Philadelphia's new Major League Soccer team will be called the Philadelphia Union, officials officially announced today at a City Hall ceremony. The team logo was also unveiled. The event was attended by hundreds of fans from the "Sons of Ben" support group. The team will begin play in 2010 at a new stadium under construction in Chester, Pa.

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