Philly 2010

This April, Philadelphia is set to reveal the name of its 2010 women's professional team.

Today, the WPS board of govenors approved Philly as its eighth franchise team. The force that has been leading the women's effort in Philadelphia is none other than Matthew Driver. Driver, the CEO of Team Dynamics LLC and the WPSL Philadelphia Liberty has also been working closely with the 2010 MLS Philadelphia expansion team to create an innovative partnership between teams.

The women’s team is expected to play at the 18,500-seat soccer stadium being built for the MLS franchise in Chester, Pa., outside of Philadelphia.

As a native Philadelphian, I can't even begin to tell you how exciting it is to have a women's pro team back in the city. The last team, the Philadelphia Charge played at Villanova University Stadium and seemed to be right in the middle of the pack when it came to attendance. Since then, I think the excitement for the sport has only grown in the area, and to piggyback on MLS fans...things are lookin' good for WPS Philly.

Who knows, maybe I'll come out of my 10 year retirement and tryout. Hmmm...