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Gold Cup Quarterfinal tailgate location and directions

16. July 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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Wear Red to Support the USA!

9. July 2009

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Wear Red to Support the USA!

We will be tailgating in the Jetro lot starting at 1. Whether or not you bought a package, you are welcome to hang out AND we ask that you wear a red shirt to show support for the US. When the Union begin play next year, we will all be in navy or Philadelphia blue, BUT when the US plays, we wear red, a color all US fans associate with support of our country.

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2009 Sons of Ben Scarf Voting: Final Round

19. June 2009

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2009 Sons of Ben Scarf Voting: Final Round

You missed our scarf sales in 2007 and 2008, didn’t ya? Now you’re tired of being an SoB without a scarf. Well, take the first step by helping us decide on our 2009 design by voting here. Sign in to BigSoccer for your vote to count.

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Olde City presents…Neil Holloway and the Ocean City Barons

16. June 2009

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Olde City presents…Neil Holloway and the Ocean City Barons

Today might be a quiet day in international soccer, with the Confederations Cup on break until tomorrow, no qualifiers, and very little in the way of international club ball. For the Ocean City Barons and general manager/head coach Neil Holloway, however, today means EVERYTHING. A match-up vs. USL-2 squad Real Maryland looms large as the Barons [...]

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Confederations Cup Primer and the Move of the Window (Before It’s Even Opened!)

9. June 2009

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Confederations Cup Primer and the Move of the Window (Before It’s Even Opened!)

He’s on the move… There’s your marquee transfer. And we’re not even into the silly season yet. AC Milan’s Brazilian talisman Kaka is off to Real Madrid as Florentino Perez brings his game with a view to bring in Galacticos 2.0. The previous version was Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Ronaldo, and Luis Figo – this time [...]

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Connect with the Sons of Ben

5. June 2009

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Connect with the Sons of Ben

Stay connected with real time updates from the Sons of Ben by joining our twitter feed and facebook fan page and group. Also, brand new are the official Philadelphia Union Twitter and Facebook. Twitterers, check through the followers page to find friends and other members you would like to follow. Facebookers, look through the [...]

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Know Your Enemy: Costa Rica

2. June 2009

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Know Your Enemy: Costa Rica

If you haven’t read Steve Davis’ preview of the USA vs. Costa Rica World Cup Qualifying clash tomorrow, do so and prepare to be a bit depressed. Davis points out how undeniably daunting of a task tomorrow’s game is. In San Jose, we are a sad 0-6-1. The turf is expected to eat us up. [...]

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Meet the Coach and US Viewing Party 6/3

28. May 2009

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Meet the Coach and US Viewing Party 6/3

Sign up to let us know that you will be there to help us welcome the first coach of the Union, Piotr Nowak. The team will be hosting a meet and greet Wednesday 6/3 from 8 - 10 at Tir Na Nog (1600 Arch St), then we will turn our attention to the US Men as they continue to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.

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US Open Cup: Local clubs qualify, set to feature

28. May 2009

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US Open Cup: Local clubs qualify, set to feature

Just got here and I’m already disappearing for a week or so. Went down to Charleston for a loooong Memorial Day Weekend and took in a Charleston Battery game, the Isle of Palms, the Buccaneer Restaurant, all while enjoying seafood galore. Much has happened in a week and as Bryan has noted – we could have [...]

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Coaching Search Close to Complete?

22. May 2009

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Coaching Search Close to Complete?

Union owner Nick Sakiewicz has recently told the media that he expects the coach to be announced soon. phinallyphilly.com took on the story with some speculation, some wild, some not. Add your two cents here or there, who do you think will be the Union’s first head coach?

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