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2026 Champions Crowned at Eastern Pennsylvania State Cup Finals

May 18, 2026 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

The 2026 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer State Cup came to a close this weekend at the WSFS Sportsplex after three days of championship action across the Challenge Cup, Presidents Cup and National Championship Series. Teams from across the state battled for trophies, delivered dramatic finishes and added new chapters to club history throughout an exciting weekend of finals.

Challenge Cup

The Challenge Cup featured a mix of returning champions, first-time winners and dramatic finishes across all age groups.

Haverford SC 2015 Her-icanes successfully defended their title with a 2-0 win over Western Lehigh United SC in the U11 Girls Silver division, while Springfield SC Hurricanes 2011 earned the team’s first-ever Challenge Cup championship with a 1-0 victory against Langhorne Neshaminy United SC in the U15 Boys final.

In U18 Boys, Lititz Youth Soccer Club returned to the finals for the first time since 2021 and came away with the title after defeating Hunter SC Blue Devils in a PK shootout.

Presidents Cup

The Presidents Cup delivered several close contests and memorable moments, with multiple teams completing redemption runs or capturing milestone victories.

Lighthouse SC Force claimed the U16 Boys title one year after falling in the Presidents Cup final, defeating FC Ballyhoo 1-0. PA Mutiny Gold Soul 12 also made history in just its second Presidents Cup appearance, earning a 1-0 win over Springfield SC to secure the U14 Girls championship.

Fever SC added another trophy to its weekend with a 3-0 victory over FC Europa in the U13 Boys final, while Towamencin Youth Association Towamencin Force captured the U19 Girls title in PKs after a scoreless match against Carlisle Area Youth Soccer.

National Championship Series

The National Championship Series once again showcased some of the top competition in the state, highlighted by several tightly contested finals and standout club performances.

FC Europa led the way with six total State Cup titles across all competitions, including multiple NCS championships. Fever SC also earned an NCS title after defeating FC Europa in PKs in the U14 Girls final.

Philadelphia International FC secured the U16 Boys championship with a 2-1 win over FC Europa, while PA Classics Academy Reading 09F earned a 3-2 victory over Steel United to claim the U17 Girls title.

Lancaster FC added to the weekend’s list of champions with a win in the U18/19 Boys division and also picked up a Challenge Cup title in U19 Boys.

From dramatic PK shootouts to milestone victories, this year’s State Cup finals weekend delivered memorable moments across all three competitions. With trophies lifted and champions crowned, the focus now shifts to the next stage as Presidents Cup winners prepare for regional play and NCS champions move on to the US Youth Soccer National Championships later this summer.

U12 Girls: Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL 2014 5-2 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 14G Pre-ECNL 
U12 Boys: FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT Black ’14 4-1 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 14B Pre-ECNL 
U13 Boys: Mountain Top Youth SA MTFC MAYHEM 0-2 FC Europa FCE 2013 Boys ECNL RL 
U13 Girls: Hulmeville SC Mavericks 2013 1-0 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE Valkyrie 
U14 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2012 Boys ECNL RL 3-2 Philadelphia International FC 2012 Boys Elite 
U14 Girls: FC Europa FCE 2012 Girls ECNL RL 1-1 (PKs: 4-5) Fever SC Fever SC 12G Academy Red 
U15 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2011 Boys ECNL RL 1-0 Hulmeville SC Hulmeville SC Demons 2011 NPL (A) 
U15 Girls: PA Classics Academy Reading 11F 2-0 FC Europa FCE 2011 Girls ECNL RL 
U16 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2010 Boys ECNL RL 1-2 Philadelphia International FC 2010 Boys Elite 
U16 Girls: 1776 United FC 1776 United 10 Girls NL Elite 0-2 Warrington SC 2010G Warrington FC United 
U17 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2009 Boys ECNL RL 3-0 Steel United PA 09B Elite 
U17 Girls: Steel United PA Steel United 09G Elite 2-3 PA Classics PA Classics Academy Reading 09F 
U18/19 Boys: Lancaster FC Lancaster FC ECNL RL B07/08 3-1 North Union United SC NUU 07 Cannons 
U18/19 Girls: Warrington SC 2008G Warrington FC Lightning 2-1 Lionville SC Lionville ‘08 Blue Warriors 

