Archive for the ‘Fan Culture’ Category

The treble: Bayern, Bundesliga & Brauhaus Schmitz

PSP visits Philly’s best German soccer pub, where the world’s most underrated league is featured and the food and beer are top class. Here’s what was on the plate, in the glass and on the pitch.

August 31, 2010 Fan Culture, Local 2 Comments

Seeing red over not seeing yellow and green

Brion Shreffler examines the issue of dubious censorship undertaken by staff members at The Linc for last Wednesday’s Union v Man United match. At issue is the refusal to admit anyone displaying signs of protest against United’s current ownership.

July 26, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured 11 Comments

The devil and the Union-Man U divide

Brion sounds off on the devil, the Union, Manchester United, and the difference between them and their young stars, with a good dose of beer thrown in.

July 23, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Union 8 Comments

When tempers flare at PPL Park

It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.

July 19, 2010 Fan Culture, Featured, Union 16 Comments

Celtic meet and greet Tuesday at Fado

Friends (l-r) Stanislaw Guzikowski, Gary "Swing" McDonald, Joe Falloon, and John MaCrae pose with an unamed Celtic fan who disappeared into the lost canyons of the night.

Celtic fans turned out at Fado on Tuesday night to greet players and coaches from the famed Scottish team, which is in town to face Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.

July 14, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured 1 Comment

My South Africa story

PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.

July 9, 2010 Africa, Culture, FIFA, Fan Culture, Featured, International, U.S. National Teams, USWNT, World Cup - International, World Cup -- U.S. 0 Comments

Who are ya?

Who are ya?

A sellout crowd at PPL Park, and PSP talks to fans at the stadium.

June 29, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured, Union 1 Comment

The ultimate guide to Philly soccer pubs

Our list is chock full of places to cheer on Les Bleus.

Not sure where to watch the World Cup in Philadelphia? We run down the best soccer pubs around the area, from Fado and Tir Na Nog to the 700 and Dark Horse. This isn’t just a list either. We review each one and, most importantly, let you know the drink specials!

June 12, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured, Local, Soccer on TV 3 Comments

Who Are Ya? (World Cup Sendoff Edition)

Who Are Ya talks to USA fans after the US defeat of Turkey on Saturday

June 3, 2010 Fan Culture, Local, World Cup - International, World Cup -- U.S. 0 Comments

Union music video shoot — want in?

So y’all know about Jay D Clark and his song about Philadelphia Union, “Join or Die”. Now the much-awaited, much-delayed, finally-happening-for-real-this-time-we-swear live video shoot and performance of the song will happen Wednesday night, and they’re looking for Union fans to be part of the video.

May 25, 2010 Fan Culture, Union 1 Comment

What are you gonna watch?

This Saturday afternoon the Champions League final starts at 2:45pm. The fourth game of the Stanley Cup playoffs starts at 3pm. What are you gonna do?

May 20, 2010 Fan Culture, Featured 2 Comments

Who Are Ya?

Getting to know Union fans at the FC Dallas game

May 18, 2010 Fan Culture, Union 4 Comments
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