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Bolton - who has written 18 posts on Sons of Ben.

Almanack writer, brewer, event planner, and all around lovable gent for the SoBs.

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USNT WC sendoff game in Philly 5/29

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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In order to better serve our members who are also US National Team supporters we’re taking the momentum we started with the Delaware Valley Infantry and creating the Philadelphia chapter of the American Outlaws. The American Outlaws are a strong supporters’ club with the focus based on growth from regional chapters. This will [...]

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SoB/DVI World Cup Qualifier viewing parties for 9/5 and 9/9

Saturday, August 29, 2009

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The US plays two very important World Cup Qualifying matches in early September. Here’s the low-down on where to watch with your fellow fanatics. Both on the 5th at 8:00 and on the 9th at 7:00 we’ll be at the Dark Horse Pub in Philly: View Larger Map On the 5th for the game against Costa Rica [...]

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Gold Cup Quarterfinal tailgate location and directions

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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Regardless of whether or not you purchased a tailgate package from us all US supporters are welcome to join us at our tailgate location. It’s highlighted in red on the map below: Click the map for a larger version. If you need an address to plug in your GPS use 3850 S. Darien St., Philadelphia, PA. [...]

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Poor Richard’s SoB Almanack 7.4.09

Saturday, July 4, 2009

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Happy Independence Day! Gold Cup Quarterfinal tailgate – now with menu goodness! We’ve put together a basic menu for the tailgate for the Gold Cup Quarterfinal matches on July 18th (That the US will be in provided they finish first or second in a group that includes Granada and Haiti). The more people we get to [...]

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Steven Wells says goodbye

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Long-time SoB chronicler Steven Wells died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. While many people have helped us fly the SoB kite higher and higher these last few years, he was the person that threw it up in the air. He wrote about us in Philadelphia Weekly, FourFourTwo, and The Guardian…apart from a small little blurb [...]

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Poor Richard’s Almanack 6.1.09

Monday, June 1, 2009

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It’s a jam-packed June! Raspberry! Meet the Coach party and US-Costa Rica viewing Wednesday In case you haven’t heard, the Union have signed former US National Team assistant coach Peter Nowak as manager. Nowak has a deep resume as a professional player, Polish national team player, and is the only person to win the MLS [...]

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Poor Richard’s SoB Almanack 5.18.09

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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A big thanks to those that came out to one of the charity events this weekend…we helped two great causes hold successful events. Now, on with the ‘nack! WPS team name/colors announcement, tonight! Quick reminder, 5:45 tonight in the main hall at the Franklin Institute we’re having our first Daughters of Betsy event when the WPS [...]

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Poor Richard’s SoB Almanack 5.4.09

Monday, May 4, 2009

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Just one week until the big announcement! But first, the great event this weekend…and a happy Mothers Day to all of our matronly SoBs between the two. Pennsylvania Derby: Pittsburgh @ Harrisburg, Saturday Now that the horse racing is over it’s time for a soccer derby (pronounced “darby,” a match between two teams from the same [...]

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Poor Richard’s SoB Almanack 4.30.09

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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As promised, a very special edition of the Almanack with today’s news! Team to announce name, colors, logo and ticket prices Join us in the morning on Monday, May 11 as we join the team in the announcement we’ve all been waiting for! The Sons of Ben were founded in January 2007 in a historical bar on a [...]

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Poor Richard’s SoB Almanack 4.29.09

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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Just a mini-nack with a quick plea and some reminders…we’re hoping for some more substantial news in the near future, however… To all of our members… In the face of some exciting news coming up, we want to make sure we have correct information for all of our members. We’d like everyone reading this (unless you’re [...]

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