Soccer News Net:       THREE YEAR DEAL Mitts commits to Philly Heather Mitts plans to stick around Philadelphia for a while. Linda Cuttone/Sports Vue Images Heather Mitts has always had a strong commitment to Philadelphia. This week she solidified that commitment by signing a three year contract with the Philadelphia Independence Complete story THREE YEAR DEAL Mitts commits to Philly Heather Mitts has always had a strong commitment to Philadelphia. This week she solidified that commitment by signing a three year contract with the Philadelphia Independence Complete story SOL SURVIVOR LeBlanc eager to begin new season with Independence You would think that a native Canadian who played college soccer at the University of Nebraska would not mind cold weather, but that is Karina LeBlanc’s one complaint about Philadelphia. Complete story BIG GUNS COMING IN National Teamers join Independence training on Monday After holding optional workouts for the past week, Philadelphia Independence coach Paul Riley gets most of his full team together for the first time on Monday as National Team members Heather Mitts, Amy Rodriguez, Lori Lindsey (USA), Karina Leblanc (Canada), Caroline Seger (Weden) and Lianne Sanderson (England) report to camp following the Algavre and Cyprus Cups. Complete story A GOOD SIGN Independence players meet young fans at EPYSA Workshop Complete story FIRST DAY Riley happy with Independence workouts It seems real now. Philadelphia independence coach Paul Riley conducted his first day of preseason camp on Monday, putting 21 players through their paces at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown. Complete story Philadelphia Independence News Archive   04/11 Atlanta Beat - 6:00 pm 04/18 @Boston Breakers - 6:00 pm 04/25 Washington Freedom - 6:00 pm 05/01 Atlanta Beat - 6:00 pm 05/08 @Saint Louis Athletica - 8:10 pm 05/15 @Chicago Red Stars - 7:00 pm 05/30 @Washington Freedom - 6:00 pm 06/06 Sky Blue FC - 6:00 pm 06/13 Bay Area FC Gold Pride - 6:00 pm 06/19 @Sky Blue FC - 7:00 pm 06/23 @Atlanta Beat - 7:30 pm 06/26 Washington Freedom - 6:00 pm 07/03 Boston Breakers - 4:00 pm 07/10 @Chicago Red Stars - 7:00 pm 07/17 @Bay Area FC Gold Pride - 10:00 pm 07/24 Sky Blue FC - 6:00 pm 07/31 @Boston Breakers - 6:00 pm 08/04 @Washington Freedom - 7:30 pm 08/08 Saint Louis Athletica - 7:30 pm 08/15 Chicago Red Stars - 6:00 pm 08/22 @Sky Blue FC - 4:00 pm 08/29 Boston Breakers - 6:00 pm 09/05 Saint Louis Athletica - 6:00 pm 09/11 @Bay Area FC Gold Pride - TBD Stadium: John A. Farrell Stadium at West Chester University Colors: Union Yellow, Steel Grey, Light Blue CEO/President: David Halstead General Manager: Terry Foley Head Coach: Paul Riley League:Women's Professional Soccer Team Founded: 2009 start play 2010 Team Web Site: www.wpsphillyindependence.com