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Penn Fusion girls ushering in Development Academy era this weekend

U.S. Soccer’s long awaited Girls Development Academy kicks off its inaugural season this weekend across the country and right here in our backyard in West Chester with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy hosting four games against Virginia Development Academy on Saturday.

Penn Fusion’s four DA teams will kick off games beginning with the U14s at 10 a.m. and ending with the U19 game at 4 p.m.

“I think that my teammates and I are beyond excited to now be a part of such a competitive and high intensity league,” said U17 midfielder Rowan Lapi. “We are thrilled with the new challenges we will face and the opportunity to grow as players.