Full statement – story later:
Today we filed a lawsuit to get back what was stolen from us by the WPS.The many travesty’s outlined in the lawsuit include a scheme by Jennifer O’Sullivan and Kristina Hentschel ,being defended by their lawyer Pam Fulmer whom in essence is one of the acting leaders of the WPS,is a plot to extort magicJack of over $2.4 Million.O’Sullivan had been quoted”Dan very much wants to be a partner in this league” when we already were a paying partner(In the millions of dollars)in the league.magicJack possesses these “invoices’ from the WPS .The lawsuit also spells out how we saved the league when nobody else wanted to,then went on to being the Focus team of the league having the foresight to obtain the four most popular fan favorites of the US Womens National team.magicJack was by far and away the largest draw for fans to the league.If it wasn’t for the outrageous behavior of the WPS management,it would have gone on to win the Championship too.There wasn’t a team in the league whom we didn’t beat convincingly.Now the league decided the best thing to do,is to steal the team and it’s most valuable assets- the players-and enhance their own team after learning how to be successful like magicJack.The problem for them is,and the reason the US Womens National team cannot play for the WPS anymore,is they think the dont have to pay these players.magicJack on average paid its National team members an average of over $45,000 plus a super apartment and many other valuable benefits.The others figured if they got rid of me,there would be no competition to have to pay the players what they deserve and need to live on.After they got rid of magicJack,most teams have been offering these players in the $10,000 to $20,000 per year range.This is an impossible salary for the WNT players to play for.This is a league who’s primary function, in the eyes of the governing body , to supplement the US WNT salary and provide a farm system to develop the best players for our Country.What it has turned out to be is a league who doesn’t pay a fair salary and it’s best players will probably be foreign born.We got into this to help the girls in our youth leagues,to help our Country build the best National team and to help Women see a path to fulfill their dreams.Now we have some foreign born coaches and Governors who seem to care little to none about our Womens National team.I personally play soccer with mostly foreign born people and share their Love for the game.But I know,when it comes time to watch the World Cup,they are cheerinf for where they were born in most cases.It’s a fact of life and something I would practice if I lived abroad.The last Men’s World Cup played,I participated in a game where we had Americans play against English born guys.These are players who normally play together all the time,but at World Cup and Olympics everything changes.I honestly believe three of the teams in the WPS would like to see the Americans lose to the Country they were born in.That being said,Pia our National Coach is the most avid fan of her own players and the US National team.It’s because she coaches the team,is ethical and understands this wonderful opportunity provided to her.I am also sure that the team she wants to come in second is the Swedish team.So I believe the league is actually anti USA.It’s a league who doesn’t want to do the right thing for it’s Women’s US National Team.It’s a league who doesn’t follow one of the most valued principals of the USA-due process of the law.Did you see the NFL take away Al Davis’ team-NO.The NBA take Mark Cuban’s team-NO.The MLB take the Dodgers-NO.Some people will have a different opinion of how things should be and their opinions in many cases be cherished.The fact of the matter is,magicJack was the success of the league.Now the WPS did something that most undoubtly will be overturned in an American Court because they didn’t allow us our rights.Can you imagine if the government and others seized your valuable property for no reason,something you worked your whole life for?.This wouldn’t be the United States anymore.It would be anarchy with people getting killed.I believe the only solution is to have a trustee run the league and try and reverse the damages the best they can.To make sure our Women get paid a fair wage and work in close cooperation with the US Womens National team.Without WNT success,we won’t have a product anybody will want to see anymore.It’s another unfortunate day in Soccer in the US,but hopefully part of the process to better things.magicJack remains committed to Professional Soccer for Women.
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Priceless…. fools with money are always entertaining…. Let this guy have his team !!! He will keep the WPS in the news all season
At Least keep him until WPS actually has a replacement team or 2
This is not exactly very well-written. I would have assumed that, with all his money, magicDan could have afforded to hire someone who actually speaks and writes English in complete, grammatically correct sentences, to do a quick edit pass on this statement.
English majors are cheap, Dan! Hire one! It’s a buyer’s market out there!
