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team, which played from 2008 to 2014. The team was a member of the

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, the second tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada. The team played in the Western Conference against

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, Colorado Rush,

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and

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. The team played its home games in the " Stadium-by-the-Sea" at Palisades High School in the Pacific Palisades area of

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. The club's colors were pale blue, orange and white and was a sister club to the

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of the

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league. The club enjoyed robust fan support from the

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Army, their official supporters group. The "Stadium By The Sea" was widely considered one of the toughest places to play in the W-League, confirmed by Blues manager Charlie Naimo, who called the Tony Danza Army's support the best he has seen in the United Soccer Leagues. The Blues won their first W-League title in their debut season, beating

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2–1 in the W-League Championship game in

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on August 2, 2008. They would repeat as champions by defeating the

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2–1 in

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on August 7, 2009. Before winning their first W-League title in August, the Pali Blues won the Las Vegas Silver Mug Tournament over

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with one goal on February 10, 2008. Their first official game as a team was the first game of the Silver Mug tournament against

on February 9, 2008. The Blues scored a winning goal and moved on to defeat the Athleticos 8-0, the Legacy 9-0 and the

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4-2. In the Semifinal round the Blues defeated the West Coast Soccer Club with one goal. In November 2014, the Blues announced that they would no longer compete in the W-League so the owners could focus their efforts on their USL franchise.

Players

Final 2014 roster

Current at end of 2014.

Coaching Staff

* ''Head Coach:'' Charlie Naimo * ''Assistant Coach:'' Tracey Kevins * ''Goalkeeper Coach:'' Brett Borm

Notable former players

The following former Blues have played at the professional and/or international level: *

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* Lauren Fowlkes *

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* Tuija Hyyrynen *

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* Iris Mora *

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* Kate Munoz *

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* Ilaria Pasqui * Erika Prado *

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* Chanté Sandiford * Rosie Tantillo *

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2008 roster, 2009 roster, 2010 roster, 2011 roster, 2012 roster 2013 roster, 2014 roster

Year-by-year

Honors

* USL W-League Champions 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014 * USL W-League Regular Season Champions 2008, 2012, 2014 * USL W-League Western Conference Champions 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 * Las Vegas Silver Mug Tournament Champions 2008
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References

External links

Official site

Official parent club site

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