Chester, Pa. (May 26, 2011) – Philadelphia Union’s staff will square off against the Sons of Ben, the team’s supporters club, in their inaugural River Cup charity match at PPL Park on July 15, the two organizations jointly announced today. The 6:30 p.m. game will benefit one of the Union’s community partners, Chester City United, with all proceeds going to the local youth soccer organization.
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The first weekend in June the Collegiate Rugby Championship is coming to PPL. Rugby sevens is a fast-paced version of rugby union, with short, exciting matches. There’s a group stage and playoff rounds all in two days. Sevens is catching on strong in the US (our national team is quite competitive internationally) and will be an Olympic sport starting in 2016. Sixteen of the strongest collegiate sides in the country will be there, including Penn State and Temple.

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Upcoming Reading United Events
Reading United friendlies vs. Philadelphia Union (5/31) and Harrisburg Islanders (5/24)
Reading United Home Game (5/20): Mark McKently Scholarship Night

Reading United have kicked off their 2011 PDL campaign in dominating fashion winning 2 US Open Cup qualifiers against the Brooklyn Knights (3-1) and NJ Rangers (4-0)! Most importantly, in order to promote the upcoming series of friendlies among Union affiliates and help raise money for Help Kick Hunger, Reading United A.C. will be making a guest appearance at the SOB tailgate this weekend! Stop by the tent and introduce yourself! We hope to have a reserve player and Reading United and Union Reserve team coach guest appearances throughout the day!

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To say this was a hell of a way to start the season is simply the understatement of this early year. [..]

Here’s all of the last second details for the tailgate tomorrow which promises to be a MASSIVE event [..]