Philly Groundbreaking Date Set

Major League Soccer officials have set a date for groundbreaking ceremonies at the site of the country's newest soccer-specific stadium in Chester, PA. Commissioner Don Garber and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will be on hand, along with other team, local and state officials on December 1st at 2:30 p.m. to mark the occasion, as construction commences on the home of what will be the 16th team in MLS when Philadelphia joins the party in 2010.“It’s really exciting to have all the people responsible for this development to finally be able to schedule up for Dec. 1 and be out there. It’s going to be an exciting day,” gushed Nick Sakiewicz, CEO and operating partner of Keystone Sports, the team’s ownership group.

Residents of the community and supporters of the club are encouraged to attend the historic event. Supporters group Sons of Ben is asking all event attendees to bring canned food for its second annual “Help Kick Hunger” canned food drive benefitting Chester’s Bernardine Center. MLS Philadelphia will make a matching donation up to $500.