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Mother's Day wishes from the Philadelphia Union

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When you were little, the idea of a "soccer mom" included thoughts about minivans, baggies of orange slices, and maybe a juice box for post-game recovery. But as we grow up - we realize that the support of our mothers is what matters most.

In honor of Mother's Day, we wanted to share some stories about how our players have been shaped by their mother's encouragement.

Leo Fernandes:

"My mom is my best friend if it wasn’t for her i wouldn't be here - she would drive me to practice three times a week - 45 minutes away to get to practice - if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now.