We Need You To Cover The Philadelphia Independence

The following is more of a help wanted ad then it is a story per se.

It includes the most despised line in the lives of the Citizen Journalist..."No pay, but the exposure is great."

Here's the scoop.

When the Women's Professional Soccer League began play this season, I became very close with the media department from the Boston Breakers. I presented Bleacher Report as an alternate avenue of Public Relations to the fledgling league.

Like any start-up company, the team embraced the offer and a wonderful relationship was born. I've worked to get talented writers from each of the league's seven cities and build a solid Bleacher Report following.

The league has been equally gracious and has given press credentials to the top B/R writers, which includes field and press box access, access to interview some of the world's top female players, and a steady stream of info from each of the PR and Marketing people.

The first time I walked onto the field and interviewed Kelley Smith and Anglea Hucles, I thought I'd die. It was my equivalent of interviewing Pujols and Manny from my baseball past.

I've grown to love the sport and have a nice working relationship with many at the league office. Amazing opportunity growing out of creativity and aggressiveness. I amazed myself to be perfectly truthful.

Two additional opportunities are available to talented B/R writers. The league is adding the Philadelphia Independence this upcoming season and the Atlanta Beat in 2010.

We have the need for a couple writers from each city to help publicize the teams. Both teams have been very gracious and again very open to helping us while help them.

Please see the schedule below for the Independence's upcoming summer schedule. Contact wither me at [e-mail] or Sherry Amos directly. I'm sure she'll take all the exposure we can provide.

 

Philadelphia Independence Training Camp For 2010 Women’s Professional Team

• Media and general public are invited to attend the Philadelphia Independence training camp for its 2010 team
• Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave , Philadelphia, PA 19118
• Showcase Games (Key Event): June 25^th , 4:30pm to 8:00pm, Chestnut Hill College.  Free admission.
• 32 local female soccer players have been invited to try-out for the 2010 team
• Parking at lower level near tennis courts on Brennen Drive (Chestnut Hill College)
• Media inquiries and interview request please contact Sherry Amos, [e-mail]  856-415-2029or 609-703-1947
• Philadelphia Independence Official Web Site  www.wpsphillyindependence.com

 

Philadelphia Independence Training Camp Schedule

JUNE 24

7:30am – 8:45am              Breakfast Player/Coaches                Fournier Hall

10:00am – 11:30am         Field Player Session /

                                                Goalkeeper & Striker Session         Turf Field Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

12:00pm – 1:00pm           Lunch – All Players/Coaches            Fournier Hall

3:30pm - 4:30pm              Player Warm-Ups                                 Grass Fields Chestnut Hill Campus

4:30pm – 6:00pm             Game - Group 1 vs. Group 2            Grass Field – Chestnut Hill Campus

6:00pm – 7:00pm             Dinner – All Players                             Fournier Hall

JUNE 25

7:30am – 8:45am              Breakfast                                                     Fournier Hall

9:30am – 10:00am            Warm-up led by Staci Wilson              Turf Field Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

10:00am – 11:30am         Field Sessions                                            Turf Field Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

12:00pm – 1:00pm           Lunch                                                            Fournier Hall

3:30pm  - 4:30pm            Player Warm-Ups                                 Grass Fields Chestnut Hill Campus

4:30pm – 6:00pm             Game 1 - Independence Group 1

                                                    vs. Liberty (WPSL minor league)    Grass Field Chestnut Hill Campus

6:00pm – 7:30pm             Game 2 - Independence Group 2

                                                 vs. AC Diablos (WPSL minor league) Grass Field – Chestnut Hill  Campus

8:00PM                                 Player debriefing / departure

NOTE: Highlighted area indicates press invited for interviews as well as open to the public for viewing.

Media Contact: Sherry Amos 609-703-1947 or [e-mail]

 

About Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS)

The mission of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is to be the premier women’s soccer league in the world and the global standard by which women’s professional sports are measured. 

Play kicked off on March 29, 2009, with WPS teams based in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. 

The league’s eighth franchise, Philadelphia, will begin play next season with Atlanta expected to join as the ninth team in 2010, as well. For more information, visit www.womensprosoccer.com.