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Remembering Joey Harper

4. January 2010

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Remembering Joey Harper

Joe Harper passed away on January 2nd, 2010 after leaving a lasting legacy and smiles on the faces of all those who knew him. Joe was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy before he was ten and his family struggled with rapidly-worsening muscle weakness and he and his family decided that rather than withdrawing from [...]

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Union Introduces Players to Philly; SoB Help Kick Hunger

12. December 2009

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Union Introduces Players to Philly; SoB Help Kick Hunger

It was an evening that was years in the making. We've all been to Tír na nÓg before for various occasions but this one was just a little different. This time, it was the Union. This time, it was the players. The first eleven. The Union Eleven.

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2010 Memberships Now Available

1. December 2009

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2010 Memberships Now Available

Our first season in the stands is fast approaching and we are moving to a yearly paid membership structure. "Members" for the first three years of Sons of Ben simply got emails. This year, members get much more.

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Help Kick Hunger 2009

30. November 2009

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Help Kick Hunger 2009

For the third straight year the Sons of Ben are taking donations to help benefit the Bernadine Center in Chester, PA. Sons of Ben is now a 501c(3) company so your donations are tax deductible. Help us kick hunger in Chester by beating last year's donation of $2,501.

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Philadelphia – World Cup Host

30. September 2009

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Philadelphia – World Cup Host

You can help bring the World Cup to Philadelphia by signing the petition at http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/philadelphia-pa/ This is host city specific and this is our opportunity to bring the world’s biggest and most watched event to The City of Brotherly Love.

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2009 Sons of Ben Scarves Now on Sale (Temporarily Suspended)

8. September 2009

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2009 Sons of Ben Scarves Now on Sale (Temporarily Suspended)

Scarf orders are temporarily being taken offline.  Orders that have been received will be fulfilled as normal.  We will be re-opening scarf orders in the next few weeks along with a new ordering system that will make things much easier for you and us.  Stay tuned for more information. Scott Kleiman and Greg Cohen join long [...]

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USA v Costa Rica Roadtrip Sold Out

19. August 2009

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USA v Costa Rica Roadtrip Sold Out

Tickets Have Just Sold Out

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2010 SoB Season Tickets Still Available

6. August 2009

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2010 SoB Season Tickets Still Available

Do you have your tickets yet? Sure you are on our mailing list but will you be standing with us on Opening Day next year? Despite what some sites are reporting, tickets are still available for our section, but with only 2,000 seats to start, and currently 4,930 people on our mailing list, you had better act fast.

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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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