U12 Boys: FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT White ’14 1-2 Montgomery United SC 2014 Boys APEX Black 
U12 Girls: FC Europa FCE 2014 Girls Pre ECNL 1-1 (PKs 8-7) Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 2014G preECNL-RL 
U13 Boys: Fever SC FEVER 2013 ACADEMY 3-0 FC Europa FCE 2013 Boys Elite Black 
U13 Girls: 1776 United FC 1776 United FC 13 Girls Regional 0-3 North Union United SC NUU 13F Strikers 
U14 Boys: Radnor SC 2012 Boys Premier 5-1 Quaker Elite Soccer Club Celtic 
U14 Girls: PA Mutiny Gold Soul 12 1-0 Springfield SC Savages 12 
U15 Boys: Whitpain Recreation Assoc Whitpain 2011 Black Freedom 0-1 FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 11 Boys Black 
U15 Girls: Falls SC FSC Lady Lions 2011 Girls Premier 2-3 Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 11 Coppa Storm Black 
U16 Boys: FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 10 Boys Black 0-1 Lighthouse SC Force 
U16 Girls: Central Susquehanna SC CSSC Phoenix 10 2-2 (PKs: 5-4) Anthracite FC 2010 Girls 
U17 Boys: Coventry SA Hurricanes 3-1 Philadelphia International FC 2009 Boys Elite   
U17 Girls: Lionville SC Lionville ‘09 Blue Army 0-3 Lancaster Inferno Lancaster Inferno FC 09  
U19 Girls: Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons 07/08G 0-0 (PKs: 3-5) Towamencin Youth Assn Towamencin Force 
U19 Boys: Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Rhinelander 0-0 (PKs: 4-3) Vereinigung Erzgebirge VE TIMBERS 

