PSP photographer Earl Gardner was with the Sons of Ben as they traveled to show their support of the Philadelphia Union as they took on New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Here’s a look at what Earl saw during the course of the day as the Sons of Ben and other Union supporters did their team loud and proud.
Pre-bus ride tailgating at PPL Park. 
DJ Travis “It’s not a skirt, it’s a kilt” Rego prepares to head up the Ginger Bus.
Volunteers work on getting everyone signed in.
The SoB’s feast on a delicious variety of food.
Volunteers help to get everyone fed.
Sons of Ben VP Corey Furlan gets interviewed by CSN.
Some SoB’s mugging for the camera.
Baron VonBearfight prepares to judge the battle.
The Bearfight Brigade prepares for the under card battle of the day.
Bearfighters do their best to try and gain a title shot at the Champion.
16 Years… No Cups… 16 Years… No Cups… 16 Years… No Cups…
The march in to #OccupyRBA begins.
The Sons of Ben make their presence known inside of Red Bull Arena.
The marching continues up to the second level of Red Bull Arena.
CSN, “Why does Red Bull Come in Cans?”
SoB, “Because they have no cups!”
The Sons of Ben turn their backs on the Pink Cow introductions.
Some Galatasaray fans came out to support Faryd Mondragon.
They’re here, they’re there, they’re every f*&king-where, empty seats… empty seats…
The 1200 Sons of Ben and Union supporters showed RBA what away support is all about.
Way to end the pictures right before warm-ups ended.
Oh yeah, you lost.
Was that last photo just as the RBs scored?
The stench of north jersey infected my camera causing it to take a shit 15 minutes into the match.
Funny on how that last pic was taken @ 7 the game started at 8 filthadelphia sucks!!!!
>make fun of North Jersey stench
>from Philadelphia
Makes sense.
Again, stop taking photos an hour before the match starts and try to play it off like empty seats. Typical Philly.
Scott, may I direct your attention to our photo essay of the game that features photos from our match photographer taken from the sidelines. This photo linked to below, taken in the second half, illustrates the “sell out” crowd very well.
https://phillysoccerpage.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/6267043012_6c77b6c6b4_z.jpg
Ed – didn’t you hear that it was Fancy Dress day, and all the RB fans were dressed as empty seats? There is also a weird phenomenon in that Match day at RB Arena is also groundhog day.
2011 MLS Attendance Averages
RBNY – 19691
Philly – 18259
Keep chasing that rainbow Union fans.
Hi Patrik,
Official capacity of RBA: 25,000
Official capacity of PPL: 18,500
Who’s doing a better job filling their stadium?
if that match is any indicator nj’s average numbers are quite inflated.
not to mention that over a thousand of those actually attending were our fans.
That argument works if your average attendance is at your capacity.
Which it is not.
I suggest occupying your own home stadium to raise that.
Woah PSP invaded!!! Eff these Cow fans!
I bet the ride home was quiet.