Day: April 28, 2014

With the World Cup starting June 12, soccer fans are more excited than ever this spring to gather with other fans in soccer bars as their favorite stars- and Europe’s best club teams- go head-to-head for the prestigious European trophy. FadÏŒ in Philadelphia, a popular destination spot for soccer fans year-round, anticipates a capacity crowd for the biggest Club competition of the year, the UEFA Champions League Final.rnnnPhiladelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 27, 2014nnWarming up for World Cup 2014, soccer fans are more excited than ever this spring to gather with other fans in soccer bars to watch the best players in the world and their club teams go head-to-head for the prestigious European trophy. With the likes of legendary clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich playing (to name a few), the tournament teams have drawn record crowds throughout the soccer season. FadÏŒ in Philadelphia, the premier destination spot for soccer fans year-round since 2001, is once again anticipating a capacity crowd for the biggest European Club competition of the year- the UEFA Champions League Final on May 24.nnrnnnFadÏŒ will support loyal soccer fans with upgraded state-of-the art audio visual equipment and a full brunch menu available until 3pm. Viewers will arrive early to secure a table and enjoy food and drink specials. Passionate soccer fans in Philadelphia have come to expect an energized atmosphere that includes a live feed with sound on multiple HDTVs and supporters wearing their colors with pride. To understand more of what makes FadÏŒ an essential part of the soccer experience in Philadelphia, come see the UEFA Champions League Final on May 24.nnrnnnWhere: 1500 Locust Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215-893-9700nnrnnnWhen: Saturday, May 24 at 3pm ETnnrnnnOther Key Dates:rnnnMay 11 – Final day of the English Premier League (EPL)rnnnMay 17 – FA Cup FinalrnnnMay 27, June 1 and June 7 – US Men’s National Team “World Cup Send-Off Series”rnnnJune 12 – July 13 – World Cup 2014nnrnnnMedia Opportunities:rnnnThis spring, FadÏŒ will be crowded with expats and American soccer fans alike, enthusiastically supporting their teams and watching the title race in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League Final. This is the perfect opportunity to preview what World Cup will mean to soccer fans of all nationalities and interest levels. Interviews and photo opportunities available.nnrnnnAbout FadÏŒ Irish Pub:rnnnFadó (pronounced f’doe) Irish Pub is distinguished by its genuine Irish hospitality, quality and craic (Gaelic for “good times”). Fadó was formed by three Irish and Irish-American entrepreneurs and opened in Atlanta in January 1996. FadÏŒ is well known for it’s imported Dublin decor, state of the art draught beer system and European sports experience, including soccer. A US Soccer bar, Fadó Irish Pub has enjoyed “best soccer bar” accolades year after year across multiple markets. The name, Fadó, is an Irish term that means “long, long ago” and chosen because FadÏŒ Irish Pub tells the story of Ireland’s rich and evolving Pub culture, which now includes craft beer, house cocktails and from-scratch cooking. Currently, Fado Irish Pub and, sister concept, Tigin Irish Pub are located in 14 different cities around the country including Atlanta, Annapolis, Austin, Chicago, Columbus, Washington D.C., Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Stamford, St Louis, and Seattle. Follow along the chatter on @fadophiladelphia and http://www.facebook.com/fadophilly.