The Philadelphia Independence was broadcast live in action at Chestnut Hill College this morning in a segment on NBC’s the 10! Show.  Tim Furlong of the 10! Show’s fun approach to the piece captured the great atmosphere of the training event and highlighted the excitement of everything happening with the Independence.

Staci Wilson, Independence Assistant Coach and Head of the Team Independence Youth Development Program, is thrilled with the morning’s activities and the television broadcast.  “It’s always fun to be out there with the kids and interacting with the community, and we’re so grateful to The 10! Show for taking the time to come out and showcase the action.”

Kids involved in the event were enthusiastic about Women’s Professional Soccer returning to Philadelphia and the opportunity to be learning from Pro Team personnel. Rachel Allison, from Philadelphia Soccer Club revealed her dream of playing professionally someday and told Tim Furlong that she “can’t wait to watch the games in the Spring.”

There are a lot of major milestones and opportunities to get involved with the team before the season kicks off in April.   Director of Outreach, Kelly Rowland is optimistic about the impact of both the Community Care and Youth Development Programs in the months ahead.  “With the recent launch of our Youth Development Program, the September 1 release of our Ticketing Program, and the upcoming drafts, it’s an incredibly exciting time for Women’s Professional Soccer in Philadelphia!  We are proud of our Outreach programs and we hope that the community continues to benefit from having a Women’s Professional Soccer team in Philadelphia.”

On August 17^th, NBC’s the 10! Show will be showcasing the community outreach and youth programs of the Philadelphia Independence. The pro women’s team youth development program, will be hosting a training session at Chestnut Hill College for a small group of local youth players.  The production, including interviews by team officials and youth players, will air at 11AM.  The youth programs are at the center of the team’s community involvement and a key component of the broader outreach program.

Independence Director of Outreach Kelly Rowland is excited about the opportunity. “We are thrilled that NBC is recognizing our Community Outreach Program and the grass-roots efforts of our youth player and team development.  We pride ourselves on being a community-based organization, and we believe that outreach within our neighborhoods is a crucial component to the success of our professional soccer team.  The 10! Show will be documenting a few things about our development programs and team events, all underscoring the commitment to and involvement in the community.”

“We are trying to be positive role models for kids both on the field and off; there are a lot of life skills that kids learn from soccer” notes Assistant Coach and Olympic gold-medalist, Staci Wilson. “As a professional sports organization, we have an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact in our surrounding community. It’s our job to make a difference.”

Make sure to tune in to NBC’s the 10! Show on August 17^th at 11AM to catch the Independence in action.