Monthly Archives: May 2012

Philadelphia Union v. Rochester Rhinos (US Open Cup)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Section133

CHESTER, PA – The Philadelphia Union beat a tough road worn Rochester Rhinos team 3-0 at PPL Park. It was the first ever US Open Cup win for the Union and on the same token it’s the first time the … Continue reading →

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USA WNT v. China

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Section133

CHESTER, PA –The U.S. Women’s National Team beat China 4-1 on Sunday night in its second-to-last home exhibition game before leaving for the London Olympics. The team was treated to sell out crowd of 18,573 screaming fans at PPL Park. … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Union v. Toronto FC

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Section133

Toronto, ON – Toronto FC fresh off their 4th consecutive Canadian Championship looked to get its first points in MLS play against the visiting the Philadelphia Union. Goals this season have be difficult for winless Toronto FC and at times … Continue reading →

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Matt Reppert: Teetering On The Drop-Off

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Section133

After last week’s match against the New York Red Bulls, I came out with an article that tried to stay, for the most part, positive despite a heart breaking loss to our main rivals.  One or two people asked me, … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Union v. FC Dallas

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Section133

Dallas, TX – The Philadelphia Union picked up a must needed point with a 1 – 1 draw in Dallas. FC Dallas controlled most of the match until the Union tied the game at one all. The goal came from … Continue reading →

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O Captain! My Captain!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Section133

  O Captain! My Captain! Your stay at here at PPL looks done. The team has weathered every rumor, the prize we sought still not won. Midseason is near, the fans I hear, the Sons of Ben not exulting, While … Continue reading →

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Same Old Song And Chant(s)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Section133

This past weekend at PPL Park helped drive home a painfully obvious point.  Every Supporters Group in the MLS is singing the same exact songs & chants. We in Section 133 are in a very unique position in PPL Park.  … Continue reading →

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Matt Reppert: Think Positive

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Section133

I had planned to do an article after the Schalke match on Wednesday evening; I actually was able to attend that match and was impressed by what I saw from the team.  I had started to write an article but … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Union v. NY RedBulls

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Section133

Chester, PA – The New York Red Bulls walked out of PPL Park with a 3 – 2 win in a game where a 10-man Philadelphia Union team controlled most of the play. The game winner came from a chip … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Union v. FC Schalke 04

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Section133

Chester, PA – The Philadelphia Union beat another European club in a friendly that didn’t count in the standings but brought joy to the locker room. The Philadelphia Union behind a squad of young guns defeated a strong Schalke 04 … Continue reading →

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