Philadelphia Union Foundation

Game On, Chester! After over 30+ years, Chester High School is back on the soccer field, but our mission goes beyond the game. We’re thrilled to support our student-athletes not only in their athletic pursuits but also in their off-field development. Thanks to CMIT Solutions, our players now have access to laptop computers, opening up new educational opportunities and empowering their future! Moments like these are only possible with the dedication of our incredible partners. A big thank you to @FlyersCharities, @KevinDurantFoundation, WSFS Bank, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Primepoint HR & Payroll, and @SonsOfBen for helping us build brighter futures in the Chester community. Together, we’re creating pathways for success, on and off the field. #GameOnChester #AimHigh #CommunityImpact

?? What an unforgettable experience! ?? We were thrilled to host the Liverpool Football Club Foundation for an incredible soccer clinic with our Chester Union Soccer players as well as for a variety of other soccer players from around the tri-state area. The kids had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the game, and the impact was truly inspiring. A huge thank you to the Liverpool Football Club Foundation for bringing this unique opportunity to our community. These moments are what make our work so rewarding. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing partners that help us provide no cost soccer for the children of Chester, Thank you Flyers Charities, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Primepoint HR & Payroll, and Union Supporters Sons of Ben. EA SPORTS, Standard Charter Bank, and Japan Airlines partners of LFC who joined in the collaboration, a world of difference for our players and our programs! #GameOnChester #YouthDevelopment #SoccerClinic #CommunityImpact #ThankYou

Thanks to?@fox-29-philadelphia-wtxf?and Jennaphr Frederick for coming out to the clinic the?@lfc-foundation?hosted for our Chester Union players! It was a great morning playing the beautiful game at WSFS Bank Sportsplex and an amazing opportunity for our players to work with some of the world’s best!

Three years ago, we welcomed the very first group of Chester Charter Scholars Academy sophomores into the brand-new iAM Project. Now, we celebrate their high school graduation. Congratulations iAM Project, class of 2024. You inspire us and we can’t wait to see what you do next!? ? Thank to you our partners, who were with us on every step of this journey and continue to help the iAM Project as we connect students with some of the region’s largest companies, as well as a network of inspirational speakers, mentors, universities and internships, so these students can maximize their personal and professional potential. Bimbo Bakeries USA Boeing Language Services Associates Philadelphia Union Neumann University University Lincoln

Thank you to the team Vincera Institute for welcoming our iAM Project students for the afternoon and showing them the wide variety of careers that are available in the medical field.?This is a part of our Vocation Visit Series, where we aim to expose students the industries that they show interested in.

Thank you to Jennifer Lewis-Hall and the team at PHL17 for this incredible Community Spotlight segment about the Philadelphia Union Foundation. You captured exactly how we are making a difference through the game of soccer and a commitment to our community. https://lnkd.in/g5TpzHzK

It is impossible to pick our favorite moment from the Legends of Soccer Gala. It could be the Chester Soccer player who boldly stated that he will be playing on the Union pitch as a member of the team in three years. (We’re rooting for you!) It could be JT Dorsey asking the crowd how they plan to have an impact. Or it could be all the smiling faces of people who truly care about making a difference through the sport of soccer. Tell us – what was your favorite moment? If you missed the Gala, you can still support the Union Foundation by donating, volunteering or becoming a corporate partner. Let Gregg Holgate know if you want to get involved!

Union Captain Alejandro Bedoya is an incredible athlete. He’s also incredibly dedicated to supporting the community and improving lives through soccer. Ale is a two-time MLS Humanitarian of the Year, an advocate against gun violence and works with the Philadelphia Equity Alliance, in addition to supporting our very own HeadFirst program. It is our honor to recognize him with the 2024 Legends of Soccer Leadership in Sports Award. Congratulations Ale!

From hosting iAM Project students for a Learn & Explore Workshop to the WSFS Sportsplex, the WSFS Bank team keeps showing up and making a positive impact. We are proud to honor WSFS Bank CEO Rodger Levenson with our 2024 Legends of Soccer Business Leadership Award. Congratulations Rodger!

This year, we had pleasure of honoring Julian Dorsey?as the 2024 Legends of Soccer Community Leadership Award winner. He has?dedicated?his life to bringing soccer to communities in need across Pennsylvania through the JT Dorsey Foundation?and is truly making a difference. Congratulations JT!