Happy Fourth Of July From The Brotherly Game

by Scott Kessler on Jul 4, 2011 3:20 PM EDT in Editorials

The Philadelphia Union didn't exactly set off fireworks with their display on Saturday night (sorry, couldn't resist using that cliche), but tonight will feature plenty.

We at the Brotherly Game wish you a happy and a healthy Fourth of July. Please be careful in whatever you choose to do, especially if it involves fireworks or other potentially harmful activities.

Personally, this fellow will be attending the Let Freedom Rock concert. For some reason ~~both Styx and~~ Yes decided to sign up to play a concert on American Independence day... despite ~~both~~ consisting completely of British nationals. Should be a fun time nonetheless (though the good time from Styx will only be four or so songs, to be honest).

Don't forget to celebrate Philadelphia's major role in the creation of our country along the way, or that the Union has many cases of symbolism throughout the team's logo and name that allude to the city's history.

Once again, a happy Fourth!

-The Brotherly Game staff

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I have an idea

I need someone with pull to get the gears in motion though. So every Thanksgiving the Dallas Cowwhores and Detroit Lions have games. It is a tradition even if both teams suck.
So why not a similiar thing every 4th of July for MLS? Who better to represent a 4th of July game then the Philadelphia Union and I guess the New England Revolution? I think this is an idea that could have some real traction.
You have an afternoon game and an evening game. You can get all the teams involved, and it is easy enough to set up scheduling. ESPN 2 would probably love to broadcast this or even put the evening game right on ABC. The games could end with a fireworks display and if they are awesome enough, people will tune in. The Union and Revolution just scream American Independence day so I think this has all the makings of a tradition waiting to happen.
Anyway, what say everybody else?

"I will never have my best season," Brian Dawkins

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by Talon Talent on Jul 4, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

It's an interesting idea, something I've pondered of recent.

I like a Revolution-Union game as it’s perfect for the occasion. The league just has to schedule it every year.

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by Scott Kessler on Jul 4, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I liked that idea too

however I felt to be more fair to other teams, maybe they should each have their own games. Maybe if the Union vs Revs as a single game drew, perhaps splitting it down the line would make sense.

"I will never have my best season," Brian Dawkins

Mike Vick is a piece of shit

by Talon Talent on Jul 4, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Great idea! The Revs areplaying tonight, so either MLS got lucky or this occurred to them too.

despite both consisting completely of British nationals
And dude, I love this blog and your choice of classic rock, but Styx is an AMERICAN band. They formed in Chicago and added Tommy Shaw later. I still have them on vinyl.

Christ, I hate being the old guy on a blog.

by scottymac on Jul 4, 2011 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

You beat me to it

Unless Styx is touring with a 100% scab line up. Which is always a possibility in this era.

by Handsome Pete on Jul 4, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Could be

Well, one of the Panozzo’s is dead and the other is dying of AIDs, and I’m not sure if DeYoung is on board too, but Shaw and James Young are in.

I hate sounding like an old fart at 42, but I remember when trucker hats weren’t ironic. :)

by scottymac on Jul 4, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, I made a mistake.

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by Scott Kessler on Jul 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Just busting your chops. Enjoy the show. Remember, a lot of people think we fought the revolution for economic freedoom from British taxation. It was actually British Prog Rock that drove us to take up muskets.

by scottymac on Jul 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, Styx was awesome, and Yes…hopefully Downes learns the music and Benoit learns to sing.

by duckyninja on Jul 4, 2011 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

Styx was eh. Didn't even play Lady or Mr. Roboto.

Can’t believe they didn’t extend the set by one or drop any of their meh songs for Lady.

Yes was disappointing. Lacked Anderson’s excellence and Rick Wakeman on the keyboards.

Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
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by Scott Kessler on Jul 5, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions