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Philadelphia Union Homegrowns Strengthen Bond Off Pitch at Bowling Alley

Philadelphia Union Homegrowns Strengthen Bond Off Pitch at Bowling Alley

Jeremy Rafanello, Nathan Harriel and the Philadelphia Union Homegrowns have grown closer off the pitch while competing in a bowling league.

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Apr 20, 2024
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CHESTER — An older bowling team at Pinsetters in Merchantville, New Jersey was thrown off one night when their matchup was against the “Senior Citizens”.

The team bearing that name featured Philadelphia Union Homegrown players.

“Our name is Senior Citizens,” Nathan Harriel said. “There was actually one group we played the one night that was confused by the name because they were all 65 and older.”

“They got a bit mad,” Chris Donovan said.

“Yeah, they were a little offended,” Jeremy Rafanello added.

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