PHILLY WORLD CUP NEWS THIS MORNING:
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and Governor Shapiro’s office have teamed up to deliver 700 World Cup match tickets to community members and non-profit organizations across Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania
Another piece of good work by Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the Word Cup host committee here in Philly - free trains home from matches, free and daily Fan Fest, extended public transportation service, and now free tickets to members of the community who may not have had an opportunity to attend otherwise
Connie Mack, born a week before the invention of the bowling ball in 1862, managed a player that is still living today, in 2025.
1952 AL MVP Bobby Shantz, who played for Mack with the 1949 and 1950 Philadelphia Athletics, turns 100 years old today.
Having done a dozen or more of these Miami games in person, I feel entirely comfortable saying that Philly treats Messi with less reverence than any other MLS crowd. Legendary sports fans, obviously, and some of the only who actively boo him at almost all times.