Union Return to Pennsylvania Ahead of Opening Match

Published on February 24, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release

Chester, Pa. (February 24, 2013)- Philadelphia Union returned to Pennsylvania today as the team enters the final week of the preseason ahead of the 2013 season-opening matchup on March 2, a 4 p.m. contest against Sporting KC at PPL Park on 6abc.

In addition to training during the final week of preseason, the entire Philadelphia Union roster and technical staff will appear at Xfinity Live! on Tuesday evening to interact with fans. The club will also reveal the Union's 2013 third kit at the event.

Additionally, Union players will interact with patients at the Delaware County Memorial Hospital during a visit on Thursday.

The Union had been training in Deltona, Fla. while participating in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic for the past three weeks, wrapping up the tournament on Saturday in a 2-0 loss to D.C. United.

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