Ownership
The Philadelphia Independence is owned and operated by David and Linda Halstead. The Halsteads purchased the franchise from WPS in March 2009 and orchestrated the team's success in both 2010 and 2011 seasons with the team's award-winning coach, Paul Riley. With the decision to stop WPS league play in 2012, the Halsteads made the decision that the name, identity, or brand of the Independence would not be affiliated with other professional, minor league, or amateur women's soccer teams.
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