U9 Boys Gold: Keystone FC Pre-Academy 17B (H) 1-2 FC Europa FCE 2017 Boys Pre ECNL 
U9 Boys Silver: Capital Area SA CASA 2017M Premier 2-4 Council Rock United CRUSA 2017 Raptors    
U9 Boys Bronze: Montgomery United SC Chelsea 5-0 Valley SC Valley Tigers 2017 Blue  
U9 Girls Gold: Springfield SC Springfield Storm 4-1 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 17G Black 
U9 Girls Silver: West-Mont United S.A 2017G Blue 2-2 (PKs: 3-2) Penn Fusion Soccer Academy Reds 2017 
U9 Girls Bronze: Philadelphia International FC 2017 Girls Blue (H) 6-0 Horsham Soccer 2017 Horsham Hurricanes Gold (G)  
U10 Boys Gold: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’16 6-2 West-Mont United S.A 2016B Blue  
U10 Boys Silver: FC DELCO White Conshy ’16 2-0 Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 16 Azzur  
U10 Boys Bronze: Colonial SC Colonial Crushers Red 16 2-0 King of Prussia SC Prussians 2016 Boys Blue  
U10 Girls Gold: Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 16G Black 2-0 Montgomery United SC 2016 Girls APEX Black 12  
U10 Girls Silver: Penn Fusion Soccer Academy Reds 2016 5-2 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 16G Red  
U10 Girls Bronze: Philadelphia International FC 2016 Girls Blue 2-0 Eagle F.C. Eagle FC 16G Black  
U11 Boys Gold: FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT Black ’15 4-1 Montgomery United SC 2015 Boys APEX 
U11 Boys Silver: Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 15 Black 0-3 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE 2015 Green 
U11 Boys Bronze: Haverford SC 2015 Red Devils 3-1 Capital Area SA CASA 2015M Premier   
U11 Girls Gold: Council Rock United FC Bucks 2015 Red Stars 4-2 Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL 2015 (A) 
U11 Girls Silver: Western Lehigh United SC WLUSC 2015 Girls – Hassan 0-2 Haverford SC 2015 Her-icanes 
U11 Girls Bronze: PA Classics Harrisburg (LDSA) PA Classics Hbg 2015 Girls U11 Academy 4-0 FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 15 Girls Black  
U12 Boys: FC DELCO Black Dtown ’14 (B) 3-0 Montgomery United SC 2014 Boys APEX Green 
U12 Girls: North Union United SC NUU 14F Valor 4-2 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA 2014G Pre-Aspire 
U13 Boys: Rebels Futbol Club 2013 Boys – Orange 0-1 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’13 (B) 
U13 Girls: FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 13 Girls Black 0-0 (PKs: 3-4) FC DELCO Black Conshy ’13 (G) 
U14 Boys: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’12 (B) 3-1 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA 2012B EDP 
U14 Girls: Pennsylvania Soccer Academy PSA 2012 Fury 1-0 FC DELCO Black Dtown ’12 (G) 
U15 Boys: Langhorne Neshaminy United SC Langhorne United Dragons 0-1 Springfield SC Hurricanes 2011 
U15 Girls: FC DELCO Black Dtown ’11 (G) 4-0 Lionville SC Lionville ‘11 Pride (A) 
U16 Boys: HEX FC Dominion USYS 10 B II 0-4 FC Montco Dragons 
U16 Girls: Montgomery United SC 2010 Girls APEX 0-3 Colonial SC Colonial Crusaders Red 10 
U17 Boys: ENCO United Soccer Club ENCO ’09 (u17) Boys Red 2-3 Rebels Futbol Club 2009 Boys 
U17 Girls: Radnor SC 2009 Girls Black (Formerly 2008 Girls Black) 0-4 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’09 (G) 
U18 Boys: Lititz Youth Soccer Club Lititz Shock 0-0 (PKs: 5-4)Hunter SC Blue Devils 
U18 Girls: Pennsylvania Soccer Academy PSA 08 Premier 0-0 (PKs: 4-1) Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 08/09 Coppa United 
U19 Boys: West Schuylkill FC West Schuylkill FC Titans 0-1 Lancaster FC Lancaster FC 2007 Boys Elite 
U19 Girls: Triboro Soccer Club Strikers_Triboro SC 1-0 Hunter SC Elite 

2026 State Cup Finals Results: Day 3

May 17, 2026 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

The 2026 State Cup Finals came to an end on Sunday as the WSFS Bank Sportsplex with over 20 action filled matches across the Challenge Cup, Presidents Cup and National Championship Series.

Check out Sunday’s scores below!

NCS:
U13 Girls: Hulmeville SC Mavericks 2013 1-0 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE Valkyrie
U14 Girls: FC Europa FCE 2012 Girls ECNL RL 1-1 (PKs: 4-5) Fever SC Fever SC 12G Academy Red
U15 Girls: PA Classics Academy Reading 11F 2-0 FC Europa FCE 2011 Girls ECNL RL
U16 Girls: 1776 United FC 1776 United 10 Girls NL Elite 0-2 Warrington SC 2010G Warrington FC United
U17 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2009 Boys ECNL RL 3-0 Steel United PA 09B Elite
U17 Girls: Steel United PA Steel United 09G Elite 2-3 PA Classics PA Classics Academy Reading 09F
U18/19 Boys: Lancaster FC Lancaster FC ECNL RL B07/08 3-1 North Union United SC NUU 07 Cannons
U18/19 Girls: Warrington SC 2008G Warrington FC Lightning 2-1 Lionville SC Lionville ‘08 Blue Warriors

