Culture

Sons of Ben hold “Pints fur Pets” to aid our animal friends

by John Whitesall × on August 5, 2014 at 11:09 am × 4 comments

The Sons of Ben held their first “Pints fur Pets” charity event at two locations on Sunday. John Whitesall has a report that includes photos from Earl Gardner.

Fan Culture

Going to Brazil: Starfinder Foundation representing the USA at the World Cup

by Kevin Kinkead × on July 2, 2014 at 12:00 pm × 3 comments

Six local teenagers traveled to Brazil this week with Philadelphia’s Starfinder Foundation as part of FIFA’s “Football for Hope” festival. Starfinder was the only program chosen by FIFA to represent the US.

Culture

Man in the arena: Soccer analysis in America

by Dan Walsh × on May 6, 2014 at 11:00 am × 31 comments

Critical analysis of American soccer exists in a netherworld of sorts. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores why it’s different from anything else major professional sports. Teddy Roosevelt would have understood.

Fan Culture

8-year-old Jack Brown starts juggle journal to support Charity Ball

by Casey Pladus × on May 5, 2014 at 10:38 am × 3 comments

8-year-old Jack Brown from Gettysburg has started a juggle journal to raise money for Charity Ball. He’s already up to 1,350 juggles in a row.

Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In pictures: A day in the River End

by Earl Gardner × on March 17, 2014 at 10:20 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner spent opening day with the Sons of Ben as they prepared for Saturday’s game, presented another successful Stache Bash, marched into PPL Park, and cheered the Union on to their first win of the season. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Fan Culture

Need help getting pumped for Saturday’s home opener? Watch this.

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 10, 2014 at 10:55 am × 11 comments

Local band 56MEN have released a music video that’s all about going to see the Union at PPL Park. We think you’ll like it.

Culture

What’s a skateshop doing tweeting pictures of the new US World Cup jersey?

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 27, 2014 at 10:51 am × 10 comments

What’s with Philly’s Exit Skateshop tweeting photos of a new US Soccer jersey? Turns out the soccer-skateboarding connection is deeper than one might think.

Sons of Ben

Planning for 2014: A talk with SoB president Kenny Hanson

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 17, 2014 at 10:45 am × 19 comments

PSP talks to Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson about the supporters groups 2014 plans, including bigger and better tifo, a warehouse space, and its first elections.