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Bark Tees

Bark Tees is a local company that specializes in unofficial Philly sports team t-shirts. Founder Ben Lee talks to the PSP about his love of Philly sports, how Bark Tees got started, the help the Sons of Ben have given the company, and more.

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Becoming official

Mike Quarino, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Fan Relations for the Union, talks about what it takes to become an officially recognized supporters group; namely, all of the hard work and less glamorous things that the Sons of Ben do so well like being truly organized. He also says the club is “all for re-classing more sections into a ‘standing section'” if the demand is there.

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The other supporters group: The Bridge Crew

On the other side of PPL Park from the River End is the Bridge Crew, located in an area filled with families and youth soccer clubs. This means different standards of conduct prevail than you might find in more boisterous areas of the park and informs a mission statement that emphasizes positive, sportsman-like behavior. But that doesn’t mean they love the Union any less.

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The other supporters group: The Corner Creeps

Our Series on the other supporters groups continues with the Corner Creeps, who are located in section 134 in the River End.

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The other supporters groups: The IllegitimateS

Our series on the other supporters groups continues with an interview with Jeffrey Mitchell and Kenny Hanson of the IllegitimateS.

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The other supporters groups: The Tammany Saints

Our series of interviews with “the other Union supporters groups” begins with Armando Rios of the Tammany Saints

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The other supporters groups

Following in the footsteps of the Sons of Ben, there are a growing number of Union supporters groups. Beginning on Tuesday, the PSP will run a series of interviews with four of them. Here’s some background and a preview of what to expect.

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Union third jersey design leaked?

An image of the Union’s third kit design showed up in the MLS store before being removed on Tuesday morning.

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2010: a year of Philly soccer for the ages

2010 was one for the ages when it comes to soccer in the Philadelphia area. We take a look back at what made 2010 such a special year.

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Holiday gift ideas for Philly soccer fans

The holiday gift buying clock for that special Philly soccer fan is going tick tock and you’re fresh out of ideas? No worries! Have we got some Philly soccer-themed holiday gift ideas for you!