Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer will host its 2026 Awards Banquet and Annual General Meeting on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
The 2026 Awards Banquet will take place on Friday, February 27 from 6-9 PM, celebrating the outstanding players, coaches, volunteers, administrators, and clubs who made a lasting impact during the 2025 season.
Tickets for the 2026 Awards Banquet are available for purchase online at: eventbrite.com/e/2026-eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-annual-awards-banquet-tickets-1898461041079
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, February 28, with check-in beginning at 8:30 AM and the meeting starting promptly at 10 AM. Required attendees will receive AGM details directly via email.
2026 Awards Banquet Recipients
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is proud to recognize the following award winners:
- Administrator of the Year: Irene Dobrin, Dynamo United & Penn Athletics
- Volunteer of the Year: Janine & Pete Afflerbach, Harleysville FC
- Boys Team of the Year: YMS 10B Premier United
- Girls Team of the Year: Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons 07/08G
- Boys Coach of the Year: Charlie Dodds, Lower Merion SC 007
- Girls Coach of Year: Adam Freeman, Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black
- D’Anjolell Award: Phoenixville Area Soccer Club
- Mike Barr Excellence in Coaching Award: Antonio Bayon and Danielle Fagan
- Service to Youth Award: Randy Garber and Mike Gorni
- Service to Community Award: Carlos Najera
“These awards recipients highlight the coaches, volunteers, and organizations who continue to make a meaningful impact in youth soccer throughout Eastern Pennsylvania,” said Chris Branscome, CEO of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer. “We look forward to celebrating their achievements and connecting with our membership during this special weekend.”
Information about the 2026 Awards Banquet along with previous winners can be found here. Information about the Annual General Meeting can be found here.

