Founding Members, or season ticket holders, of the Philadelphia Union will be able to purchase additional tickets for the two matches at Lincoln Financial Field – the April 10 home opener against DC United and the May 15 match against FC Dallas – starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23. The private sale will end Friday, February 26th at 5:00pm.

Using the presale will allow purchasers to avoid service fees. A $5 discount per ticket is available for group purchases (minimum purchase of ten tickets) in some seating areas. Pricing and stadium layout can be seen after the jump below.

The announcement was included in an email message informing season ticket holders where they would be seated at the Linc. No word yet as to when tickets will be generally available. (The Union announced on February 23 that tickets will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. on March 3. – Ed.)