Milbrett honored

New York's high-scoring striker named league MVP

Tiffeny Milbrett led the league in scoring with 35 points. Stephen Dunn/Allsport

New York, NY -- The WUSA on Thursday announced results of the balloting for its inaugural postseason awards, with the list of honorees headed by Tiffeny Milbrett of the New York Power, who was voted Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year.

Milbrett led the WUSA with 16 goals scored and 35 points as she was a dominating presence on offense throughout the inaugural season for the Power.

Ian Sawyers, who guided the Bay Area CyberRays to the League's Championship Game, was voted Coach of the Year; Philadelphia Charge defender Doris Fitschen was selected Defensive Player of the Year; LaKeysia Beene of the CyberRays was named Goalkeeper of the Year; and Sandra Hunt as Referee of the Year.

Sawyers directed the CyberRays to a 11-6-4 regular season record, good for the most wins in the first season. A large part of the success of the CyberRays was attributable to their goalkeeper, Beene, who posted a 0.97 goals against average and eight shutouts. Fitschen was a mainstay for the Philadelphia defense, providing veteran leadership to one of the league's youngest squads.

The balloting for the awards was conducted by the WUSA Public Relations office in conjunction with the Professional Soccer Reporters Association.

In addition to the individual player awards, the WUSA also announced the selection of Kate Sobrero of Boston Breakers as the WUSA Humanitarian Award winner for her dedicated community service. The Washington Freedom were honored with the Team Community Service Award and the New York Power received the Team Fair Play Award.

The WUSA also named its Global Award winners, recognizing the top players in the league at each position.