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Getting my Union groove back on thanks to a few famous guests

Photo by James Clark

Justin Mapp

Philadelphia Union midfielder Justin Mapp comes out to meet fans in the tunnel at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday night. The Union had just defeated Everton 1-0.

Photo by James Clark

Union-Everton

The Philadelphia Union (wearing white) and Everton played a very even match at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday night. A second-half goal gave Philly a 1-0 win.

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Mesut Ozil, Gabriel Farfan

Real Madrid's Mesut Ozil, wearing white, drives past the Philadelphia Union's Gabriel Farfan in the first half of a Saturday friendly at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Ozil scored in the match ... as did Farfan's twin, Michael ... which Madrid won by a 2-1 score.

Photo by James Clark

Boys at game

From left, Ben Clark of Northfield, Nick Bruni of Linwood and Alex Clark of Northfield attend the Philadelphia Union vs. Everton match on Wednesday night.

Photo by James Clark

PPL Park view

Our view from Section 121 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday night as the Philadelphia Union defeated Everton 1-0 in a friendly.

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