It started out to be a beautiful day in the Bronx. There we were, looking high above Yankee Stadium, at a crystalline blue sky, punctuated by fluffy white clouds that looked so peaceful. Sunny and 69 degrees—perfect weather for a soccer match or anything else for that matter. Next, picture a huge colorful video board, blocking all the bulky bland buildings surrounding this sports oasis as the competition going on below seemed to be going Philadelphia Union’s way.
That is, all except for five minutes of it.
With a hearty contingent of Sons of Ben supporters, bolstered by a bus load of members of the club’s front office staff in the stands, you could easily recognize the chants and songs, so much a part of the scenery at the club’s home venue, Talen Energy Stadium.