PHILLY'S NEWEST PRO TEAM KICKS OFF WITH CITY HALL
DEBUT;
adidas PARTNERS ON OFFICIAL GEAR
Philadelphia soccer franchise
unveils name, logo, colors and team merchandise
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 11, 2009)— Today Philadelphia's newest professional
sports team, the MLS' Philadelphia Union, is learning first hand what Brotherly Love is all
about.
The Philadelphia Major League Soccer expansion team is now officially called "Union." "This is a
special day for our devoted fan base and the people of the Greater Philadelphia Region,"
Philadelphia Union principal owner Jay Sugarman said. "We‟re incredibly fortunate to have fans
who understand the power of loyalty and unity, and our team identity draws its inspiration from
them and from the importance these qualities have played in the history of Philadelphia.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carl Cherkin
VP of Communications
Philadelphia Union
Office: (610) 497-1657 x 2913
Cell: (215) 300-3316
ccherkin@philadelphiaunion.com
PHILADELPHIA UNION ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER TEAM MANAGER
CHESTER, PA (May 28, 2009) – With less than 10 months before First Kick, Philadelphia Union has
tabbed
Peter Nowak as its first ever Team Manager.
Philadelphia release new emblem and official name. Philadelphia Union was officially unveiled
today as the name of Major League Soccer 16th franchise by Mayor Michael Nutter, with City Hall
serving as an appropriately historic backdrop for the momentous announcement. The region's newest
professional sports team simultaneously revealed its logo and colours as the countdown to First
Kick continues.
