Our mission is to provide underserved youth, with a transformative soccer experience. We aim to empower young athletes, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, while promoting access to the sport and fostering community engagement. Through soccer, we strive to create a positive impact in the lives of our players, their families, and the broader Chester and Philadelphia community.
Chester Soccer Initiative is made up of two major components:
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Chester Union Soccer Club, a philanthropic soccer club for Chester and other underserved boys and girls of all ages.
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Development, operation and funding of the High School Boys and Girl's teams of the Chester Upland School District.
CHESTER UNION SOCCER CLUB
Through the power of soccer the Philadelphia Union Foundation safely grows the beautiful game in by creating opportunities and transforming lives.
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Our plan is to invite, inspire, and involve the youth of Chester to join a new philanthropic soccer club. By creating a safe environment where they can feel included and have fun. To develop a love of the game and be a part of something bigger than themselves.
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Chester Union Soccer Club will be philanthropic soccer at no cost.
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Offering teams for boys and girls U8-U19. No experience necessary. Visit ChesterUnion.org for the most up to date information.
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We have almost 500 players registered since we launch in November 2023. Come join Chester Union Soccer Club and be the first to wear the Chester Union crest.
Follow us on our social media platforms as we unveil our street line of gear in the coming months. Our instagram and ticktok handle is @chesterunion
HESTER HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
The Philadelphia Union Foundation in 2024 brought soccer back to Chester after 30+ years. On Tuesday September 11, 2024 we played the first PIAA varsity game vs Chichester at WSFS Bank Sportsplex. The foundation supports, funds and handles the development of the Chester High School boys and girls teams. The Chester High School teams are made up of students from Chester High School, STEM Academy, and Chester Charter Scholars Academy and they compete in the PIAA each fall.
OUR PARTNERS
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