The Women’s Professional Soccer league’s Board of Governors voted Monday to suspend the 2012 season with hopes of resuming in 2013.
After its third season, WPS shrank to five clubs inOctober when it terminated its South Florida franchise after clashing with owner Dan Borislow all season. AP reports that a Florida judge ruled earlier this month that the leaguefailed to follow its own dispute procedures when it terminated the franchise, and another court hearing is set for Wednesday.
WPS CEO Jennifer O’Sullivan said owners choseto cancel the season over possibly working with Borislow in the league again: “We have diverted so many resources into litigation. This is something that needs to be resolved before we can moveforward with play.”
Borislow’s magicJack franchise was repeatedly disciplined during the season for not meeting league standards. In August, after Borislow filed suit against the WPS, theleague released a statement accusing him of violations ranging from “unprofessional and disparaging treatment of his players to failure to pay his bills.”