CHESTER, Pa. (April 28, 2021) – Philadelphia Union today announced their promotional schedule and title partner nights for the 2021 season. The majority of the club’s 2021 home matches feature special activations centered around fans, inclusivity, and everyday heroes from military members to children battling pediatric cancer.
The Union kick off their promotional schedule with their first Rivalry Match vs. NYCFC on May 1 and will wrap with the Union’s annual Fan Appreciation night on October 30 to wrap up the 2021 season with a match dedicated to the fans who got them there.
Highlights of the Union’s 2021 Theme Nights include:
- Rivalry Nights (May 1 vs. NYCFC; May 15 vs. New York Red Bulls; July 17 vs. D.C. United)
- Pride Night (June 23 vs. Columbus, presented by Subaru of America) – Celebrating #SoccerForAll and inclusivity with limited edition Adidas Pride Top.
- Military Night (August 1 vs. Chicago) – A special night to honor the armed forces with pregame ceremonies featuring military personnel and special limited edition Adidas Camo Top.
- Alumni Night hosted by Philadelphia Union Foundation (August 21 vs. CF Montreal, presented by Ardent Credit Union) – Philadelphia Union alumni will be celebrated, and fans will have the chance to help support the Philadelphia Union Foundation’s Chester High school soccer program through in-game 50/50, pledge drive and silent auction.
- Hispanic Heritage/Rivalry Match (September 15 vs. New England) – The Philadelphia Union will celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with in-game activations featuring Hispanic music, food and culture.
- Kick Childhood Cancer (September 19 vs. Orlando) – The Union celebrates the brave children battling pediatric cancer by honoring them in-game with special activations. The team will also wear a limited edition KCC Top.
- Kids Day/Phang’s Birthday (September 25 vs. Atlanta, presented by BIMBO Bakeries USA) –Celebrating local youth players with special experiences as well as celebrating Phang’s Birthday.
- Fan Appreciation (October 30 vs. FC Cincinnati, presented by Captain Morgan) – The Union wrap up the regular season with their annual U Thank U. Fans will enjoy specials on concessions prices, discounts in the Union Shop and special game experiences.
Please see below for an outline of the Union’s 2021 promotional schedule and title partner nights and click here for more information.
Date |
Opponent |
Time (ET) |
Theme Night |
Title Partner |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sat., May 1 |
New York City FC |
7:30 p.m. |
Rivalry Match |
-- |
Wed., May 12 |
New England Revolution |
7:30 p.m. |
-- |
Subaru of America |
Sat., May 15 |
New York Red Bulls |
7:30 p.m. |
Rivalry Match |
-- |
Wed., June 23 |
Columbus Crew SC |
7:30 p.m. |
Pride Night |
Subaru of America |
Sat., July 17 |
D.C. United |
7:30 p.m. |
Rivalry Match |
-- |
Sun., Aug. 1 |
Chicago Fire FC |
6 p.m. |
Military Night |
-- |
Sat., Aug. 21 |
CF Montreal |
7:30 p.m. |
Alumni Night |
Ardent Credit Union |
Wed., Sept. 15 |
New England Revolution |
7:30 p.m. |
Hispanic Heritage / Rivalry Night |
-- |
Sun., Sept. 19 |
Orlando City SC |
4 p.m. |
KCC Night |
-- |
Sat., Sept. 25 |
Atlanta United |
3:30 p.m. |
Kids Day |
BIMBO Bakeries USA |
Sat., Oct. 2 |
Columbus Crew SC |
7:30 p.m. |
-- |
Thomas English Muffins |
Sat., Oct. 23 |
Nashville SC |
7:30 p.m. |
-- |
Independence Blue Cross |
Sun., Oct. 30 |
FC Cincinnati |
7:30 p.m. |
Fan Appreciation Day |
Captain Morgan |