innymi slowy, jade na mecz UnitedPHILADELPHIA (May 6, 2010) – The Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Union announced today that they will welcome reigning English Premier League champion Manchester United to Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010. The match in Philadelphia is the second leg of Manchester United’s 2010 North American Tour, which also includes stops in Toronto, Kansas City and Houston. Philadelphia's match at Colorado has been moved to September 29th.
“We’re very excited to be a part of such an international event at a world class facility like Lincoln Financial Field,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the world and to be able to compete against it as the home team on the heels of the World Cup is a truly special experience.”
Philadelphia Union Founding Members will receive an email detailing how they can take advantage of an exclusive pre-sale before tickets go on sale to the general public. To become a Union Founding Member and take advantage of the exclusive pre-sale, please call 877-21-UNION or CLICK HERE before the pre-sale ends this Sunday, May 9th at 5:00pm.
“This is yet another great opportunity to put Philadelphia on the world stage and tap into the success of soccer,” said Philadelphia Eagles President Joe Banner. “We are extremely pleased to once again welcome Manchester United to Philadelphia and to Lincoln Financial Field. We’ve had an overwhelming response from the region with Manchester United, with a sell out in 2003 and a near capacity sell out in 2004. We are excited about the opportunity to provide the highest quality accommodations and hospitality to soccer enthusiasts from the region and beyond. We have a great partnership with Philadelphia Union, Major League Soccer and Creative Artists Agency, and we look forward to an incredibly successful match in July.”
The tour begins on July 16th with Manchester United taking on Celtic F.C. in Toronto and includes games with the Union and the Kansas City Wizards before culminating in Houston as part of the 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 28.



