The Old Ladies Make Gold Pride Roster

Brandi Chastain, 40, and Tiffeny Milbrett, 36, have made the FC Gold Pride roster!

Brandi Chastain who was chosen in the seventh round (45th overall) by the FC Gold Pride returns to the game after stepping away from soccer (never officially retiring) in 2004. I, for one, am more than excited to have another member of the Fab 5 back on the pitch and playing with that same spirit that inspired the thousands of fans who watched the 1999 Women's World Cup.

Chastain has always been a favorite of mine. I, of course, aspire to have those abs, but more than that, I admire her determination. Some may not know this, but early in her career she started as a bench player and at one point was actually cut from the US Women's National Team. Instead of giving up, like many would do, she rallied -- she worked on her fitness levels and continued playing soccer in Japan until she had a chance to prove herself again. When she got the opportunity she blew her coach away as a defender, and years later she became one of the most recognizable faces in women's soccer. Now she's back at it and bringing a new perspective to the game.

Milbrett, another former US WNT player, actually had to attend tryouts to be invited to preseason camp!

Millie, who was a member of the '96 gold medal team, also played for the WUSA's New York Power. When the WUSA folded, she began playing in Sweeden and more recently for the Vancouver Whitecaps Women. Milbrett is one of the most explosive players this game has ever seen--you never know what to expect. One second she's at midfield, the next, she's put one in the back of the net and you're left wondering what happened in between.

Hats off to Coach Montoya for realizing age is just a number. Chastain and Milbrett will prove to be valuable assets to the team and I am truly looking forward to seeing them back on the field -- doin' what they do best.