Addressing the issue of stadium-related development directly, MLS’s Philadelphia Union unveiled plans for WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a 32-acre, $55-million sports and recreation complex designed to spur economic activity along the Chester Waterfront. (more…)
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Durant buys into Philadelphia Union ownership
NBA star Kevin Durant is now part of the Philadelphia Union ownership group as an investor and community partner after buying a 5 percent ownership stake in the club, with the option to purchase an additional 5 percent in the near future. (more…)
New for 2020: Subaru Park
The home of Philadelphia Union is now known as Subaru Park, the result of a new multiyear naming rights agreement between the club and Subaru of America, Inc. (more…)
New for 2020: Philadelphia Union II
The Bethlehem Steel FC brand has been retired, as the USL Championship club becomes Philadelphia Union II ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Philadelphia Union, RTS Form Talen Energy Stadium Partnership
Philadelphia Union and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTC) have formed a multi-year partnership to manage waste services for the Union’s Talen Energy Stadium. (more…)
Report: Union Expected to Keep Bethlehem Steel for 2018
Though a report indicated that it could shutter the club’s operations, Philadelphia Union is expected to keep Bethlehem Steel FC for 2018, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. (more…)
Talen Energy Stadium to Feature “Food Truck” Concessions
There will be some unique fare at Philadelphia Union games this season, as food truck-inspired concessions have been added to Talen Energy Stadium. (more…)
New for 2016: Bethlehem Steel FC, Swope Park Rangers KC
We have two new United Soccer League teams to announce, both with MLS ties: Bethlehem Steel FC will be owned and operated by Philadelphia Union, while Sporting KC will own and operate Swope Park Rangers FC. That Philadelphia Union would be owning a new USL team in the Lehigh Valley isn’t news; the name is. […]
New for USL 2016: FC Cincinnati, Lehigh Valley
We have two new teams set for USL 2016 play, as FC Cincinnati will join the league and play out of the University of Cincinnati‘s renovated Nippert Stadium, while MLS’s Philadelphia Union will add a team in Lehigh Valley. (more…)
Chester mayor: We’re not seeing good return on PPL Park
After five years, it’s clear that PPL Park, home of MLS’s Philadelphia Union, is a draw on the business front — but local leaders want to see more economic commitment from the team’s owners. (more…)