Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is proud to unveil a new logo for the 2026 season, celebrating a historic moment for soccer and the region. The special edition mark commemorates the United States’ 250th anniversary, the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, and the continued growth of youth soccer in our region.
Rooted in history and purpose, the new design blends iconic elements of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia’s legacy with modern symbols of the global game. Each detail in the logo carries meaning:
- The Liberty Bell anchors the design as a nod to Philadelphia and the city’s role in the nation’s founding.
- The Keystone shape honors Pennsylvania’s identity as the Keystone State and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s legacy since 1972.
- The bold lightning bolt crack represents both Ben Franklin’s famous kite and key experiment and the electric energy surrounding Philadelphia’s World Cup host city status.
- The number 26, styled in homage to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup logo, sits prominently at the center, marking the year the world’s game comes to our backyard.
- The red, white and blue stripes reflect the spirit of the National Semiquincentennial celebrations.
- A classic soccer ball and our traditional wordmark ground the design in our organization’s roots while looking ahead to the future.
This commemorative logo will be featured throughout the 2026 season across Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer programming, events, and gear, as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.
