Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
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Absent three players who were with the US team, the Independence lost 2-0 on Saturday to FC Gold Pride, who were missing four players to the US team. On Saturday the US team beat Sweden 3-0 in a warm-up match ahead of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 World Cup.
It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.
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PSP’s Daniel Gajdamowicz shot photos from the field in the Union-Toronto match. Here’s a photo essay with some of the best.
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