cheers for the union

The Philadelphia Union, an MLS expansion team, yesterday opened its sparkling new park, located at the foot of the Commodore Perry Bridge in Camden, New Jersey. The Union treated the sell-out crowd to a 3-1 win. Not even the World Cup can turn me into an avid soccer fan, but I did look for the game on TV after the Phillies had finished up theirs. When I didn't find it on any of the Philadelphia channels, I turned the TV off. Who knew it would be on ESPN? Hours later, I happened on the final six minutes of the match. It was a good showing all round, by the team and by its Sons of Ben fans.