The Philadelphia Union may be leaders in the MLS Eastern Conference Standings, but Wednesday evening the club showed it’s a top-class organization off the field. The Union hosted hundreds of business leaders, supporters, media members and influencers at the inaugural Legends of Soccer Gala at the Crystal Tea Room.
The event, initially planned for 2020, raised around $290,000 for the Philadelphia Union Foundation, which has helped grow soccer in Chester schools and supported programs in and around the Philadelphia area. The Union Foundation has been successful building mini-pitches across the city, provided under-served communities with access to the game, and supported personal growth and development for school-aged children through its i AM Project.