Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer held its title night at Subaru Park on Aug. 18. Over 15,000 fans – including 22 EPYS clubs – were in attendance to watch Philadelphia Union take on New York City FC. Storms were looming and the sky was dark, but even the weather could not put a damper on the festivities.
Fans were treated to giveaways, including rally towels to help cheer on their team, prior to entering the stadium. After a scoreless first half, the following clubs were recognized on the videoboard during the halftime break:
- Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 06 Boys Black
- Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 2005 Boys Black
- Penn Fusion Academy 2009 Elite
- Keystone Athletic 2007 Black
- Lionville SC Galaxy
- Warminster SC Galaxy
- Haverford SC U16 Elite Girls
- Haverford SC U9 Strikers
- Philadelphia Ukranian Nationals 11 Boys Black
- FC Delco Black Conshy ‘10
- FC Delco White Conshy ‘10
- Southern Chester County SA Dragons B09
- Springfield SC Azzurri 08
- Coventry SA FC United
- Penn Fusion SA Elite 2012
- Lehigh Valley United 2012 Girls Black
- Lower Merion SC Sol
- Philadelphia Ukranian nationals 10G Black
- Warrington SC United 2010 G
- Philadelphia Ukranian Nationals 09G Red
- PA Dominion FC 2007
- Twin Valley SC U18G
Each club was greeted with applause as its name was announced throughout the stadium and team photos appeared on the video screen. The excitement continued into the second half as the Union came away with a 1-0 victory.
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