Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia, PA, USA
OUR HISTORY Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park. The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy Phase (U9 - U12), Mid-Academy Phase (U13 - U14) and Professional Development Phase (U15 - Union II). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of Philadelphia Union. The Philadelphia Union Academy was established after studying the models of the most innovative and successful soccer clubs worldwide, Philadelphia Union set about implementing a holistic...