Philadelphia Union Academy makes up the first step on our “Path to the Pros” and consists of seven teams with players ranging from 11 to 17 years old. The U-18, U-16, U-14, U-13, and U-12 teams compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy League against fellow MLS academies and other top soccer academies from around the country. The U-15 age group competes in the Northeast Pre-Academy League. Below the Academy age groups are “Union Futures” (U-7 to U-9) and “Union Juniors” (U-9 to U-13) programs that are also free of cost and offer supplementary training for selected kids.
Academy Director Tommy Wilson oversees a staff that boasts three UEFA Pro licensed coaches, one of the highest credentialed staffs in the country.