The long struggle that began in 2007 is almost complete. We've got the team, we've got the
stadium, we've got the Bimbo. We've got the kits, the scarves, the key chains. So what's
missing? The beer, that's what. Not that there's any dearth of that sweet nectar in and around
PPL Park. Of a given game day, you'll see everything from high-quality local brews like Yard's
and Dogfish Head to the ubiquitous old standbys.
Soccer By Ives is reporting that the Philadelphia Union are "preparing" to sell Sebastien Le
Toux to a European club. The American soccer news site indicated that a full story will be released
soon on Fox's soccer site.
Le Toux has been the star of the Union since debuting with the then brand new franchise during
the the 2010 MLS season, accumulating 25 goals and 20 assists (70 points) over two seasons with the
Union.
Philadelphia Union unveiled their new jerseys for 2012 today.
The two new jerseys, designated as primary and secondary, incorporate the logo of jersey sponsor
Bimbo, which signed a deal with the Union last year, albeit too late for brand new jerseys to be
designed.
Both jerseys are blue and gold, with blue as the primary color, though in different shades.
El día de ayer tuve la oportunidad de ir a la presentación de la nueva campaña del Club
América misma que fue realizada por Alazraki Publicidad que dirige el conocido publicista Carlos
Alazraki.
La campaña apela a la grandeza del club azulcrema, pero lo interesante es que todas las
acciones de comunicación y marketing van alineadas a este concepto que yo le llamo "paraguas" y
que cubre a todo lo que ocurre en cuanto a imagen y acciones se refiere.
[Editor's Note: Another fine fanpost, read up
folks]
"Does the Chooch that plays for the Unions really wear number 51
too?"
- 63 year old coworker (4/16/11)
In just two years, people who honestly had no idea there was a professional soccer league in the
United States have started asking questions about the Philadelphia Union (like the one above).
The Philly Soccer Page " Union to host Everton July 20
The Union announced on Wednesday the the club will host Everton at PPL Park in a friendly on
Wednesday, July 20 at PPL Park.
Friendly: Union vs. Everton FC
One of the summer's big friendlies has been announced, and it looks to be a good one.
(h/t @VDub2174)
The BIMBO Bear is tired of people not pronouncing his company's name correctly, shown here in a
doctored photo of one of the BIMBO billboards on I-95 and various locations in Philadelphia
While the Union have gained enough internet media popularity to have spawned two fake Twitter
accounts, the team has yet to find itself with anyone who covers the team quite like The Fightins
or I Want To Go To The Zoo With Roy do with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Jonathan Tannenwald reports the Carlos Ruiz deal is complete and that a signing announcement
should be expected today or Tuesday. He reports the "source with direct knowledge of the deal" also
says Ruiz has been training with the Union. No further details are presently known.
From the Union website, one of the major benefits from the upcoming trip to Greece will be
bonding within the team.
Semana de clásico, semana llena de discusiones y dilemas contra el rival odiado, mucha gente
generalmente deja la amistad a un lado en esta jornada para ejercer una batalla del lado de su
bando preferido.
Este post no lo hago para dedicarlo a nuestros compañeros de ZonaRayada y mucho menos a su
afición (aunque tengan por seguro que lo leerán) el fin de este post es hacer ver la realidad de
su "grandeza" y contestar a sus tan torpes pero seguras burlas.
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Individual and group tickets went on sale yesterday. Buy! Buy! Buy!
On Wednesday we posted an update that linked to a Twitter message from former Trinidad & Tobago
goalkeeper Shaka Hilsop that said Thorne Holder had signed with the Union. Big Apple Soccer.com
posted a story saying that Holder's former college, Aldelphi University, had announced the signing
with a quote from coach Carlo Acquista congratulating Holder.
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According to the Geman newspaper Nürnberg Zeitung, Toronto FC are also interested in Marek
Mintal. In the report, FC Nürnberg Sports Director Martin Bader confirms the interest in Mintal
from the Union: "There is a free request." The report goes on to say that "Mintal himself was
tight-lipped yesterday and would not comment on the speculation surrounding his future.
PSP is traveling to the SuperDraft on the Union Founding Members bus and will be posting
updates from the draft throughout the day. Be sure to hit your refresh button!
8:55am: Hello there everyone! I'm on the Founding Members bus with PSP
photgrapher Nicolae Stoian and about forty other Union supporters.
Carlos Valdes
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The Union has a couple of posts on their website about the Bimbo shirt sponsorship deal. Of
particular interest is this quote from Nick Sakiewicz. "In about a week, fans will begin to see the
impact of this partnership because we're going to be announcing some significant player
signings.
By Geoff Reid
First of all, apologies for being away a while. Busy time of year for all of us the last few
weeks and life gets in the way. This time of year the game domestically really starts to get
exciting with the MLS Combine, followed by the Superdraft and NSCAA Convention before clubs head
into their respective pre-seasons.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Union have a shirt sponsor, Bimbo Bakeries.
An official announcement from the club is scheduled for later today.
The four year deal is worth approximately $12 million.
Bimbo Bakeries USA has its headquarters in Horsham, PA. The iconic Mexican brand operates 34
bakeries in the US and owns popular brands such as Entenmann's pastries, Stroehmann bread, Old
Country bread, Boboli pizza crust, and Thomas' English muffins.
Former Virginia Tech assistant Matt Gwilliam has been named the new head coach for Temple's
women's soccer program. Good luck, sir!
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Union have signed Bimbo Bakeries as a shirt sponsor.
The deal is worth $12 million over 4 years, and also makes Bimbo a league sponsor, which opens up
other advertising opportunities for the company, including stadium ads.
Philadelphia Union is poised to announce a major sponsorship deal that will stamp the routinely
mispronounced name of the giant Mexico-based baker onto the front of the team jersey.
