MLS Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union Announce 2013 Promotional Schedule

Published on February 13, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


Chester, Pa. (Feb. 13, 2013) -Philadelphia Union today announced the promotional schedule for the 2013 season. The club will host several theme nights, promotional giveaways and campaigns during home games at PPL Park throughout the season.

In March, the Union will host promotional matches in their first two home games of the year. To kick off the season, the first 5,000 fans to arrive at PPL Park on March 2 - the season-opening match against Sporting KC - will receive a magnet of the Union's 2013 schedule. For the March 16 contest against New England Revolution, the Union will host Irish Night and feature entertainment special food, drinks and games honoring Irish heritage.

The complete 2013 promotional schedule is listed below:

March 2 (4 p.m. vs. Sporting KC) - Season Opener - Schedule Magnet to first 5k fans

March 16 (5 p.m. vs. New England Revolution) - Irish Night - Entertainment, special food and drinks and contests

April 13 (4 p.m. vs. Toronto FC) - Autism Awareness - Giveaway (TBD) courtesy of Farmers Insurance

May 4 (4 p.m. vs. Seattle Sounders) - Derby Day - Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the Union game

May 15 (7:30 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Galaxy) - Giveaway courtesy of Independence Blue Cross; Mother's Day celebration

May 18 (7:30 p.m. vs. Chicago Fire) - Giveaway courtesy of PPL Energy Plus

June 5 (7:30 p.m. vs. Columbus Crew) - Giveaway courtesy of Chick-fil-A; "˜80s Theme Night

June 23 (5 p.m. vs. New York Red Bulls) - Father's Day Celebration

July 20 (7:30 p.m. vs. Portland Timbers) - Celebrate America with Tickets for Troops

August 3 (7:30 vs. Chicago Fire) - Hispanic Heritage Night

August 10 (8 p.m. vs. D.C. United) - Lottery coupons courtesy of PA Lottery; Ovarian Cancer Awareness

August 31 (7:30 p.m. vs. Montreal Impact) - Giveaway courtesy of Turkey Hill; "˜90s Theme Night

September 14 (7:30 p.m. vs. Houston Dynamo) - Giveaway for first 5k children 14 and under, courtesy of Crozer Keystone and Premier Orthopedics; Pediatric Cancer Awareness

October 5 (7:30 p.m. vs. Toronto FC) -Breast Cancer Awareness; The U Thank U Month

October 26 (3 p.m. vs. Sporting KC) - Team print for first 5k fans, courtesy of Bimbo Bakeries, USA; The U Thank U Month

The Union kick off the 2013 season at PPL Park on Saturday, March 2 against Sporting Kansas City at 4:00 p.m. ET on 6abc.

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