The New York Magic W-League team entered the 2011 season with a terrific group of competitive players and high hopes.  The Magic (3-5-1) will play the final game of the season this Sunday, July 17, 2011 against their cross town rivals the Rough Riders who are sitting comfortably in first place in the USL W-League Northeast Division with a record of (8-1).

The Magic hope to end their season on a high note by defeating the Rough Riders on their home turf.

Catch the Magic at the final season game in Long Island at St. Anthony’s High School 275 Wolf Hill Road So. in Huntington, New York 11747

The New Jersey Wildcats scored a goal in the first few minutes of the game in their home opener win over the New York Magic on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, New Jersey. 

The final score of the game was 1-3 with Magic's loan goal being scored in the final minutes of the game by forward Rashidah Sherman.

The New York Magic dominated play during the first half of the match and missed golden opportunities to put the game away during the first half--with impressive effort by forwards Toni Smith, Jasmin Corniel and Sherman. 

"We played well enough not to lose this game" said Magic coach Nino DePasquali, "we just needed to finish the chances that we got"!

See the Magic in action again this Saturday, May 28, 2011 against the Rough Riders of Long Island at 4 PM at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.

The New York Magic started the 2011 W-League season with an impressive win over the New Jersey Rangers.  Magic’s speedy forward Rashidah Sherman, scored 3 goals to help bring home the win--in the 2011 season opener.

The Magic defense of Kayleigh Morgan, Brittany Sasselein, Kelci Hegg and Laken Duchar-Clark gave great support to the Magic mid-field (Aya Noguchi, Lisa-Marie Curti, Jessica Roelant and Toni Smith) while Sherman delivered the goals.  "What a great way to start the season" said Magic’s manager, Lyndelle Phillips.

Magic also got some impressive help off the bench from forward, Jasmin Corneil and defense Lacey Habicth. 

See the Magic in action at their home opener on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 4 PM.  New York Magic v the Long Island Rough Riders at 4 PM-Iona College-715 North Avenue- New Rochelle, New York

The New York Magic began the 2011 W-League season with an impressive win over the New Jersery Rangers.  Magic’s leading goal scorer from the 2010 season, Rashidah Sherman contined her "scoring ways" by netting a "hat trick" against the ever dangerous Rangers.

Next Sunday, May 22, 2011, the Magic will face-off against the New Jersey Wildcats.  

Congratulations on a successful 2010 W-League season to New York Magic forward Rashidah Sherman who was named the 2010 "Rookie of the Year" and selected as a member of the Eastern All-Conference and the All-League teams.  In recognition of her outstanding performance and contributions to the USL during the 2010 season, Rashidah was acknowledged as one of the top players competing with the New York Magic at the highest level of women's soccer in the US and Canada. 

During her first year competing with New York Magic women's soccer team, Rashidah averaged over one (1) goal per game and scored in every game that she competed in during the 2010 season.

TAMPA, Fla. – United Soccer Leagues announced the W-League honors for the 2010 season, naming the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defender of the Year, Coach of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year. The awards were presented at a banquet at the 2010 W-League Championship Presented by Umbro in Santa Clarita, California. Voting was conducted by W-League coaches and general managers.

July 4, 2010

The New York Magic dealt a serious blow to the Washington Freedom Futures on the 4th of July weekend, knocking them out of first place. The match ended 2-0, with the Magic’s Rashidah Sherman scoring in the 26th minute and the 71st minute of play.
 

Thursday, June 24, 2010

United Soccer Leagues announced the W-League Team of the Week today, with the New York Magic’s Rashida Sherman being named Player of the Week. The pacey New York forward tormented the Garden State last week, scoring two against the New Jersey Valkyries and adding another against the New Jersey Rangers. Sherman’s two-goal effort against the Valkyries included the game-winning goal.

Eastern Conference	Overall							Home					Away
Atlantic Division	Pts	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA
01. Atlanta Silverbacks	22	10	7	2	1	22	7	4	1	0	13	2	3	1	1	9	5
02. Charlotte Lady Eagles	17	10	5	3	2	15	4	2	2	1	8	3	3	1	1	7	1
03. Tampa Bay Hellenic	16	10	5	4	1	12	13	3	1	1	9	4	2	3	0	3	9
04. Hampton Roads Piranhas	8	10	2	6	2	7	21	2	2	1	7	11	0	4	1	0	10
05. Northern Virginia Majestics	6	10	2	8	0	6	25	2	3	0	3	6	0	5	0	3	19
Northeast Division	Pts	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA
01. Hudson Valley Quickstrike	33	12	11	1	0	26	9	5	1	0	11	4	6	0	0	15	5
02. Washington Freedom Futures	31	12	10	1	1	29	7	6	0	0	15	0	4	1	1	14	7
03. New Jersey Wildcats	22	12	7	4	1	22	16	4	1	1	11	8	3	3	0	11	8
04. Long Island Rough Riders	21	12	7	5	0	23	14	4	2	0	13	6	3	3	0	10	8
05. NJ Rangers	12	12	4	8	0	16	30	2	4	0	9	18	2	4	0	7	12
06. New York Magic	9	12	3	9	0	23	30	2	4	0	12	13	1	5	0	11	17
07. North Jersey Valkyries	0	12	0	12	0	5	30	0	6	0	4	16	0	6	0	1	14