Exciting Philadelphia Professional Sports Team Could Be Added

Author Jeff Kurkjian

April 17th 6:47 AM

The rumors have been confirmed, we could be getting a new Philadelphia professional sports team! How exciting! Here in town, we have the Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, Flyers, and Union. So we’ve got all of the major sports covered but there is one thing missing!

WNBA Draft 2024 Biggest It’s Ever Been

On Monday, April 15th, the WNBA held their draft. Naturally, Caitlin Clark was taken first in the draft by the Indiana Fever. In fact, Luke Combs even posted a message to Clark on X (formerly Twitter), you can see his kind words here!

Women’s basketball has been on the forefront since the exciting season that Caitlin Clark had for Iowa. They made it to the National Championship game before losing to the undefeated South Carolina women’s basketball team.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 15: Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark, this season, passed the all-time scoring record for men’s and women’s basketball. A lot of eyes are going to be on the WNBA which is exciting considering very big news from the commissioner of the league.

WNBA Philadelphia Professional Sports Team Could Happen

It was announced during the WNBA Draft festivities by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The league currently has 12 teams but it hopes to expand to 16 by 2028.

Philadelphia Women’s Pro Sports

Currently, there is not a women’s major sports professional team, but it looks like that could change. Currently, they are looking at Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, Nashville and South Florida. As mentioned earlier, they are looking to expand to 16 teams by 2028, and there are five listed here.

The WNBA has 12 franchises; Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Phoenix Mercury, and Seattle Storm.

Do you think that Philadelphia should fight to get a WNBA team in our town?

12 Food & Drink Options Debuting at Citizens Bank Park

• Bull’s BBQ Rib Sandwich

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  Greg "The Bull" Luzinski helped the Phillies win their first World Series in 1980. Modern fans know him for Bull's BBQ located in Ashburn Alley. Expand on the Bull's classics with a rib sandwich this season. Be careful how much BBQ sauce you dump on one of these. Grab extra napkins.

• Schwarburger 2.0

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  Kyle Schwarber hits dingers. He gets involved with Wawa. He has his own burger at Citizens Bank Park. It's only right that to keep the momentum going with the Schwarburger 2.0. Enjoy one while Kyle Schwarber leads off in the bottom of the 1st.

• P.J. Whelihan’s

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  You've enjoyed P.J. Whelihan's for their wings and an ice cold beer already. The new pickleback buffalo wings take things one step further. Grab some fries with it, and wash them down with a Copper Lager near the center field gate. P.J.'s will rotate wing flavors each month.

• Bratwurst Sandwich

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  Nothing will replace the good old American hot dog. Expand your pallet though. The bratwurst sandwich takes things one step further. The best MLB ballpark doesn't settle for the norm.

• Drink Selection

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  Don't limit yourself to just food. Head down to Citizens Bank Park for a night out. The weather will be warm. Baseball is entertainment, so enjoy yourself.

• Greens and Grains

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  The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Hoagie was possibly the most salacious item when the Phillies unveiled the new options. Pick one up from Greens and Grains. You can find the stand in Ashburn Alley toward right field. You might become an early proponent of the new ballpark favorite.

• Loaded Funnel Cake Fry Sundae

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  The funnel cake isn't limited to your local fair. Restaurants have started to pick up funnel cake fries, and the Phillies joined the party. Don't miss out on the creative dessert design. Grab one during the late innings to help everything go down smoothly.

• Big Mozz Sticks

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  Mozzerella sticks are an excellent appetizer option. How about a different twist though? Big mozz sticks outdo the norm. Don't settle for less.

• Angry Caesar Salad

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  The smell of the Angry Caesar Salad can freshen you up. If you're feeling full from that beer bat, change things up with this special option. You've got some dressing choices also. Enjoy it in the sun or in the shade.

• Phillies Pretzel

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  The Philly soft pretzel is a classic that will never die. The Phillies P is an unmistakaable mark of local sports fandom. Two great things have become one. Pick up a pretzel at the concession stands at Citizens Bank Park.

• Primo Hoagies

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  Primo Hoagies is a local favorite. It's no wonder they're down at the ballpark too. Citizens Bank Park keeps in touch with Philadelphia's route. There's nothing better than a good hoagie, whether it's hot or cold.

• Wine

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  Some exclusive drink options will be available at concession stands throughout the park. Some will be part of the Citizens Bank Park 20th aniversary celebrations. Whether it's at a Phillies or something you can take home, enjoy them (responssibly). Let yourself have a great summer with the Fightin' Phils.

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Author Jeff Kurkjian

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