Philadelphia Independence Announces Jersey Front Sponsor
Philadelphia, PA (April 5, 2010) – The Philadelphia Independence announced today that Premier Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Associates, LTD, has been named presenting sponsor of the team for its inaugural 2010 season. Under the jersey title sponsorship agreement, Premier Orthopaedics, with care and medical imaging facilities in Delaware and Chester counties, will expand its existing orthopaedic services sponsorship with the women’s pro team.
Premier Orthopaedics, together with Crozer-Keystone Health System, is already the Official Medical Service Provider for the Independence and with this much broader agreement, Premier will expand its imaging, orthopaedic and physican services care throughout the 2010 season at both the team’s practice and game venues. Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is recognized for providing high quality musculoskeletal care in the Philadelphia region. Premier is comprised of 30 orthopaedic surgeons with unparalleled experience and credentials. Its specialists provide treatment for problems ranging from the hand, spine, foot and ankle, to joint replacement and sports injuries involving knees and shoulders. Many of Premier’s physicians are affiliated with professional sports teams, professional dance companies, and athletes from high schools, colleges, and U.S. Olympic teams. In addition, Premier has a wide range of exceptional physical therapy, MRI/imaging, and urgent care facilities.
“This is a tremendous partnership for the Philadelphia Independence,” said David Halstead, Independence Owner/CEO. “Premier Orthopaedics has excellent resources and is committed to providing our athletes with responsive, top quality care, and the surrounding communities with exceptional medical services and support. Our team physician and team trainer, both from Premier, have already imbedded themselves in our organization as trusted partners and medical professionals. We are proud to wear the “Premier” brand on our jersey front and be part of the company’s community growth and expansion.”
According to Dr. Anne Colton, Premier Orthopaedics senior partner and surgeon, “We at Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are proud to sponsor the Independence Women’s soccer team in this unique way. As the leaders in Orthopaedic care in Delaware and Chester counties, Premier has a long history of support for our community’s athletes, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding musculoskeletal care for all of our patients.”
For more information about Premier Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates, LTD visit www.premierortho.com.
To stay tuned to additional sponsorship news for the Philadelphia Independence, as well as updates related to player, schedule, community, and ticketing, see www.wpsphillyindependence.com.
About Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS)
Headquartered in San Francisco, Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is the world’s premier soccer league for women with eight teams across the United States featuring the best players from around the world. In 2010, eight teams will each play 24-game schedules from April 10-September 12 including six original WPS teams – Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, FC Gold Pride (Bay Area), Saint Louis Athletica, Sky Blue FC (NJ/NY) and Washington Freedom – and two expansion teams Atlanta Beat and Philadelphia Independence. The top four finishers in the regular season will qualify for the 2010 WPS Playoffs scheduled for September 19-26. For more information, visit the WPS official website at www.womensprosoccer.com or follow all the news at www.twitter.com/womensprosoccer
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