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 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 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

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

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.

USL News Release

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.

Most Valuable Player – Kelly Parker, Buffalo Flash

Parker, who previously captured the W-League MVP in 2004, becomes the first repeat winner in W-League history. It’s hard to argue against the season Parker has enjoyed while leading the Flash to the 2010 W-League title game, which will be televised live at 10 p.m. ET Saturday on FOX Soccer Channel. Parker led the W-League in both goals (11) and points (27) in 2010.

Rookie of the Year – Rashidah Sherman, New York Magic
 

There wasn’t much doubt about the recipient of the 2010 W-League Rookie of the Year Award. Sherman, who made the Magic a dangerous team to face every night, finished second to Parker in goals and points and was also an MVP finalist.

Defender of the Year – Sue Weber, Long Island Rough Riders
 

Yet another repeat winner, Weber anchored the Long Island defense this season and added a goal and two assists in the process. An experienced and feared defender with WPS experience, Weber also captured the honor in 2008. A former U.S. U-17 National Team member, Weber was a two-time college All-American at Hofstra University.

Coach of the Year – Hubert Busby, Jr. – Vancouver Whitecaps
 

It’s not hard to figure out why Busby was selected by his peers as the 2010 W-League Coach of the Year. After posting only three wins in 2009, Busby has the Whitecaps on the verge of a title heading into Saturday night’s W-League Championship against the Buffalo Flash. Included in Vancouver’s impressive season are three wins against the two-time champion Pali Blues and a semifinal upset of the regular season champion Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues.

Goalkeeper of the Year – Alyssa Whitehead, Charlotte Lady Eagle

You can’t argue with the numbers. In 10 games played, Whitehead allowed only four goals while leading Charlotte into the conference playoffs after a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

Votes for the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year awards are submitted by W-League team management. Rookie of the Year finalists are determined by All-Conference voting, while the Defender of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year are chosen based on total All-Conference votes. 
 

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.

The Freedom took twenty-one shots on goal to Magic’s nine. The Magic defense had their work cut out of them trying to contain the Washington forwards.

The first goal of the game was created by Magic’s speedy Rebecca Brown, who worked the ball up the field dribbling and took the initial shot that rebounded off the Washington goalkeeper to the feet of Rashidah Sherman. Sherman made a one-step dribble and took a rocket shot into the upper 90 corner of the net over the head of Balogun for the first Magic goal. Becky Brown’s assist came of the foot of Magic midfielder Aya Noguchi, who has come up big all season in the Magic midfield.

In the 71st minute, defensive midfielder Kelsey Hegg passed to Rashidah Sherman. Sherman proceeded to dribble by three players and release a controlled shot, to the lower corner opposite the keeper, for her second goal.

The Magic defense then held tight for the Magic win. What a 4th of July celebration in the Big Apple.
 

Article cited from the USL website:http://wleague.uslsoccer.com/home/445416.html

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.

“Rashida is the complete package,” Magic Head Coach Nino DePasquali said. “No forward has more effect every week. She is there with a chance to score every week and this is created by her speed.”

Other W-League players found the net in bunches last week as well. Emily Kittelson of Hampton Roads scored a hat trick and added an assist against Northern Virginia. Melissa Tancredi scored twice, including the game winner, against Santa Clarita and added another against Pali. Laura Greene of Long Island also found the net twice against the New Jersey Valkyries.

Megan Tomlinson scored a big goal for Atlanta against rival Tampa Bay, netting the match’s game-winning goal. Janel Schmitt of Charlotte scored a game winner as well versus Atlanta. Luik Aivi of Ottawa scored a game-tying goal against Canadian rival Quebec City, and Ria Percival helped even things for her team as she assisted on the game-tying goal and played standout defense for Ottawa.

Kika Toulouse put in a solid defensive effort for Washington and assisted on a goal, while Allysha Chapman of Toronto helped contain the Hamilton attack and scored a goal.

Also leading her team’s defense was Vancouver’s Stephanie Panozzo. In two games last week Panozzo made 13 saves and collected two wins and a clean sheet against Pali and Santa Clarita.

W-League Team of the Week
Pos	Name	Team	Highlights
GK	Stephanie Panozzo	Vancouver	13sv, 2 wins, 1 clean sheet last week
D	Kika Toulouse	Washington	A and solid defense in win against Quickstrike
D	Allysha Chapman	Toronto	G and great defense against Hamilton
D	Luik Aivi	Ottawa	GTG versus Quebec City
M	Megan Tomlinson	Atlanta	GWG against Tampa Bay
M	Emily Kittelson	Hampton Roads	3G, A against Northern Virginia
M	Ria Percival	Ottawa	A on GTG, solid defense against Quebec City
M	Janel Schmitt	Charlotte	GWG versus Atlanta
F	Rashida Sherman	New York	2G (GWG) against NJV, G versus NJR
F	Melissa Tancredi	Vancouver	2G (GWG) against SC, G versus Pali
F	Laura Greene	Long Island	2G against New Jersey