Philadelphia Union Trivia
Philadelphia Union trivia highlights the history, identity, and notable milestones of the American professional soccer club based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Competing in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference, the Union have become a prominent part of the regionâs sports culture and a rich subject for fans of all ages.
Easy Philadelphia Union Trivia
13 questions
These easy Philadelphia Union trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What league do the Philadelphia Union compete in?
Answer: Major League Soccer
The Philadelphia Union compete in Major League Soccer, the top men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
Question 2
Which conference do the Philadelphia Union play in within MLS?
- A.Central Conference
- B.Atlantic Conference
- C.Eastern Conference
- D.Western Conference
Answer: Eastern Conference
Within MLS, the Philadelphia Union play in the Eastern Conference.
Question 3
The Philadelphia Union are based in what metro area?
- A.Pittsburgh metropolitan area
- B.New York metropolitan area
- C.Baltimore metropolitan area
- D.Philadelphia metropolitan area
Answer: Philadelphia metropolitan area
The club is based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Question 4
What is the name of the Philadelphia Union's home stadium?
- A.Audi Field
- B.Subaru Park
- C.Lincoln Financial Field
- D.PPL Center
Answer: Subaru Park
The Union's home stadium is Subaru Park.
Question 5
Subaru Park is located in which Pennsylvania city?
- A.Reading, Pennsylvania
- B.Chester, Pennsylvania
- C.Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- D.Allentown, Pennsylvania
Answer: Chester, Pennsylvania
Subaru Park, the Union's home, is located in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Question 6
In what year did the Philadelphia Union begin MLS play as an expansion team?
- A.2010
- B.2008
- C.2009
- D.2012
Answer: 2010
The Philadelphia Union joined MLS is an expansion team in 2010.
Question 7
What year were the Philadelphia Union officially announced as an MLS expansion club?
- A.2008
- B.2006
- C.2009
- D.2010
Answer: 2008
The club was officially announced is an MLS expansion side in 2008.
Question 8
What is the full name of Philadelphia's MLS team?
- A.Philadelphia City SC
- B.Union Philadelphia FC
- C.Philadelphia Athletic
- D.Philadelphia Union
Answer: Philadelphia Union
The team's name is Philadelphia Union.
Question 9
The Philadelphia Union won the Supporters' Shield in what year?
- A.2018
- B.2019
- C.2022
- D.2020
Answer: 2020
The Union won the Supporters' Shield in 2020.
Question 10
In what year did the Philadelphia Union reach the MLS Cup final?
- A.2023
- B.2022
- C.2020
- D.2021
Answer: 2022
The club reached the MLS Cup final in 2022.
Question 11
Which color pair is part of the Philadelphia Union's primary look?
- A.green and white
- B.purple and silver
- C.navy blue and gold
- D.red and black
Answer: navy blue and gold
The Union's primary colors include navy blue and gold.
Question 12
What animal appears on the Philadelphia Union crest?
- A.a soaring eagle
- B.a running horse
- C.a roaring lion
- D.coiled snake
Answer: a coiled snake
The team's crest features a coiled snake.
Question 13
Who is the principal owner of the Philadelphia Union?
- A.Jim Curtin
- B.Don Garber
- C.Jay Sugarman
- D.Ernst Tanner
Answer: Jay Sugarman
Jay Sugarman is the Union's principal owner.
Philadelphia Union Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Philadelphia Union trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What was Subaru Park originally called when it first opened?
- A.Delaware Park
- B.PPL Park
- C.Talen Energy Stadium
- D.Union Field
Answer: PPL Park
Before it became Subaru Park, the venue was originally named PPL Park.
Question 2
Before the stadium became Subaru Park, what was its later name after PPL Park?
- A.Union Stadium
- B.Franklin Field
- C.Talen Energy Stadium
- D.PPL Arena
Answer: Talen Energy Stadium
The stadium name changed from PPL Park to Talen Energy Stadium before becoming Subaru Park.
Question 3
Subaru Park sits along the waterfront of which river?
- A.Hudson River
- B.Potomac River
- C.Delaware River
- D.Schuylkill River
Answer: The Delaware River
Subaru Park is located along the Delaware River waterfront.
Question 4
How many stars appear on the Philadelphia Union crest?
- A.13 stars
- B.10 stars
- C.11 stars
- D.15 stars
Answer: 13 stars
The Union crest includes 13 stars.
Question 5
The 13 stars on the Union crest stand for what group from early American history?
- A.The first 13 states west of the Mississippi
- B.The 13 stripes on the flag
- C.The 13 founding soccer clubs
- D.13 colonies
Answer: The original 13 American colonies
Those stars reference the original 13 American colonies.
Question 6
What kind of snake is shown on the Philadelphia Union crest?
- A.Copperhead
- B.Garter snake
- C.Boa constrictor
- D.timber rattlesnake
Answer: A timber rattlesnake
The snake on the Union crest is a timber rattlesnake.
Question 7
The snake on the Union crest is connected to which famous Benjamin Franklin cartoon?
