Back to the Philadelphia Union Newsfeed

Players with local ties to watch in Division 1 men’s soccer this fall

The Division 1 men’s soccer season officially kicks off today with a few games around the country and here tonight with Temple hosting Rutgers but really starts to ramp up tomorrow night and through the weekend.

As usual, there are dozens of players either from the Philadelphia area or who are playing for teams in this area that are set to make an impact on the men’s game this fall. Here’s a look at 20 of them.

Kalil ElMedkhar, Kentucky, Jr., Forward, Middletown, Del.
The Philadelphia Union Academy grad and former Penn Fusion Academy attacker had a breakout season in 2018 with 11 goals and 10 assists.