- pitchers must supply their own catcher for the clinic)

Catching – July 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th from 10am – 12:30pm

Hitting – July 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th from 10am – 12:30pm

Pitching – August 5^th, 6^th & 7^th from 10am – 12:30pm (please note -- pitchers must supply their own catcher for the clinic)

Catching – August 5^th, 6^th & 7^th from 10am – 12:30pm

Hitting – August 5^th, 6^th & 7^th from 10am – 12:30pm

For more information on any of the Glory Dream Builder tournaments or clinics please go to www.washingtonglory.com and look under “Around the Horn” then, “Tournaments, Camps & Clinics”. Or call Paul Wilson @ 703.625.7640. For additional information on PONY Softball/Baseball please go their website. www.pony.org

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Glory Return Home With Wins, Rookies In Hand

06/17/2008 4:54 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY RETURN HOME WITH WINS, ROOKIES IN HAND

Following Akron Series Victory, Team Opens 12-Game Homestand

STERLING, VA – The Washington Glory of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) women’s softball league return home this week following a long, grueling, but successful 5-3 road trip, including victories in three of the four games against the Akron Racers this past weekend.

“This was the best weekend we have had as the 2008 Glory in all aspects of the game and the team coming together,” said Head Coach Carrie Dever-Boaz. “Our pitching was incredible in every game and if we can get that performance from all four of them, we will be on our way to a repeat,” she said, referring to the Glory’s 2007 NPF Championship.

Washington started off the series on Wednesday with a 7-2 victory powered by home runs from Catalina Morris, Courtney Bures and Sara Larquier. The Glory also got a solid effort from starting pitcher Desiree Serrano, who gave up two unearned runs on three hits and a pair of walks in five innings of work.

Pitching was the key to Thursday’s game with a dominating performance from former Baylor standout Lisa Ferguson. She threw a complete game shutout, while holding the Racers to just four hits and striking out five in a 5-0 win.

Amidst bad weather on Friday the Glory got an early jump on the Racers, scoring three early runs. The offense pounded the Racers while the pitching and defense completed the 11-0 victory that was finally completed on Saturday due to the severe weather.

In the series finale, Washington was silenced by Akron’s Angela Tincher, who threw a no-hitter to prevent a sweep. Tincher was able to strike out nine and allow just four runners to get on base. Pitcher Taryne Mowatt and the Glory defense held them from scoring in the first six innings, but after a fielding error, then a wild throw to first with two outs and a man on third, the Racers were able to squeeze out a 1-0 win.

“We would have really liked to have the sweep, but feel like we learned a lot of what we will need to do in order to get to Angela Tincher when she comes to Washington," said Dever-Boaz.

Despite the upset in their last game, the Washington Glory hopes to continue their success as they host the Venezuelan National Team this weekend. Rookies Mowatt, the2007 ESPY Female College Athlete of the Year, catcher Callista Balko and UTIL Cambria Miranda will make their home debuts. The will clash for four nights in a row starting Thursday, June 19^th. All games will start at 7:05 PM at the Westfield Sports Complex (4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA). Tickets for all games are available in advance via the WSC Box Office at 703-362-4464, or online at washingtonglory.com.

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Washington Glory & Chick-fil-A Swing for "May Miracle"

05/12/2008 8:27 AM

WASHINGTON GLORY AND CHICK-FIL-A SWING FOR “MAY MIRACLE”

Unique Buy-One, Get-One Offer Could Deliver Free Seats for 2009 NPF Season;

Glory Aims to Sell 40,000 Tickets by June 10 and Reward Fans

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Washington Glory & Chick-fil-A Swing for "May Miracle"
May 12, 2008 8:27 AM

GLORY ADD POWER TO CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP IN 2008 NPF NCAA DRAFT
February 18, 2008 3:42 PM

GLORY ADD POWER TO CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP IN 2008 NPF NCAA DRAFT
February 18, 2008 3:42 PM

TWO GLORY STARS SELECTED FOR 2008 U.S. WOMEN�S OLYMPIC SOFTBALL TEAM
September 17, 2007 7:33 PM

THE GLORY BRING 2007 NPF COWLES CUP HOME TO DC
August 30, 2007 4:37 PM

GLORY CONTRIBUTE 5 TO ALL-NPF TEAM
August 18, 2007 4:49 PM

THE GLORY CLINCH 2007 REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP
August 07, 2007 7:40 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY INKS DEAL WITH ABBOTT FOR THREE YEARS
July 18, 2007 7:45 PM

