When 2,500 people showed up for West Chester United’s second round U.S. Open Cup match against Harrisburg City Islanders last May, it sent a clear message to the board of the local club that a higher level of competition was within reach.
Less than a year later, the club has been announced as the latest entry into the National Premier Soccer League.
“It made an impression,” head coach Blaise Santangelo said of the match the club had only six days notice they would be hosting. “It just seemed like the next logical step for the club.