CHESTER, Pa. The arrival of Messi.

Lionel Messi, a celebrity in the world of soccer, came in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon and was seen checking into the Ritz Carlton.

He will make his plea to a sold-out crowd on Tuesday night.

However, customers and businesses are already preparing.

It’s massive, but there’s also a tranquility about it where you just think, “Okay, let’s do our job, let’s be in Philadelphia, let’s be rowdy,” Adam Booth, a former Sons of Ben chief capo, said. “Let’s be loud and welcome all Pink and Black members!”

There are 1,900 members in the Union fan club, and they are showing up in force. The Sons of Ben are busily preparing even though the lots may be empty.

While Tuesday’s game is a huge one, supporters like Booth say it’s also one step closer to taking home the hardware.

“Let’s win, shall we? Send them home, please. We want to beat the crap out of LeBron [James] also when he comes, so you know, we keep it going,” Booth remarked.

Businesses in the region are preparing for a sold-out audience at the 18,500-seat Subaru Park and many more expected to watch the game outside.

Larimer Beer Company owner and operator Darin Urbaczewski remarked, “Well, they’re sold-out games and then Messi is coming to town with a sold-out game.”

Tuesdays are usually a closed day at Larimer Beer Company, but this week is an exception because to the 2023 Leagues Cup semifinals.

The stadium is a few blocks away from the brewery.

“I have maybe 20, 30 kegs planned exclusively for tomorrow. What will start things off will likely be a third or more, according to Urbaczewski.

In addition, Urbaczewski will host two food trucks and hire additional employees for the game. He anticipates double the amount of sales from a regular-season game.

We’re going to try our best to set everything up for the new people coming by since this dirty thing is a totally different crowd coming in, said Urbaczewski.

The Sons of Ben had the same thought. They want new fans to become Union supporters.