Philadelphia Union's minor league squad, Philadelphia Union II, faced off against Ivory Coast in a sold-out friendly match at their home stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. The event served as Ivory Coast's final warm-up before the World Cup matches. Many fans in the stands wore orange, showing support for Ivory Coast, and several were natives now living in the Delaware Valley. Mike Kelly, a Union fan, attended the match and enjoyed the international atmosphere, saying 'You start to get the World Cup vibes so international sitting in the crowd people speaking French Spanish English, and German they're all here just to watch pretty cool.' The match was a unique opportunity for Union II players, including goalie Pierce Holbrook, to go up against a World Cup team and see where they stand. The Union's decision to offer free tickets made the event accessible to more families. The atmosphere in Chester was electric, with cheers and excitement filling the air as fans from different backgrounds came together to celebrate the sport. And the fans were not disappointed, with the match providing an exciting display of soccer skills. But the event was not just about the soccer, it was also about the community, with many Ivory Coast fans in attendance having made the Philadelphia area their home. So, the match was a celebration of both the sport and the diversity of the community. The Union's minor league squad put up a good fight, but ultimately, the experience was what mattered most, not the outcome. The match ended with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming World Cup matches.