TOW recently talked with Bryan James, the President of “Sons of Ben“, the supporter’s group for the Philadelphia Union, entering MLS next year. Bryan shares his own story, and the curious tale of starting a supporter’s group without a team, and the journey to becoming the newest MLS club.
The Philadelphia Union might have to play the first home game in its existence at Lincoln Financial Field next year.
Union president Tom Veit confirmed a Washington Post report that the team has explored the option in case the 18,500-seat soccer stadium under construction on Chester’s waterfront runs behind its completion date or the proposed opening date schedule from Major League Soccer does not accommodate the team’s already tight construction deadline. (more…)
Sunny fails at chivalry, dentistry and being a war veteran. Don’t miss the return of an all new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Premieres Thursday, September 17th only on FX.
more failure after the jump.. ..HILARIOUS (more…)
See and Hear the Philadelphia Union announcement from our boy Ford Gaitely’s perspective, not only from the business side of things but as a supporter as well.
“Grabbed an early morning train into the City.”
Many More Pics after the Jump……
Soccer fans cheer during a news conference outside City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, May 11, 2009.
SoundersFanInsider is hearing the new MLS team in Philly will be called the “Philadelphia Union”.
Monday is the official announcement.
Image via SFI
Philadelphia’s upcoming MLS expansion side is set to give the public what it’s wanted for a long time coming, the name of the club along with the logo, colors and ticket prices at 11.30am on May 11th at City Hall.
