Fan who suffered medical emergency in stands at Talen Energy Stadium dies

A fan sitting near the goal in Section 117 who received medical attention during the weather delay at Talen Energy Stadium on Saturday has passed away.

The Philadelphia Union released a statement about the unnamed fan on Sunday afternoon.

“The Philadelphia Union are saddened to learn of the passing of a fan last night at Talen Energy Stadium due to a medical emergency. All Union fans are like family, and the club expresses its deepest condolences and sorrows to those affected by this loss.”

Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

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