- A.Liberty Bell
- B.Join, or Die
- C.Poor Richard
- D.A Penny Saved
Answer: Join, or Die
The crest's snake is tied to Franklin's famous political cartoon, "Join, or Die.".
Question 8
On what date did the Philadelphia Union play their first-ever MLS match?
- A.April 10, 2010
- B.June 27, 2010
- C.March 25, 2011
- D.March 25, 2010
Answer: March 25, 2010
The Union's first-ever MLS match was played on March 25, 2010.
Question 9
Which team faced Philadelphia in the club's first-ever MLS match?
- A.Seattle Sounders
- B.D.C. United
- C.LA Galaxy
- D.New York Red Bulls
Answer: Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC was the opponent in the Union's first MLS match.
Question 10
Who was the opponent in Philadelphia's first home MLS game?
- A.Columbus Crew
- B.D.C. United
- C.Seattle Sounders FC
Answer: D.C. United
D.C. United was the opponent in the Union's first home MLS game.
Question 11
What was the final score when Philadelphia won its first match at the stadium?
- A.2-1
- B.3-0
- C.3-1
- D.1-0
Answer: 3-1
Philadelphia won its first stadium match by a score of 3-1.
Question 12
Who scored the first Union goal at the Chester stadium?
- A.Benjamin Franklin
- B.Seattle Sounders
- C.Le Toux
Answer: SĂ©bastien Le Toux
SĂ©bastien Le Toux scored the first Union goal at the Chester stadium.
Fun Philadelphia Union Trivia
13 questions
These fun Philadelphia Union trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What is the name of the Philadelphia Union supporters group that sounds more like a revolutionary-era club than a soccer section?
Answer: Sons of Ben
The Philadelphia Union's supporters group is called the Sons of Ben.
Question 2
Philadelphia used the first overall pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft on which player?
- A.Danny Mwanga
- B.Jack McInerney
- C.Amobi Okugo
- D.Andre Blake
Answer: Danny Mwanga
Danny Mwanga was the first overall pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and went to Philadelphia.
Question 3
Which Union draft pick from 2010 was taken in the first round alongside the club's other early selections: Jack McInerney or Jim Curtin?
- A.Danny Califf
- B.Carlos Ruiz
- C.Jack McInerney
- D.Jim Curtin
Answer: Jack McInerney
The Union selected Jack McInerney in the first round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Question 4
Name the Union player who was another first-round pick for Philadelphia in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.?
Answer: Amobi Okugo
Amobi Okugo was another first-round pick for Philadelphia in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Question 5
Who was the very first head coach in Philadelphia Union history?
Answer: Piotr Nowak
Piotr Nowak was the Union's first head coach.
Question 6
If you needed one armband for the Union's first captain, whose locker would you visit?
- A.Piotr Nowak
- B.Jim Curtin
- C.Andre Blake
- D.Danny Califf
Answer: Danny Califf
Danny Califf was the Union's first captain.
Question 7
Which Colombian striker became Philadelphia's first Designated Player?
- A.Carlos Ruiz
- B.Danny Mwanga
- C.Andre Blake
- D.Jack McInerney
Answer: Carlos Ruiz
The club's first Designated Player was Colombian striker Carlos Ruiz.
Question 8
In what year did the Union make their first U.S. Open Cup final appearance listed here?
- A.2016
- B.2018
- C.2014
- D.2015
Answer: 2014
Philadelphia reached the U.S. Open Cup final in 2014.
Question 9
What year followed 2014 with another Union trip to the U.S. Open Cup final?
- A.2018
- B.2021
- C.2015
- D.2016
Answer: 2015
Philadelphia also reached the U.S. Open Cup final in 2015.
Question 10
The Union made a third U.S. Open Cup final in which year?
- A.2014
- B.2015
- C.2016
- D.2018
Answer: 2018
The Union made a third U.S. Open Cup final in 2018.
Question 11
Which coach took over as Philadelphia Union head coach in 2014?
Answer: Jim Curtin
Jim Curtin became the Union's head coach in 2014.
Question 12
Jim Curtin was born in what Pennsylvania hometown?
Answer: Oreland, Pennsylvania
Jim Curtin was born in Oreland, Pennsylvania.
Question 13
Andre Blake claimed MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in which season?
- A.2016
- B.2014
- C.2015
- D.2018
Answer: 2016
Goalkeeper Andre Blake won MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016.
Funny Philadelphia Union Trivia
10 questions
These funny Philadelphia Union trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Phang isnât just any reptile with team spirit. What kind of snake character is he?
- A.blue-and-gold rattlesnake
- B.A red-and-black cobra
- C.A green python
- D.A silver viper
Answer: A blue-and-gold rattlesnake
Phang's species is a blue-and-gold rattlesnake character, matching team colors.
Question 2
In what year did Philadelphia Union earn its first MLS playoff berth?
- A.2013
- B.2015
- C.2019
- D.2011
Answer: 2011
Philadelphia Unionâs first postseason berth came in 2011, which is the anchor year in the clubâs early playoff history.
