The Philadelphia Union (abbreviated as PHI) is a professional soccer club based in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. This unofficial Philadelphia Union fan flag features the club's official logo placed on a navy blue background derived from its visual identity and established color scheme.
The Philadelphia Union logo depicts a coiled snake set within a shield, drawing inspiration from Benjamin Franklin's "Join, or Die" political cartoon from the American Revolutionary era. The snake represents unity, reflecting the idea that strength is achieved through collective action. The shield form conveys protection and tradition, common elements in football emblems. Surrounding the design are 13 stars, symbolizing the 13 original American colonies and reinforcing the club's historical reference. Overall, the emblem represents the Philadelphia Union's identity, combining American revolutionary symbolism with modern soccer branding rooted in the city's heritage.
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| Team name: | Philadelphia Union |
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| Team nicknames: | The Union, The U, The Zolos |
| Team abbreviation: | PHI (commonly used) |
| Founded: | 2008 |
| Location: | Chester, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Stadium: | Subaru Park |
| Capacity: | 18,500 |
| League & Conference: | MLS Eastern |
| Team Colors: | Navy blue and gold |
| MLS Cup titles: | - |
| Supporters' Shield wins: | 1 |
| MLS seasons: | 13 |
| Mascot: | Phang |
