Philadelphia Union Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Club to host a series of events to celebrate Hispanic culture in Philadelphia
CHESTER, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2019) – Philadelphia Union today announced a series of events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). The theme for this year’s festivities is “Vamos La U,” a phrase that Union fans coined in support of the team.
The Union kick off festivities early with an international friendly against Liga MX club Pumas UNAM on September 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Talen Energy Stadium. From there, the Union will appear at and host the following community events and games:
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Philadelphia Union International Friendly vs. Pumas
Date: Sept. 7
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Talen Energy Stadium – Chester, PA
About: Philadelphia Union will host Liga MX Club Pumas UNAM in an international friendly match. The game will feature Spanish PA announcer Ariel Palacios and will recognize Mexican diplomat María del Rocío Vázquez Álvarez as the Honorary Captain. The Union team will wear custom numbers that celebrate the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month during the game and DJ Jholi from El Zol radio will DJ in the stadium during pregame warm-ups.
Mexican Independence Day Festival
Date: Sept. 15
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
About: Join the Union at the city’s annual Mexican Independence Day Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The Union will also have board games, prizes, giveaways, and a special appearance by team mascot Phang.
Vamos La U! T-shirts at U on Tour events
Between September 15 and October 15, you can show your support for the Union by picking up a Vamos La U! T-shirt at any U on Tour event! Check out the complete list of U on Tour stops, and make sure to customize your t-shirt for only $10 when you pick it up. U on Tours bring the Union to your community, and during Hispanic Heritage Month they will also be bringing these incredible tees straight to you.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Mexican Independence Festival | Penns Landing, PA. |
| September 21 | Radnor SC | Radnor, PA. |
| September 22 | Global Energy Race presented by BIMBO | Penns Landing, PA. |
| September 28 | Rose Tree Soccer Club | 1900 No. Providence Rd., Media, PA |
| September 29 | Warminster Soccer Club | Warminster, PA |
| October 2 | Marple Newtown Soccer Association | 2201 Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA. |
| October 5 | Kennett Square Soccer Tournament | |
| October 7 | Soctoberfest | 1147 Kenas Rd., North Wales, PA |
Puerto Rican Parade
Date: Sept. 29
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Eakins Oval
About: Fans are invited to march with the Philadelphia Union in Philadelphia’s annual Puerto Rican Parade. Parade goers can keep an eye out for giveaways tossed throughout the parade route.
Unity Cup Final at Talen Energy Stadium, presented by Goya Foods
Date: Oct. 12
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Talen Energy Stadium – Chester, PA
About: For the second straight year, the Philadelphia Union will host the Philadelphia International Unity Cup. The Philadelphia International Unity Cup, presented by Goya Foods, is a World Cup-style tournament, which will culminate with the championship game on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Among teams representing Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East, in addition to include Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
Additionally, any charities or nonprofit organizations that benefit or support the Hispanic community can receive special access to tickets for the September 7 and October 6 home matches by visiting the following site.
