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Special meaning for graduating college women players at Umbro Select All-Star Classic taking place in Ft. Lauderdale's Lockhart Stadium this weekend (Feb. 1-4)

For the last five years Umbro Select has honored the top men and women collegiate seniors. This year is a first for the women in that they have been invited to Ft. Lauderdale for all-star games in front of professional scouts. In previous years only the men have had an opportunity to try out for a professional soccer career.

There will be a special match between an all-star selection from the WUSA, and the college all-star players who have been drafted to play in the new WUSA, which begins play in April. The women take center stage Saturday, Feb. 3, when the Women's College All-Star game is played at 6 p.m. On Sunday, WUSA will conduct a Fourth Round Draft of women players.