Utahns in the Pros Update

There were some highs and some lows for Utah-based players in the professional ranks this week. Among the highlights are the performances of Katie Larkin and Liz Bogus who each scored for their respective teams in preseason Womens Professional Soccer league action. A downer piece of news is that Kyle Christensen seems to have fallen off of the Chivas USA roster as the Major League Soccer season gets under way.

Following is a status report on each of the Utah-based professional players of whom we are aware. If you know of any other players with ties to the state please let us know so that that we can keep tabs on the local talent.

MLS

Justin Braun (Skyline HS) - Started and went the full 90 minutes for Chivas USA in their 2-1 win over Colorado in Carson, CA on Saturday.

Kyle Christensen (Layton HS) - Although there has been no official announcement, it appears that Christensen did not make the final Chivas roster for this season. Over on BigSoccer it is reported that he has returned to Denver to finish school.

WPS

Katie Larkin (Alta HS, BYU) - The Los Angeles Sol took on FC Gold Pride, that's the San Francisco Bay Area WPS team for those not aware. Larkin started in both matches, scoringing in the 35th minute of the first game in the series.

Liz Bogus (Brighton HS) - Scored a goal for FC Gold Pride in their preseason tuneup with The Bay Area Select All-Stars.

Allison Martino (Alta HS) - Made the first cut for the Boston Breakers preseason 25-player roster. The final roster should be announced any day now.