Philadelphia Independence Partners With Delaware Youth Soccer Association
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Independence today announced its partnership with the Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA).
“DYSA is well known in the region for its commitment to youth soccer and player development, as well as its dedication to coaching education,” said General Manager Terry Foley. “Through our relationship with DYSA, we look forward to growing the sport of soccer in Delaware and the surrounding areas.”
The Delaware Youth Soccer Association is responsible for several youth soccer programs throughout Delaware, including the National Championships Series State Cup and the President’s Cup. DYSA also administers the state’s Olympic Development Program.
“This partnership will give our players local soccer stars that they can look up to,” said DYSA President Laura Sturdivant. “Having women’s soccer back in Philadelphia will give our local female soccer players the opportunity to have a team that they can call they own.”
As part of the partnership, DYSA members will have access to Independence players at joint club events, and will receive Independence support in outreach efforts throughout the year. Similarly, DYSA will provide the Independence with ticketing support aimed at growing the women’s professional game at the local, regional and national levels.
With the recent announcement of the 2010 Independence schedule, all regular season game tickets are on sale now, learn more about the Philadelphia Independence by clicking here now! Purchase seasons, groups, or single game tickets today and support Philadelphia’s own Women’s Professional Soccer team. Players arrive in market on March 1, and fans will have lots of opportunities to get involved in Independence training camp, so stay tuned to learn more about the full preseason schedule of events!
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. WPS completed its inaugural season in August 2009 as Sky Blue FC of New Jersey became the first-ever WPS Champions. 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. For more information visit the WPS official website at www.womensprosoccer.com.
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