MLS And Philadelphia Union Joint Announcement At City Hall Tuesday: Expect 2012 All Star Game News
by Scott Kessler on Jan 23, 2012 11:00 AM EST
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As the Brotherly Game reported on Twitter Saturday night, it appears that Philadelphia will be the host of the 2012 MLS All Star Game.
Philadelphia Union executive Rick Jacobs told a crowd of fans at the Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger event that there would be an announcement at 11 am at City Hall with MLS there as well. While Jacobs wouldn't reveal the intent of the announcement, the Brotherly Game speculated that it would be the long rumored hosting of the 2012 MLS All Star Game.
This morning, Brian Straus of the Sporting News, took to speculation as well, noting that it appeared that Philadelphia had secured the All Star Game due to MLS commissioner Don Garber, Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter, Chester mayor John Linder and Union CEO, President and Managing Partner Nick Sakiewicz all being a part of the announcement tomorrow.
A league source informed the Brotherly Game that Sporting Kansas City representatives appeared to be "pissed off" last week at news sent to them by MLS. Kansas City was the other finalist for this year's All Star Game, according to the same source.
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Expect 2012 All Star Game News
I’m guessing PPL Park as opposed to the Lync?
by Maurice Hebert on Jan 23, 2012 11:10 AM EST reply actions
Garber has stated he wants SSSs over bigger stadiums.
Shows off investments, atmosphere and soccer.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jan 23, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I understand being disappointed...
… but unless MLS broke some sort of prior promise or understanding (certainly possible), not sure how SKC can justifiably be “pissed off.” Livestrong Park may be awesome but that doesn’t automatically make them entitled to anything. There are other nice new SSSs too.
SKC should be next in line
2013. Am I right? Then Houston in ’14?
by Maurice Hebert on Jan 23, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Forgetting about Portland.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jan 23, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
Anybody going to the presser?
I work down there. Is it public? Good excuse to gear up.
Public meeting.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jan 23, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
Well done
by all accounts you guys have a very nice park and clearly the passionate fans to support it. Now its a matter of who will be playing :)
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