Welcome to the Brotherly Game

Tomorrow we start a new chapter in Philadelphia sports history. It was written by a grassroots effort of dedicated soccer fans that willed a new franchise into existence. After 3 years of work and 15 years of waiting, the Philadelphia Union is finally a reality.

The Sons of Ben fan group, 5,200 strong, has brought a level of enthusiasm that I haven’t seen for any kind of expansion team in any sport. Their strong support at the MLS SuperDraft was a show of force and a signal to opponents: good luck playing in our house. On June 27th, PPL Park will open its gates to a place we can really call our own. I can’t wait for the deafening noise and the electricity in the evening air. That moment will be surreal.

Welcome to the Brotherly Game. We will be tracking every move of the Union during this inaugural season with the latest news, opinions, game threads and fan content. Sign up for an account, join the site and start posting your comments, FanShots and FanPosts. This is a great year to be a Philadelphia soccer fan, so let’s enjoy it together. Game on!