Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union is a professional Major League Soccer club based in Chester, PA, founded in 2008 and playing since 2010. The club operates a comprehensive youth development system including Philadelphia Union Academy (U13-U18) and Union Juniors (U9-U12) programs. The Academy has produced 29 Homegrown players for the first team including USMNT players Brendan Aaronson, Paxten Aaronson, and Mark McKenzie. They play at Subaru Park and train at YSC Academy facilities, emphasizing a professional pathway for youth players through Union II. The Academy competes in MLS NEXT and has won prestigious tournaments including GA Cup and MLS NEXT Cup.