The city of Philadelephia takes its sports seriously. Regardless of the sports you follow,it's pretty much guaranteed that Philly will have some teams for you. Being a hardcore sports town, Philadelphia is always there for their teams, win or lose. Major League sports in Philadelphia are sure to have something for every sports fan.
Post up at any bar on a Sunday in Philadelphia and you'll see the slogan "Philly Bleeds Green", and it does because the city loves the Philadelphia Eagles. The black and green takes the gridiron and you can bet the fans will be there for their team, win or lose. Even though the team hasn't had a victory at the Super Bowl yet, the Eagles are good contenders, making it to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Eagles will continue to make great contributions to major league sports in Philadelphia
Baseball, Anyone?
Baseball is America's past time and one of the oldest teams ever in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies, play their home games at the Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have been contenders ever since they won the World Series in 2008. Baseball in Philadelphia is serious business for both fans and the city, even more so than many other teams across the country Players like Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard and Michael Martinez are guaranteed to give fans nine innings of excitement when they play.
Hitting the Ice with the Flyers
The Philly Flyers bring fast paced action on the ice. The Flyers are the third most popular team in the city of brotherly love and for good reason. Aggressive assertive shooting, checking, lightning fast skating, an unwillingness to back down with a history that dates back to the "Broad Street Bullies" of the '70s, give the Flyers one heck of a rep. The Flyers orange and black colors are as much a staple of the city as the cheesesteaks are. The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Flyers, is the 4th largest hockey stadium in the NHL with an almost 20,000 seat capacityy. They often sell out to such an extent that they end up using Standing Room Only. Indeed, Flyers fans enjoy the game more than just about any other NHL franchise. The Flyers made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010, and they're looking to do it over and over.
Making History with the 76ers
The 76ers share a stadium with the Flyers and bring furious basketball action to the big city. Blocking, dribbling, passing, shooting and scoring are a must as the 76ers are looking to get back in the NBA finals and get their first title since 1983. With famous names in history like Allen Iverson and the great Dr. J, the 76ers are a team with a rich history. Watching a game against rivals like the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics, they'll give it everything they've got.
A "Union" in Philly
Most people don't know that Philadelphia also has a wonderful soccer team, and is a widely accepted fifth sport. The Philadelphia Union plays for the burgeoning MLS and anyone who enjoys the game of "football" will enjoy watching the Union as they run up and down the pitch and kick, pass and run their way to victory. Few sports have the following all over the world as soccer, so why shouldn't soccer in Philadelphia be a part of the game?
Post up at any bar on a Sunday in Philadelphia and you'll see the slogan "Philly Bleeds Green", and it does because the city loves the Philadelphia Eagles. The black and green takes the gridiron and you can bet the fans will be there for their team, win or lose. Even though the team hasn't had a victory at the Super Bowl yet, the Eagles are good contenders, making it to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Eagles will continue to make great contributions to major league sports in Philadelphia
Baseball, Anyone?
Baseball is America's past time and one of the oldest teams ever in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies, play their home games at the Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have been contenders ever since they won the World Series in 2008. Baseball in Philadelphia is serious business for both fans and the city, even more so than many other teams across the country Players like Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard and Michael Martinez are guaranteed to give fans nine innings of excitement when they play.
Hitting the Ice with the Flyers
The Philly Flyers bring fast paced action on the ice. The Flyers are the third most popular team in the city of brotherly love and for good reason. Aggressive assertive shooting, checking, lightning fast skating, an unwillingness to back down with a history that dates back to the "Broad Street Bullies" of the '70s, give the Flyers one heck of a rep. The Flyers orange and black colors are as much a staple of the city as the cheesesteaks are. The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Flyers, is the 4th largest hockey stadium in the NHL with an almost 20,000 seat capacityy. They often sell out to such an extent that they end up using Standing Room Only. Indeed, Flyers fans enjoy the game more than just about any other NHL franchise. The Flyers made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010, and they're looking to do it over and over.
Making History with the 76ers
The 76ers share a stadium with the Flyers and bring furious basketball action to the big city. Blocking, dribbling, passing, shooting and scoring are a must as the 76ers are looking to get back in the NBA finals and get their first title since 1983. With famous names in history like Allen Iverson and the great Dr. J, the 76ers are a team with a rich history. Watching a game against rivals like the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics, they'll give it everything they've got.
A "Union" in Philly
Most people don't know that Philadelphia also has a wonderful soccer team, and is a widely accepted fifth sport. The Philadelphia Union plays for the burgeoning MLS and anyone who enjoys the game of "football" will enjoy watching the Union as they run up and down the pitch and kick, pass and run their way to victory. Few sports have the following all over the world as soccer, so why shouldn't soccer in Philadelphia be a part of the game?
About the Author:
Beatrice Moorman has been interested in major league sports and baseball in Philadelphia for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, which can be read here.
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