The US has been a pioneer in the women's international game - their national team have been top of the Fifa rankings for the last five years - but that success has failed to translate to the domestic scene.Del Rio finished top scorer for the Vixens last year, her seven goals in 20 games helping them finish fourth in the table, but her influence can also be seen off the field. It's worked in training over the last four months, so I think it can," she added.The first professional league for women, the Women's United Soccer Association, was set up in 2001 but dissolved after just two seasons because of financial difficulties.Bristol Academy boss Mark Sampson clinched the signing of Del Rio's compatriot, Natalia, during the close season and after being dubbed the 'female Michu', she could prove to be an exciting prospect for the Super League. It was reformed as Women's Professional Soccer in 2009, but two years later that too folded because of an ongoing legal battle with an ex-franchise owner.And Del Rio and her fellow Spaniard showed their worth in Sunday's 3-2 win over Everton in the FA Women's Cup quarter-final - Natalia scoring twice and Del Rio netting from the penalty spot.Del Rio was playing for Philadelphia Independence when the WPS was suspended and has no regrets about moving to England.
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