July 14, 2011
Yesterday, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team defeated France 3-1 in the Women’s World Cup semifinals, sending the American team to their first World Cup final since they won it all at the Rose Bowl in 1999. Even more exciting for Philly soccer fans, the team has strong local connections to the Philadelphia area. Nine [...]
Read more»December 1, 2010
After almost two years of preparations, the USA Bid Committee will find out on Thursday, December 2 if the 2022 FIFA World Cup will indeed be played in the United States. Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: Philadelphia leads all 18 U.S. bid cities in public voting. Philadelphia is the only city [...]
Read more»October 12, 2010
The US Men’s National Team is in town tonight to take on the Colombia National Team in a friendly match at the Philadelphia Union’s PPL Park at 8 pm along the Chester Waterfront. Last-minute tickets are still available and start at just $28. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 if you can’t make [...]
Read more»September 29, 2010
Philadelphia is now in first place in the public voting among U.S. cities for the United States’ bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups™. Philadelphia took a commanding 9,000-vote lead, knocking Houston out of the top spot. However, plenty of time remains before FIFA makes their decision about the host country on [...]
Read more»August 23, 2010
World-renowned chef and restauranteur Jose Garces is lending his support to help bring the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ to Philadelphia. Philly’s own Iron Chef has endorsed the city’s bid to bring the FIFA World Cup™ to the U.S. and Philadelphia in 2018 or 2022. “The World Cup is one of the biggest sporting [...]
Read more»June 24, 2010
The Devon Seafood Grill in Rittenhouse Square is hosting a unique event this Tuesday in honor of the World Cup. Entitled Wines of the World Cup, for $35 a person, from 6pm to 8pm, guests will learn about and taste six South African wines while nibbling on appetizers inspired by the cuisine of the region. [...]
Read more»June 16, 2010
Now through Sunday, July 11th, Fairmount’s London Grill is serving up a number of specials in honor of the World Cup. While watching the World Cup on the restaurant’s numerous HD televisions, you can enjoy $3 Carlsberg beers and $6 wines from South Africa, including Brampton Sauvignon Blanc and Indaba Merlot. For Saturday morning games, [...]
Read more»June 11, 2010
This just in, Chef Jose Garces’ Distrito is featuring an awesome 3 for $12 special this weekend for the World Cup. The menu includes nibbles like Salsa Mexicana, Chicken Alambres, and Nacho Igancio. As for drinks, you can look forward to Distrito’s Frozen Margarita, Cantina Margarita, Red & White Sangria and Tequilla-Chelada. The special is [...]
Read more»October 1, 2009
Help bring the world’s largest sporting event to the world’s greatest city! The 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup is looking for a home and Philly is among the U.S. cities vying for a bid. You’ve probably noticed, but soccer is rapidly picking up steam in the region with the success of the two-time Indoor [...]
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