Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, is the home of the Philadelphia Union and one of MLS's original soccer-specific stadiums. The riverfront location along the Delaware gives match nights a breeze and a skyline view, while the Sons of Ben supporters section in the north end generates tifo, chants, and green smoke that define the Union's identity. Its intimate 18,500-seat bowl was designed for acoustics, and the stadium regularly ranks among the league's best atmospheres. Chester's supporters culture helped prove that Philadelphia was always a soccer city waiting for the right stage.
Subaru Park opened in 2010 as PPL Park, ending the Union's temporary residency at Lincoln Financial Field and giving MLS a Delaware River anchor. It hosted the 2015 MLS All-Star Game and multiple U.S. Open Cup finals, cementing its reputation as a venue for big nights. The Sons of Ben, who existed before the franchise did, found their permanent home here and built one of American soccer's most authentic supporters cultures. Rebranded Subaru Park in 2020, it remains the standard by which other MLS venues are measured.
Source: RateGame editorial