NORTHAMPTON, MA (07/21/12) - The New England Mutiny concluded their 2012 season in WPSL Elite with a 1-0 win over F.C. Indiana at Northampton High School. It was an idyllic summer night in western Massachusetts, and it was an ideal way to end their campaign.

Not only did the Mutiny (6-5-3 WPSL Elite) win the match and finish with an above. 500 record, but the team also raised $1,562 for the Rays Of Hope Foundation via their online auction of their commemorative "pink" jerseys.

Kate Howarth would notch her team-leading 10th goal of the season in the 24th minute for the eventual game-winner. FCI (1-11-2 WPSL Elite) goalkeeper Geralda Saintilus was caught out of her goal, and Howarth dribbled behind her & away from two defenders to give New England the 1-0 lead they wouldn't relinquish.

For Mutiny Head Coach Tony Horta, it was a great result against a team stocked with Haitian Women's National Team members who are looking to improve before qualification begins for the next Women's World Cup.

"We knew we could get behind them, they're a little bit undisciplined in the back," said Horta about Howarth's goal. "It's a tough team to play because they have a purpose. They're trying to get better and qualify for CONCACAF."

New England started off the match on a bright note, as Becca Mays had an early scoring chance snuffed out by Saintilus. After that, FCI would hold the slight edge in run of play for the next 20 minutes, taking a majority of their six shots on goal from the first half.

Howarth's goal in the 24th minute sparked the home side and their offense. Tiffany Weimer almost doubled the lead two minutes later but her chip on her 1-v-1 opportunity vs. Saintilus just went wide of the post.

Tiya Gallegos would sub on for Howarth in the 28th minute, and her scoring chance off a Riley Houle pass would be saved again by the FCI keeper. Saintilus came up with her best save of the night in the 41st minute, diving to tip a blast from New England midfielder Kelsey Hood wide of the post.

The score would remain 1-0 in favor of the Mutiny at half-time. Nine minutes into the second half, both teams would trade scoring opportunities with Weimer once again trying a chip attempt vs. the on-rushing Saintilus but she would save it on this occasion.

After that, the game would evolve into midfield war with more physicality as FCI would pick up two yellow cards. The best chance for the visitors to tie the match came in the 62nd minute, but Sophia Batard's close-range blast wouldn't test New England keeper Vikki Alonzo.

About the New England Mutiny: The New England Mutiny are a charter member of the WPSL East Conference, winning five East titles while reaching the WPSL National Final on two occasions. The Mutiny will compete in WPSL Elite in 2012, competing against the Boston Breakers, WNY Flash, New York Fury, Chicago Red Stars, F.C. Indiana, ASA Chesapeake and the Philadelphia Fever. For more information on the team, please visit http://www.MutinySoccer.com or send an e-mail to NewEnglandMutiny@aol.com. AAA (American Automobile Association) of Pioneer Valley & Green Earth Energy Photovoltaic are the Official Team Sponsors of the Mutiny. Visit AAA's official website at http://www.pioneervalley.aaa.com to receive auto insurance discounts & quotes, learn more about AAA Driving School, book special travel discounts, apply for an auto loan and more! Visit Green Earth Energy Photovoltaic's website at http://www.greenearthenergypv.com. You can also follow our team on Twitter and Facebook.

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