Better Fans: The Sons of Ben vs. the Empire Supporters Club
By Tom Fink
Sponsored by MLS
Here is a Preview of the Matchup between the Fans:
The Sons of Ben –
MLS Team: Philadelphia Union
Founded: 2007
The Sons of Ben are credited with bringing MLS to Philadelphia, having formed prior to their team’s existence in order to persuade the local government to bring a team to their city. They have a reserved section and a separate entrance at PPL Park, an excellent touch by the organization to show how important their diehard fans are to them. The SOB’s are known for their loud and creative cheers, as well as their philanthropic influence in the surrounding area of Chester, PA. Not only do the Sons of Ben live and breathe Union soccer, they live and breathe Philadelphia. If Jack McInerney (MLS’s Leading Scorer) finds the back of the net on Sunday, expect to hear the Sons of Ben going “mental” as they’re known to do.
Empire Supporters Club –
MLS Team: New York Red Bulls
Founded: 1995
Be sure to tune in on Sunday June 23rd at 5:00PM ET on ESPN to see the New York Red Bulls take on the Philadelphia Union.