11 years ago today in front of thousands of passionate soccer fans, the world and Major League Soccer was introduced to Philadelphia Union and its logo and iconic colors. Below is the original announcement made by the club back on May 11, 2009.
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Philadelphia Union was officially unveiled today as the name of Major League Soccer's 16th franchise by Mayor Michael Nutter, with City Hall serving as an appropriately historic backdrop for the momentous announcement. The region's newest professional sports team simultaneously revealed its logo and colors as the countdown to First Kick continues.