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Philadelphia Union Announce Scheduling Changes for 2011 Season

February 18, 2011 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


Chester, Pa. (Friday, February 18, 2011) ‚¬" Seven changes have been made to Philadelphia Union's 2011 regular season schedule, the club announced today. The adjustments have been made to accommodate Major League Soccer's broadcast rights agreements with FOX Soccer and TSN. Only two home matches are affected by the changes, July 29 vs. Colorado and October 15 vs. Toronto FC.

All Union matches broadcast by FOX Soccer Channel will air exclusively on the network, while matches airing on TSN will also be broadcast locally in the Philadelphia region. In total for the 2011 season, the Union will now be featured on national television in the United States seven times, four on Fox Soccer Channel and three on ESPN2.

Schedule changes (new times and dates listed):

Friday, May 6 Philadelphia Union at Portland Timbers (FSC) 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 28 Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC (TSN) 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 Philadelphia Union at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (TSN) 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 2 Philadelphia Union at D.C. United (FSC) 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 29 Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids (FSC) 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23 Philadelphia Union at Sporting Kansas City (FSC) 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15 Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC (TSN) 4:00 p.m.

Philadelphia will open their second season in MLS on the road against the Houston Dynamo on March 19. On March 26, the club will face Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the first-ever Home Opener at PPL Park.

Individual and group tickets to all home matches other than the sold out opener are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.philadelphiaunion.com or calling ComcastTix at 1-800-298-4200. A limited number of full and partial season tickets plans are also available by visiting www.philadelphiaunion.com or calling 877-21-UNION (877-218-6466).

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