Philadelphia Independence 2010 Roster – Packed With Talent!
Early holiday gifts are being delivered to the Philadelphia Independence fans. The collection of these gifts began with the WPS Expansion Draft in September, and continued through the WPS International Draft, subsequent player trades, and free agency acquisitions. The result: An Independence roster packed with some of the best female soccer players in the world.
Although “expansion teams” aren’t supposed to be loaded with top talent in the first year of play, the soccer fans of Philadelphia will be treated to a 2010 women’s pro team roster that includes proven international and WPS soccer stars, such as Caroline Seger, Heather Mitts, Amy Rodriguez, Lori Lindsey, and Allison Falk. The scouting, player selections, and trade work of GM Terry Foley and Head Coach Paul Riley will field a team and provide a fan experience that fits the rich soccer and pro sports traditions of Philadelphia.
Forwards:
Amy Rodriguez, Holmfridur Magnusdottir, Fara Williams, Lianne Sanderson, Danesha Adams, Lyndsey Patterson, Kelly Schmedes
Midfielders:
Caroline Seger, Lori Lindsey, Jennifer Buczkowski, Nikki Krzysik
Defenders:
Heather Mitts, Charlotte Rohlin, Sue Weber, Allison Falk, Sarah Senty
Goalkeeper:
Val Henderson
Stay Tuned For More Exciting Player News
The team looks strong at every position thus far – and the excitement will continue for the next several months, leading up to the team’s March preseason activities and April 2010 season start. Additional depth and talent will be acquired through the 2010 WPS College Draft in January and open tryouts in the January/February timeframe. In addition, trade talks and player contract discussions are ongoing and will undoubtedly keep the coaching staff busy and the fan gifts rolling in…stay tuned!
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