CHESTER, Pa. (April 26th, 2022) - Philadelphia Union and Eastern Soccer Club announced today a youth affiliation to aid in the development of the players as both athletes and community members.
The partnership between the Union and Eastern York Soccer Club will bring new opportunities to the York, Pennsylvania Region. The Club Affiliate Program will expand Eastern York Soccer Club’s Player Development Pathway and will create a direct talent ID pipeline for Philadelphia Union Youth teams and programming.
The Union and Eastern York Soccer Club will work cooperatively to offer multi-club development programs, specialized positional training, access to European event competitions, Union Select team opportunities, and invitations to elite programs.
Please click here to learn more about the Philadelphia Union Club Affiliate Program.
“Special moment for the Philadelphia Union to welcome Eastern York Soccer Club as an official club affiliate.” Said Thiago Evangelista, Affiliate Director, Philadelphia Union Youth. “Coming together and creating further opportunities for their players like the Union’s player pathway program is a testament to the club’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to continue growing the sport and level of play. The Union are honored to be a part of their journey!”
“As a Club Affiliate with the Philadelphia Union, the Eastern York Soccer Club strives to expand the game of soccer for our community by providing effective instruction for both coaches and players to gain knowledge and expand their skill sets and soccer IQ. We aim to establish improved coaching resources to recruit and retain talented and educated volunteer coaches; establish further developmental opportunities beginning with our youngest members and offer additional training clinics for player growth to achieve a competitive edge.” Said Eastern York Soccer Club Board of Directors
Click here to learn more about Philadelphia Union’s youth programs and upcoming camps, and click here to learn more about Eastern York Soccer Club.
