Archive for the ‘Independence’ Category

The blame game

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Melting down about the WPS meltdown.

Indy owner: “We will be Back, Stronger in 2013″

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Philadelphia Independence owner David Halstead addresses the cancellation of the 2012 WPS season and says the team will be back in 2013.

WPS cancels 2012 season

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Citing financial strain resulting from the legal battles with Dan Borislow over his Florida-based franchise, the league announced today it has canceled the 2012 season. UPDATED

Independence add Chalupny, Cheney rumored

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The Independence make it official and sign versatile midfielder Lori Chalupny. Reports also claim the team is close to signing USWNT striker Lauren Cheney. Outside backs Leigh Ann Robinson and Estelle Johnson officially re-sign. PSP has analysis of all the moves.

Independence add depth with great Draft

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Independence pick six players in the 2012 WPS Draft, adding depth at key positions. We’ve got full analysis of how the new players will fit into the current squad.

Independence pick 6, more news

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The Independence pick six in the WPS draft, more on the Union draftees, Brian Ching opens up about Jesse Marsch and Montreal, and more news in PSP’s daily roundup.

Independence look to add striker, goalkeeper in Draft

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The Independence will look to add a striker as well as some depth at the goalkeeper position in the 2012 Draft.

Farrelly re-signs, Lenczyk signs, Riley talks Independence roster

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Havertown native and versatile young midfielder has officially resigned with the Independence. Coach Paul Riley talks to PSP about Farrelly, the signing of striker Meghan Lenczyk and the announcement of two “huge” signings to come next week.

Raves: Jen Buczkowski

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Holding midfielder Jen Buczkowski earns a rave for her gritty performance in the center of the park for the Philadelphia Independence this season.

Analysis and player ratings: WPS Final

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Full analysis, player ratings and post game quotes from the WPS Final.

Final report: WNY Flash 1 – 1 Independence (5-4 in PKs)

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Western New York topped Philadelphia in a WPS Final shoot out. PSP reports direct from Rochester.

WPS Final Preview: Western New York Flash vs Philadelphia Independence

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The Independence travel to Western New York for a shot at the WPS Title. The match up between the league’s top two teams should be an exciting one. We’ve got a full preview ahead of the match.

The loneliness of the holding midfielder: A profile of Jen Buczkowski

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Jen Buczkowski has quietly been the driving force in the Independence’s success this season. But you’d never know it looking at a stat sheet. We look at what makes the holding midfielder so important to Philadelphia as they head into this weekend’s WPS Final.

PSP talks to Joanna Lohman

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PSP talks with Independence midfielder Joanna Lohman ahead of Saturday’s WPS Final against Western New York in Rochester.

Match Report: Independence 2-0 magicJack

Tasha Kia celebrates another goal earning her a hat trick on the evening.

Full match report from the Independence’s 2-0 win over magicJack in the WPS Super Semi Final.

WPS Super Semi Final Preview: Independence vs magicJack

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All you need to know as the Independence take on magicJack for a WPS Final berth.