As you may know, Election season is upon us and it’s time to get ready to elect members to the Board of Directors. Nominations for the below positions are still open and will be through October 2nd. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email VP Tim Sosar at tim.sosar@sonsofben.com or info@sonsofben.com
Open positions are Vice President, Tifo, Philanthropy, Travel, and Tailgates. Read more about the roles and responsibilities by clicking here!
2014 and Beyond Do you remember our first day at PPL? Remember that magical game against Seattle when we all got together for the first time? When we had that MASSIVE tailgate in the swamp then marched into the River End....
Read More“A Ginger in Dallas” or “Please Pass the Sunblock”
It’s hard to believe it has been 6 years. 6 years with Sons of Ben. 6 years of my life spent with all of you. 6 years of work, of great times, of pain, of unbelievably memorable moments. 6 years. And now? Now, my run comes to an end....sort of.
Read MoreBeginning Anew
Optimism for 2013, Stache Bash, Bigger/Better Tailgates, and more...
In just a few short days, our boys in blue will return to our home, PPL Park. And just as they will return, so shall we. Returning with a renewed focus and optimism that the doldrums that were our collective 2012 are long since passed.
Read MoreAs I take some time to reflect back over the last few months, I would like to take a moment to share with everyone what this group has meant to me personally over the past 6 years.
Read MoreChester, PA – Philadelphia Union front office staff squared off against the Union’s supporters club the Son’s of Ben Sunday night at PPL Park for the 2nd Annual River Cup. The origin of the match started with the Sons of Ben asking to play on the pitch at PPL Park, it then turned into a challenge of supporters verses coaches and staff of the Union. Last year’s River Cup helped raise over $25,000 for local youth soccer club Chester City United. This year’s charity was the Philadelphia Union Foundation.
Read MoreLast week, the Philadelphia Union Foundation, MLS W.O.R.K.S., Chester Upland School District, Chester City United, Sons of Ben and KaBOOM! teamed up with local volunteers to build a new playground and small-sided soccer field in Chester.
Read More"O Canada" will be heard at PPL for the second week in a row as the Montreal Impact come to town. The Italian-French-Canadians will be bringing Designated Player Marco Di Vaio and new signing Alessandro Nesta, who has yet to suit up for the Impact.
Read MoreSaturday’s Sons of Ben-organized Help Kick Hunger charity at McFaddens at Citizen’s Bank Park was a huge success. $8,300 was raised at the event, which featured appearances from the Philadelphia Union’s Brian Carroll, Zach Pfeffer and Jimmy McLaughlin. The recently retired Veljko Paunovic was also on hand.. Here’s a look at the fun, courtesy of Philly Soccer Page photographer Earl Gardner.
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