Union to host English Premier League club

Daily News Staff Report
Posted: April 27, 2011

The Union will host English Premier League club Everton on July 20 at PPL Park. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Everton features U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard and Australian international Tim Cahill. Five-time FA Cup champions and winners of nine top flight league titles in England, the Blues are currently in seventh place in the Premier League, just five points behind Liverpool F.C.

PPL Park is the Toffees' first stop on their United States tour. The team also visit D.C. United on July 23 at RFK Stadium.

Tickets are included in the Union full-season ticket package at no additional cost, and full season ticketholders will be invited to attend Everton's practice session at PPL Park on July 19. Individual tickets ranging in price from $25 to $50 will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9.

"It's our ongoing commitment to bring world-class international competition to Philadelphia," said Philadelphia Union CEO and operating partner Nick Sakiewicz. "We are very proud to host Everton in what will be a challenge for our club and a treat for our fans. We're also thrilled to be able to include this match in our season ticket package to reward those who support the club week-in and week-out at PPL Park."

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