Dan is strange which isn’t new news. But I doubt any court rules against him. He can afford a good lawyer to make his arguments for him. I don’t know why WPS tried this route.
I think all WPS has is a pile of small grievances. Try to think about how an independent court will react. Punishment has to fit the crime, I doubt courts are going to be friendly to the idea of seizing a mans business and investment without extreme circumstances present.
Interesting to say the least! As a rabid soccer fan and a patriotic American I just want the WPS league to survive, flourish and have a positive symbiotic relationship with the USWNT. Hopefully we will all look back someday and say that all this was WPS growing pains and not the beginning of the end. I will support US Soccer and the WPS as a fan no matter what happens. As long as there is soccer to watch, I’m there. I just hope that the league is there for us fans.
WPS has said he violated his franchise agreement with the league, if they prove that then no court will rule against them, but I think they will have the burden of proof. I agree that more people would consider Dan’s side if his thoughts were edited into a more coherent structure vs this free flow mental download. I wish he would stick to a more factual approach than making claims that really have no way of being proven and are more than a bit sensational.
does anyone have a link to the lawsuit?
I hope Dan plans on spending more on an attorney that he spends on coaches & speech writers.
Surprised it wasn’t in comic sans.
A case of rich guy gone mad. This statement made me laugh. Ask some of the players that played for him last season if they would be willing to play for him again. WIth the exception of a few players that went for the money rather than for ethics, most players would probably say no. This will be interesting.
Sad thing is his new MagicJackPlus is actually pretty good. But no way can he be taken credibly.
WOW, just WOW! If I submitted this as an essay assignment for my English Comp class, I would be baffled if the professor didn’t give me an F!
On the other hand, fine, bring back Magicjack. Yes, Magicjack did split the regular season against the Independence with both clubs winning their respective home games, but when it came time for the playoffs WE WON!
I had no problem with Magicjack or any of its players being in the league, and I felt they played good quality and challenging soccer.
I do however believe that while he may have the money, Borislow is not the right kind of person, individually, for the image and mission of the league.
Prime example would be when I saw Borislow on the field after the semifinal match, he was totally hammered! Is that how you want your owners to be behaving, especially around the family and youthful attendees and atmosphere of WPS matches? I know as a member of the Philadelphia Independence community and one who talks on many occasions with our beloved owner Dave Halstead, I’d be disgusted if I ever saw Dave hammered and acting the way Borislow was after a match.
The WPS has a hard road ahead and this is going to be a very difficult decision to make. However, I have the utmost faith and confidence in Jen O’Sullivan and the BOG that they will do not just what is in the best interests of the league, but that of women’s soccer as a whole.
The lawsuit has nothing to do with grammar. It’s obvious Borislow is passionate and appears there was zero due process. The status quo leaders couldn’t deal with Borislow’s personality and overwhelming drive for the betterment of female players, including his own daughter. This is a case where passion was competing against profits, or lack thereof, and the seemingly unethical conduct of the WPS tried to bully him. Shame on them but it is a business, a poorly run business with overpaid chieftains and lawyers who thrive on chaos versus putting people in seats and attracting real sponsors. I would hope that the WNT women distance themselves from this wannabe league and play their hearts out and bring home the gold in London. Dan, though reckless but honest, deserves his day in court and his voice heard.
Was Borislow drunk when he wrote this?
No way did I think he would go away quietly…
Local Nut At It Again
Hondo, Have you ever talked with any of the owners or teams. What are you talking about when you are talking about profits. They are all loosing their shirts and you are talking about profits.
Borislow is a disgrace to the game
Yeah. Borislow doesn’t exactly help his case here, does he. I laughed out loud at the “no team we didn’t beat convincingly” part since it wasn’t true.
I will admit to agreeing with him (if I can decipher his babble) that the international player per team limit should be lowered. With only 5 teams, my suggestion would be to have a max of 4 international slots. 6 is far too high for 5 or 6 team league. Keep in mind that any player with a greencard (eg Sinclair as of last year) can’t could against such a limit per US employment law.