PRETTY IN PINK - MUTINY WIN 6-0

The New England Mutiny defeated the Maine Tide 6-0 in Saturday’s Women’s Premier Soccer League match. Mary-Frances Monroe notched her second hat trick of the season and also assisted on two more as the Mutiny improved to 7-1. Meghan Schnur scored her second goal of the season in as many games. Jenny Maurer and Erin Gatto each tallied a goal apiece for the sweep of the two games with the Tide. Chloe Beizer, making her first start of the season, registered the shutout in goal for the Mutiny. Read Game Story by Jeanne Thompson.

The subplot to this particular match was the Mutiny’s effort, in conjunction with Baystate Health’s Rays of Hope, to bring awareness to breast cancer. The Mutiny wore pink jerseys which were auctioned off at the conclusion of the match. Which jersey realized the biggest donation? Danielle Dakin’s #5 jersey for $80. Moreover than the Mutiny’s involvement in the event, the fans, opposition and even the officiating crew contributed to the cause. In an unexpected gesture, the game officials (Scott McGrail, Nate Bailey, Llir Gaxhi and Kara Honthum) donated half their game checks to Rays of Hope.

“That was complete class on the part of this crew”, states Mutiny team owner Joe Ferrara. The Maine Tide also showed their support by wearing pink ribbons affixed to their jerseys. Gina Horta, wife of head coach Tony Horta, donated pink soccer balls which were thrown out to the crowd by the players prior to the start of the match. Even the Enfield U-9 Explosion, who participated in the pre-game walkout, got into the act by wearing pink caps. Bill Squires, a Rays of Hope volunteer, sang the national anthem.

Despite the poor weather conditions, 529 fans in attendance provided overwhelming support to a successful evening.

“Tonight was terrific. For us, it’s all about getting the name out there and making people responsive to the need for breast cancer research”, stated Rays of Hope Marketing Director Michelle Graci.

 “To have over 500 fans come out on a rainy Saturday night is a testament to the vigor of the Mutiny within the community and a strong statement for the need to provide consciousness to breast cancer”, added Ferrara.

The Mutiny travel to New York City tomorrow to take on New York A.C. at 6:00pm. A win and the Mutiny will clinch a spot in Eastern Conference playoffs.