Independence and Freedom Draw 0-0 in Preseason Play
(Boyds, MD) – March 27, 2010 – Today, the Philadelphia Independence battled the Washington Freedom to a 0-0 tie in its third preseason match of 2010. With windy, cold conditions the team, minus its US National Team players and a handful of international stars, traveled to Maryland for its final scrimmage before rosters are due to the league. This game marks the first time the Independence played a fellow WPS team.
Independence players Amy Rodriguez, Heather Mitts and Lori Lindsey did not join the squad on this trip as they are with the US Women’s National Team participating in exhibition matches against Mexico. International players Holmfridur Magnusdottir and Lianne Sanderson are also playing for their respective countries. Sanderson, who joined England last week for World Cup Qualifiers, already netted a goal and picked up an assist in her game against Austria.
“Obviously were missing a lot of our key players,” said General Manger Terry Foley. “But, this game provides our coaching staff an opportunity to give some other players a second look. We have some things to work on, but overall I’m pretty pleased with our play today.”
The Independence will solidify its final roster on March 31 before facing Penn State for its final preseason game on April 1 in Downingtown.
April 11 marks the opening of the Independence inaugural season when they take on WPS expansion team the Atlanta Beat. Get your tickets now! Single-game, group and season tickets are on sale now!. For package details visit www.wpsphillyindependence.com
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