GLORY OFFERS ELITE TRAINING, CLINICS & CAMPS FOR FASTPITCH PLAYERS
July 05, 2007 7:54 PM

ABBOTT NOMINATED FOR 2007 ESPY AWARD
July 05, 2007 7:49 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY HOST VENEZUELAN NATIONAL TEAM
June 19, 2007 8:03 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY HOSTS CHINESE NATIONAL TEAM
June 13, 2007 8:05 PM

WASHINGTON GLORY NAMES CARIE DEVER-BOAZ AS HEAD COACH
May 23, 2007 8:43 PM

ABBOTT SETS NCAA STRIKEOUT RECORD
May 10, 2007 8:37 PM

THE WASHINGTON GLORY WELCOMES DR. RAYMOND THAL
May 10, 2007 8:29 PM

WOMEN�S SOFTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCES HOME FIELD VENUE
April 30, 2007 8:41 PM

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June 1st New England @ Washington - Win 6-5

June 4th Washington @ Rockford - Loss 4-6

June 5th Washington @ Rockford - Win 4-2

June 6th Washington @ Rockford - Win 7-3

June 7th Washington @ Rockford - Loss 0-2

June 11th Washington @ Akron - Win 7-2

June 12th Washington @ Akron - Win 5-0

June 13th Washington @ Akron - Win 11-0

June 14th Washington @ Akron - Loss 0-1

June 19th Team Venezuela @ Washington - Loss 2-5

June 20th Team Venezuela @ Washington - Win 2-1

June 21st Team Venezuela @ Washington - Win 8-2

June 22nd Team Venezuela @ Washington 7:05pm - Win 3-0 (Serrano Throws A Perfect Game)

June 30th Chinese Taipei @ Washington - L 2-3 (9)

July 1st Chinese Taipei @ Washington - Win 10-0

July 2nd Chinese Taipei @ Washington - Win 4-2

July 3rd Chinese Taipei @ Washington - Win 2-1

July 4th Chicago @ Washington - Win 6-3

July 5th Chicago @ Washington - Loss 3-4

July 6th Chicago @ Washington - Win 5-4 (8)

July 7th Chicago @ Washington - Win 2-1

July 10th Washington @ Chicago - PPD Rain

July 11th Washington @ Chicago - Loss 4-8

July 12th Washington @ Chicago - Loss 1-2 (G1), Loss 1-3 (G2)

July 13th Washington @ Chicago - Win 7-4

July 17th Rockford @ Washington - Win 5-1

July 18th Rockford @ Washington - Loss 2-7

July 19th Rockford @ Washington - Win 3-2

July 20th Rockford @ Washington - Win 3-2

July 25th Philadelphia @ Washington - Loss 3-6

July 26th Philadelphia @ Washington - Loss 7-10 (10)

July 27th Philadelphia @ Washington - Win 4-1

July 28th Philadelphia @ Washington - Win 4-2

July 30th Washington @ Philadelphia - Win 4-2

July 31st Washington @ Philadelphia - Loss 2-3

August 1st Washington @ Philadelphia - Win 7-0

August 2nd Washington @ Philadelphia - Loss 2-3

August 8th Akron @ Washington - Win 2-0

August 9th Akron @ Washington - Win 3-0

August 10th Akron @ Washington - Win 5-2

August 11th Akron @ Washington - Win 4-1

August 14th Washington @ New England - Loss 0-4

August 15th Washington @ New England - PPD Rain

August 16th Washington @ New England - Win 2-1, Loss 1-5

August 17th Washington @ New England - Loss 1-2

NPF Championship Series (Kimberly Wisconsin) August 22nd Washington @ Philadelphia - Loss 4-7 August 23rd Washington vs. New England - Win 11-2 August 24th Washington @ Philadelphia - 1:00 p.m.

Come to Kimberly and watch the Glory

defend their 2007 Championship.

Washington Glory Release Rookie Infielder Bianca Cruz

Washington Glory PONY Partnership

Glory Return Home With Wins, Rookies In Hand

Washington Glory & Chick-fil-A Swing for "May Miracle"

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NPF Championship Series (Kimberly Wisconsin)

August 22nd Washington @ Philadelphia - Loss 4-7

August 23rd Washington vs. New England - Win 11-2

August 24th Washington @ Philadelphia - 1:00 p.m.