The Philadelphia Union begin the MLS Cup playoffs at home at Subaru Park.
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The Sixers play their home opener at the Wells Fargo Center.
A Union banner emblazoned with team captain Alejandro Bedoya stretches down the side of Philadelphia City Hall.
"We're excited to be back in this position, and we do have a little chip on our shoulder and something to prove," said head coach Jim Curtin.
The Union take the field at home for the conference semi-finals against FC Cincinnati.
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The top seed in the East, they had a bye for the first round.
"I know a lot of kids are coming up; they're getting into soccer. I want to see it come full circle too as being a big sport here in Philly- so it's nice to have them here," said Kevin Dent of Mount Airy.
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As for the Sixers home opener, fans are feeling confident.
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"I think they're gonna do great," said Julia Lightfoot of Northern Liberties.
"Representing the 76ers since I was a youth," exclaimed Kendia Murphy of North Philadelphia.
The team dropped their first game to Boston, but fans expect a different result in front of the home crowd.
"I think they'll definitely win tonight, and I'm looking forward to a good season," said Jerry Dever of Fairmount.
"We have the big three- Tyrese Maxey, James Harden, and Joel Embiid. Can't go wrong," said Sean Ladely of Center City.
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"I saw in the newspapers that they're a work in progress- nah," said Owen Black of Northeast Philadelphia.
Black concluded, "They should have a great season- playoffs. Championship? Long shot."
The Sixers and the Union games wrap into the fun on the Philly sports front right now.
"Philly's a hard town sometimes. It can be real hard. But you know when it's good, it's good," pointed out Dent.
Sixers tip off at 7:30 p.m. Game time for the Union is 8:08 p.m.