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European League Round-Up

4. May 2009

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Enjoy the latest edition of the European League Round-Up...

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European League Round-Up

7. January 2009

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The current European soccer season has offered all things to all fans.  While England is widely considered the best league in the world, there are reasons to pay attention to the other big leagues in UEFA.  Whether you are looking for an exciting attacking style of play (Spain), a true-Blue underdog story (Germany), a return [...]

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Fantasy Fix 12.18.2008

18. December 2008

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Tommy Ro provides insight into EPL Fantasy Football.

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Remembering Project 60

4. December 2008

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Remembering Project 60

In the beginning of 2007, when we were just getting this thing started.  The elders met one night and we discussed what membership goals would be realistic.  We hoped that we could get 2 members a day and that this along with some volunteering and good press would lead to some heightened awareness of our [...]

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SoB Enjoy MLS Cup at Dark Horse Pub

23. November 2008

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SoB Enjoy MLS Cup at Dark Horse Pub

A nice size crowd gathered at the Dark Horse pub in Philly to enjoy the MLS Cup final between the Columbus Crew and the New York Red Bulls.

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Instant Karma

23. October 2008

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Instant Karma

I guess it's karma or something like that. Remember in 2006 when many of us were hoping that Kansas City would be sold to a Philadelphia owner? The recent irresponsible comments of Jack Bell and the some faceless Toronto fan eventually found their way to a rumors site, and suddenly the very future of our team was called into question.

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Light (at the end of the tunnel)

22. October 2008

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Light (at the end of the tunnel)

Next year around this time, we will be watching very closely, and wondering what players our coach and GM are targeting in the expansion draft. It is hard to believe after 13 seasons wandering in the soccer-less wilderness, that next year’s MLS season is the final one without a Philadelphia team. As we head toward a late November 2009 expansion draft, many of us are still wondering what our team brand will be.

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The NEW SoB Scarves are HERE

4. February 2008

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You have until Sunday, March 2nd to place your order so act now!The scarves are here! The scarves are here! Well, not “here” here but …. you get the point. Place your order now for one, five, or ten of the scarves below. The new designs were submitted and voted [...]

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WOW!!!

30. January 2008

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State agrees to chip in for RivertownHighlights from the press conference:The development will take place over several phases: • An ownership group is working closely with Major League Soccer in an effort to bring the League’s 16th franchise to Philadelphia. If successful, development will begin with the construction of a $115 million, 20,000 seat multi-use stadium at [...]

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Sons of Ben The First Year

17. January 2008

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Dear Members, Brothers, and Fellow Soccer Fans,Happy Founders’ Day!Wow.  A little over a year ago, a handful of us got together and decided to take advantage of the momentum that the Rowan possibility had brought to our market.  We already had a lobbying group in place, but we wanted something that would be more inclusive [...]

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