Presidents Cup:
U17 Girls: Lionville SC Lionville ‘09 Blue Army 0-3 Lancaster Inferno Lancaster Inferno FC 09
U19 Boys: Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Rhinelander 0-0 (PKs: 4-3) Vereinigung Erzgebirge VE TIMBERS
U19 Girls: Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons 07/08G 0-0 (PKs: 3-5) Towamencin Youth Assn Towamencin Force

Challenge Cup:
U11 Boys Gold: FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT Black ’15 4-1 Montgomery United SC 2015 Boys APEX
U11 Boys Silver: Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 15 Black 0-3 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE 2015 Green
U11 Girls Gold: Council Rock United FC Bucks 2015 Red Stars 4-2 Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL 2015 (A)
U11 Girls Silver: Western Lehigh United SC WLUSC 2015 Girls – Hassan 0-2 Haverford SC 2015 Her-icanes
U17 Boys: ENCO United Soccer Club ENCO ’09 (u17) Boys Red 2-3 Rebels Futbol Club 2009 Boys
U17 Girls: Radnor SC 2009 Girls Black (Formerly 2008 Girls Black) 0-4 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’09 (G)
U18 Boys: Lititz Youth Soccer Club Lititz Shock 0-0 (PKs: 5-4) Hunter SC Blue Devils
U18 Girls: Pennsylvania Soccer Academy PSA 08 Premier 0-0 (PKs: 4-1) Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 08/09 Coppa United
U19 Girls: Triboro Soccer Club Strikers_Triboro SC 1-0 Hunter SC Elite

2026 State Cup Finals Results: Day 2

May 16, 2026 by mweindel


The 2026 State Cup Finals are in full swing at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex, with an action-packed May 16 featuring 26 combined matches across the Challenge Cup, Presidents Cup, and National Championship Series!

Check out Saturday’s scores below!

NCS:
U12 Boys:
FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT Black ’14 4-1 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 14B Pre-ECNL
U13 Boys: Mountain Top Youth SA MTFC MAYHEM 0-2 FC Europa FCE 2013 Boys ECNL RL
U14 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2012 Boys ECNL RL 3-2 Philadelphia International FC 2012 Boys Elite
U15 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2011 Boys ECNL RL 1-0 Hulmeville SC Hulmeville SC Demons 2011 NPL (A)
U16 Boys: FC Europa FCE 2010 Boys ECNL RL 1-2 Philadelphia International FC 2010 Boys Elite

Presidents Cup:
U12 Boys: FC DELCO Pre MLS NEXT White ’14 1-2 Montgomery United SC 2014 Boys APEX Black
U12 Girls: FC Europa FCE 2014 Girls Pre ECNL 1-1 (PKs 8-7) Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 2014G preECNL-RL
U13 Boys: Fever SC FEVER 2013 ACADEMY 3-0 FC Europa FCE 2013 Boys Elite Black
U13 Girls: 1776 United FC 1776 United FC 13 Girls Regional 0-3 North Union United SC NUU 13F Strikers
U14 Boys: Radnor SC 2012 Boys Premier 5-1 Quaker Elite Soccer Club Celtic
U14 Girls: PA Mutiny Gold Soul 12 1-0 Springfield SC Savages 12
U15 Boys: Whitpain Recreation Assoc Whitpain 2011 Black Freedom 0-1 FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 11 Boys Black
U15 Girls: Falls SC FSC Lady Lions 2011 Girls Premier 2-3 Philadelphia SC Philadelphia SC Surf 11 Coppa Storm Black
U16 Boys: FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 10 Boys Black 0-1 Lighthouse SC Force
U16 Girls: Central Susquehanna SC CSSC Phoenix 10 2-2 (PKs: 5-4) Anthracite FC 2010 Girls
U17 Boys: Coventry SA Hurricanes 3-1 Philadelphia International FC 2009 Boys Elite   

