From The Guardian:

Tiffeny breaks Chelsea fast

Monday February 13, 2006

It should have been a straightforward weekend.
Chelsea were due to host Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup
- a match they would not have been widely fancied to win
unless, say, a World Cup winner were unexpectedly to join their ranks.
But that is exactly what appeared to be happening
as word spread that Tiffeny Milbrett - a name as famous in the United States as Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain
- was to fly to London along with the Canada international Christine Sinclair
in time to keep Chelsea in the Premiership.

Women's football is as much about socialising as sport; wild rumours delight and multiply.
The exciting thing about this one is that it is (partly) true.
According to Simon Greenberg, Chelsea's director of communications,
the club have already sought international clearance for Milbrett and Sinclair,
and this is now, "subject to Home Office clearance".
"We are very eager to play this completely by the book," he said yesterday,
when the Arsenal match was rained off.
"If we can't get the necessary approvals for this season, we will be looking at next season.
This is not just about bringing them in in the short term."

Indeed, Chelsea's men have toured the US the past two summers;
clearly two high-profile female players would help raise the club's profile in north America
- and signal an unheralded commitment to the women's game.

Ever since the female Blues shook buckets outside Stamford Bridge to raise money,
Chelsea have been portrayed as uninterested to the point of meanness.
Signing Milbrett and Sinclair would mark a turning point for the game in the UK
and prove that one of football's biggest brands is prepared to put women at the heart of its drive for growth.

Chelsea are second from bottom with two league games remaining,
a position from which even Milbrett and Sinclair are unlikely to extricate them.
But the Premiership is expanding to 12 teams and an A-list strike force could help in the all-important play-off
- and by next season, who knows who could be on their books?

It is happening!

From Fair Game:

Yes, it is a 'story' here in the states. Milbrett still has some 'gas left in her tank' and is a talented player, and Sinclair can be a very dangerous player. I'm not familiar with the Chelsea side and what these two players mean to the team as a whole, but they should be a help......

Just wanted to add to this.
I don't follow womens football, but am always interested in what is going on in this forum.

Smithy and co. have got me looking out for Arsenal ladies results (more in the hope they lose lol) but that is just because I couldnt ever like an Arsenal team.

But this news, ever though I dont know the players or the Chelsea team, it got me excited lol. How weird is that!

Smithy = Smithy or Smithy = Agent Smith?




Let me just say that Millie & Sinclair outclass all the current Chelsea Ladies team players together
And I'm glad you started to follow the women's game a little, Mr Dogg

And I meant you
And are these 2 players likely to make Chelsea a force?
How good are Chelsea womens team?

Chelsea are currently #9 in the league table (there are 10 teams)

Milbrett & Sinclair will sure make a difference
and Chelsea might score a goal or two against Arsenal
but I don't think they will beat us
The last time the score was A 6:0 C.
I've been to the game and I saw it
It will be A 4:1 C or A 4:2 C or A 5:2 C or so

Or so I hope

But with these players, there is a chance they could attract other great players right? I mean if Milbrett is that great, and well known, other players would like to play alongside her?

Could this be the start of a new look Chelsea Womens team?

I think they signed them for a short term though

As far as I understood, they are going to play in Canada afterwards

Yes, but they are there for the remainder of the season. Is there a relegation place in the league? Sorry, but I really am new to it all

Are you coming to a game with us then Shane matey

Lol wont be anytime soon mate - got loads on at the moment, but will try and get to a game some time

Quote from the artice I posted above:



I hope that explains it, matey

lol sorry I missed that - I was quite drunk that night

Awesome story.

I would like to know if womens football is big in the UK?

In the States it is huge, in Germany even though they are the world champions it is still underrated. Unfortunately.

Does anybody follow Chelsea in womans football?

Thanks

BJ

I'm not sure how it is now in America, after the WUSA stopped existing.
I guess it is still popular though.

I know it is very popular in Sweden and Germany,
and I think those two countries have the best non-professional women's leagues in Europe.

As for UK, it is hard for me to say,
I am not British and I have been following the women's game in this country for a few months only.
From what I saw there are 2 (3?) great teams in the league
(Arsenal, Charlton and I'd add Everton as well)
and the rest of the teams are a few classes lower
Basically Arsenal and Charlton are eating their opponents for lunch lol

Is women's football big in UK though?
I guess it is quite popular, there are always fans at the games,
and there are crowds for the bigger games as well.

This is my answer to your question, I'm afraid I can't specify it better

i think womens football has undoubtidly took steps forward the last few years, especially with participation and interest, however thats mostly at grassroots and the actual higher leagues havent got enough or as much support and interest as they deserve!its a shame but womens football is round 100 years older than mens so will never come close to catching up, its a bit depressin really!wish it was more popular!

Chelsea Ladies 1-6 Arsenal Ladies FT

Looks like another convincing win for Arsenal. Even with their new stars, Chelsea were unable to match Arsenal on the day. Just goes to show the difference in class between the teams.

Apparently the two new starts were missing
It was a County Cup game so I think Milbrett & Sinclair will appear at the League games only...
It's a shame cos I'll be watching Arsenal Ladies in Borehamwood then

Anyway, both teams had their good and bad times today,
the pitch was unbelievably muddy and slippery,
the players kept sliding on it
Lots of tackles, arguments with the ref etc. as well
Nice goals though (as usual) - from Yanks, Lianne, Kelly (2) & Fleets (2)
Well done Ladies! Again

England coach Hope Powell was at the game
- looking for fresh talents?