CHESTER, Pa. (March 2, 2020) – Philadelphia Union, in partnership with Battleship New Jersey, today announced Battle of the Branches, a 5v5 mini-soccer tournament on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey. In addition to the tournament, the event will conclude with an official watch party as the Union faces off against Nashville SC on Wednesday, May 13.
The Union invite all active duty military, as well as retired, reserve, DOD civilians, and friends and family playing in honor or memory of military members, in the Philadelphia-area to assemble teams and compete in the tournament. There is no cost to register and for each team that participates.