Question 3
The Unionâs snake imagery isnât random. It traces back to what kind of Pennsylvania symbolism?
Answer: Revolutionary-era symbolism
The club's snake imagery comes from Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania symbolism.
Question 4
If someone says theyâre headed to the loud end behind the goal, what section are they probably talking about?
Answer: The River End
Supporters often call the stadium section behind the goal the River End.
Question 5
The Sons of Ben didnât name themselves after a random guy from the tailgate lot. Ben refers to whom?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin
The Sons of Ben take their name from Benjamin Franklin.
Question 6
Before energy drinks and streaming rights took over the world, PPL sponsored the Unionâs original stadium. What did PPL stand for?
- A.Philadelphia Public League
- B.Penn Power Logistics
- C.Pennsylvania Parks & Leisure
- D.Pennsylvania Power & Light
Answer: Pennsylvania Power & Light
The club's original stadium sponsor, PPL, stood for Pennsylvania Power & Light.
Question 7
How many different names has the Unionâs home stadium had so far?
Answer: Three
The Union's home ground has had three names: PPL Park, Talen Energy Stadium, and Subaru Park.
Question 8
Which list correctly gives all the names the Unionâs home ground has had?
- A.Los Angeles
- B.Chicago
- C.Talen Energy Stadium
- D.New York
Answer: PPL Park, Talen Energy Stadium, and Subaru Park
The Union's home ground has had three names: PPL Park, Talen Energy Stadium, and Subaru Park.
Question 9
The Philadelphia Union play just outside Philadelphia proper. In what city is their home ground actually located?
Answer: Chester
The team plays in Chester, not inside Philadelphia city limits.
Question 10
Why does the current stadium name sound like your parking lot might be involved in the attack?
- A.Subaru
- B.Because the club was founded by a car dealership
- C.Because fans voted for a car brand
- D.Because the stadium includes a driving track
Answer: Because Subaru bought the naming rights
The stadium name includes a car brand because Subaru bought the naming rights.
Hard Philadelphia Union Trivia
13 questions
These hard Philadelphia Union trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
In the pandemic-shortened 2020 MLS regular season, what exact points total put Philadelphia on top of the overall league table?
Answer: 47 points
Philadelphia finished first overall in MLS in 2020 with 47 points from 23 matches.
Question 2
When the Union captured the 2020 Supporters' Shield, what was their margin over Toronto FC?
- A.Three points
- B.Goal difference only
- C.1 point
- D.Two points
Answer: One point
The Union won the 2020 Supporters' Shield by one point over Toronto FC.
Question 3
Before the shootout heartbreak, what was the score after extra time in Philadelphia's 2022 MLS Cup final?
Answer: 3-3
The Union's 2022 MLS Cup final ended 3-3 after extra time.
Question 4
Which club denied Philadelphia the 2022 MLS Cup by winning the penalty shootout?
Answer: Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC beat Philadelphia in the 2022 MLS Cup final on penalties.
Question 5
To book their place in the 2022 MLS Cup, Philadelphia beat which opponent 3-1 in the Eastern Conference final?
- A.Orlando City SC
- B.NYCFC
- C.New York Red Bulls
- D.CF Montréal
Answer: New York City FC
Philadelphia won the 2022 Eastern Conference final by beating New York City FC 3-1.
Question 6
Who supplied all three goals in Philadelphia's 3-1 win over NYCFC in the 2022 Eastern Conference final?
Answer: JuliĂĄn Carranza
JuliĂĄn Carranza scored a hat trick for Philadelphia in the 2022 Eastern Conference final.
Question 7
What club-record regular-season goal total did the Union post in 2022?
Answer: 72 goals
The Union set a club record by scoring 72 regular-season goals in 2022.
Question 8
In the same 2022 regular season that featured a record attack, how many goals did Philadelphia concede?
Answer: 26 goals allowed
Philadelphia allowed just 26 goals in the 2022 regular season.
Question 9
Which individual honor did Andre Blake win in 2022?
Answer: The Yashin Trophy
Andre Blake won the Yashin Trophy in 2022.
Question 10
Which Union player set the club's single-season MLS regular-season scoring mark in 2022?
Answer: Daniel Gazdag
Daniel Gazdag set a Union single-season scoring record with 22 MLS regular-season goals in 2022.
Question 11
What was the exact MLS regular-season goal total in Daniel Gazdag's 2022 Union scoring record?
Answer: 22 goals
Daniel Gazdag set a Union single-season scoring record with 22 MLS regular-season goals in 2022.
Question 12
Which Philadelphia forward collected the 2022 MLS Newcomer of the Year award?
Answer: Mikael Uhre
Mikael Uhre was named the 2022 MLS Newcomer of the Year while playing for Philadelphia.
Question 13
Which club ended Philadelphia's run in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League semifinals?
Answer: Club América
Club América eliminated Philadelphia in the 2021 Champions League semifinal.
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