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Photo By Earl Gardner
Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In pictures: A day in the River End

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.

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?

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.

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Planning for 2014: A talk with SoB president Kenny Hanson

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.

Breaking News / Fan Culture

Is this the Union’s new home jersey?

The Union are due for new home jerseys. Is this it?

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Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger event caps SuperDraft Weekend

Another successful Help Kick Hunger charity event caps SuperDraft Weekend that also included a sneak preview of the Sons of Ben movie.

Fan Culture

Rise above: Let’s blow minds

Coming amid well founded frustration with the league’s murky player acquisition policies, Thursday’s SuperDraft in Philadelphia puts the spotlight on Union fans. Let’s rise above.

Sons of Ben

SoBs Help Kick Hunger charity event to cap SuperDraft Weekend

The Sons of Ben are pulling out all of the stops for January’s SuperDraft in Philly and will cap the festivities with the annual Help Kick Hunger charity event.

Fan Culture

Let’s go shopping!

It’s that time of the year again. Here’s PSP’s guide to shopping for that special Union fan during the holiday season.

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Sons of Ben to host supporters summit during 2014 NSCAA convention in Philadelphia

The Sons of Ben will be hosting a supporters summit with representatives of supporters groups from around the country during the NSCAA convention in January that also includes the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.