Philadelphia Union announced on April 17 that the club will host D.C. United at Subaru Park on Saturday, April 18, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time as part of Major League Soccer’s Matchday 8. The event is also designated as Greener Goals Night, presented by Subaru of America.
The match is notable not only for its competitive significance but also for its focus on community engagement and environmental sustainability. Fans attending the game are encouraged to participate in a Gear For Good donation drive by bringing new or gently used soccer equipment to support families in need. Donations can be dropped off pregame at the U-Serve Tent on Subaru Plaza, with all items benefiting Leveling the Playing Field.
Parking lots will open at 2:30 p.m., and fans are advised to purchase parking passes online in advance due to limited availability. Gates open at 6 p.m., while the Union shop opens an hour earlier at 5 p.m., followed by Subaru Plaza opening at 5:30 p.m. The Philadelphia Union App, powered by Theta Network, offers ticket access and interactive features such as participation in a pre-game light show.
Union Yards will open three hours before kickoff and remain available until 10:30 p.m., offering food, drinks, tailgate games, lounge seating, firepits, and large screen TVs showing various sporting events.
Subaru Park has been recognized as Major League Soccer’s first zero landfill soccer stadium since officially declaring this status in 2021. By reducing waste generation per fan by half and increasing recycling rates five-fold through improved messaging and sorting systems within the stadium, more than ninety percent of waste is reused or recycled while remaining materials are converted into energy instead of going to landfills.
Philadelphia Union functions as a professional soccer team representing Philadelphia in elite competition while fostering fan involvement and community ties according to the official website. The club provides professional matches along with tickets and lineups for supporters according to the official website. Its facilities include Subaru Park—a waterfront soccer-specific stadium—and multiple training fields according to the official website. The team achieved recognition after winning Major League Soccer’s Supporters’ Shield in 2020 according to the official website.
Looking ahead, Philadelphia Union continues its commitment both on and off the field through volunteer initiatives like U-Serve—presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA—which connects fans with opportunities across Greater Philadelphia.
