December 31, 2012
2012 is just about over, and with 2013 just hours away, it’s a great time to take a look back at the highs of the year. Of which there were plenty. If you read Uwishunu regularly, or even if it’s your first time on the site, you know how much we love vibrant photos of [...]
Read more»July 20, 2012
While the 2012 MLS All-Star Game may be sold out, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the All-Star celebration with events taking place throughout the area. And, if you’re lucky, you might even get to attend the big game in-person at PPL Park! More on that later. MLS All-Star Week Events The All-Star [...]
Read more»June 13, 2012
2012 is becoming the summer of soccer in Philadelphia! Just a few weeks after Chelsea FC faces the MLS All-Stars at Lincoln Financial Field on July 25, the World Football Championship comes to Philly as international powerhouse and reigning champions of Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid, will take on Scottish Premier League champions, Celtic FC, [...]
Read more»April 11, 2012
Back in January, we shared the awesome news that Philadelphia was selected to host the 2012 MLS All-Star Game on July 25, marking Philly’s first All-Star game in any major sport in more than a decade. But it’s not just great news for Philadelphia, it’s also a huge coup for Philadelphia soccer fans, who’ll get to see some of the sport’s greats lace them up on our home pitch at the gorgeous PPL Park on the Chester Waterfront. And now comes word of the opponent for the All-Star Game: it’s Premiere League powerhouse and Champions’ League semifinalist Chelsea FC. Tickets go on sale May 9. [MLS]
January 24, 2012
Get excited, soccer fans. Today, Major League Soccer and Mayor Michael Nutter officially announced that the 2012 MLS All-Star Game will be held at the beautiful PPL Park, home to the Philadelphia Union, on Wednesday, July 25. The annual showcase event will feature three days of festivities, culminating in a match between the League’s top [...]
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