Challenge Cup:
U12 Boys: FC DELCO Black Dtown ’14 (B) 3-0 Montgomery United SC 2014 Boys APEX Green
U12 Girls: North Union United SC NUU 14F Valor 4-2 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA 2014G Pre-Aspire
U13 Boys: Rebels Futbol Club 2013 Boys – Orange 0-1 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’13 (B)
U13 Girls: FC Ballyhoo FC Ballyhoo 13 Girls Black 0-0 (PKs: 3-4) FC DELCO Black Conshy ’13 (G)
U14 Boys: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’12 (B) 3-1 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA 2012B EDP
U14 Girls: Pennsylvania Soccer Academy PSA 2012 Fury 1-0 FC DELCO Black Dtown ’12 (G)
U15 Boys: Langhorne Neshaminy United SC Langhorne United Dragons 0-1 Springfield SC Hurricanes 2011
U15 Girls: FC DELCO Black Dtown ’11 (G) 4-0 Lionville SC Lionville ‘11 Pride (A)
U16 Boys: HEX FC Dominion USYS 10 B II 0-4 FC Montco Dragons
U16 Girls: Montgomery United SC 2010 Girls APEX 0-3 Colonial SC Colonial Crusaders Red 10

US Youth Soccer Announces Format Change for National Championships 

September 25, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

TO: Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Member Organizations  
FROM: David Jones, Director of Competitions  
DATE: September 25, 2025 
RE: US Youth Soccer Announces Format Change for National Championships 

US Youth Soccer has announced a major format change to its National Championships, aimed at creating the best youth sports experience in the country. Beginning with the current season, State Cup champions from all 54 state associations will directly advance to the National Championships, eliminating the Regional Championship round.  

For Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, this does not change the structure or format of our State Cup. Our competition will continue to operate as it always has, with the same rules, format, and schedule in place. Presidents Cup and Challenge Cup will also remain the unchanged.  

This exciting change is designed to: 

  • Enhance the value and visibility of State Cups as core qualifying events 
  • Streamline the championship pathway to reduce travel demands 
  • Celebrate tradition while embracing progress to deliver a more focused, player-centered experience at the national level 

Along with the State Cup champions, group winners from National League Winter events will also qualify, bringing even more representation and competition to the national stage.  

This format change reflects the feedback of member associations, clubs, coaches, and families, aligning with USYS’ long-term vision of enhancing competition while easing the burdens on players and parents. The result is a streamlined, meaningful, and memorable pathway to the National Championships.  

More details about qualification timelines, host locations, and event details will be shared in the coming weeks.  

24 EPA Players Receive USYS National Championship Individual Award 

September 19, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

US Youth Soccer has announced its individual award winners from the 2025 National Championships presented by New York Life and National Presidents Cup, with 24 Eastern Pennsylvania players receiving recognition for their outstanding performances. 

Players were named to their respective age group’s Best XI or recognized as an MVP, Golden Boot, or Golden Glove recipient. 

Selections for the Best XI and Golden Ball were determined by votes from team coaches during the weeks of competition in Tampa and Orlando, Fla. The Golden Boot was awarded to the top goal-scorer in each age group, while the Golden Glove went to the goalkeeper who allowed the fewest goals. 

National Championships

U19 Boys  

  • Brian O’Neil- FC DELCO NAL ’06 
  • Benjamin Goodrich- HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 
  • Braeden Brownholtz- HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 

U19 Girls  

  • Viktorya Luckenbach- Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black
  • Haley Bull Penn- Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black

Golden Ball  

  • Benjamin Goodrich- HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 

Golden Glove 

  • Chelsea Coburn- Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black

National Presidents Cup

19U Boys  

  • Fusia Donzo- Lower Merion SC 007’s  
  • Grahm Costello (MVP)- Lower Merion SC 007’s
  • Bennet Kane- Lower Merion SC 007’s  

19U Girls  

  • Mackenzie Hermann- Towamencin Youth Assn Tornadoes

18U Boys  

  • Adam Shiloni- Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Mountaineers 
  • Ryan Falcone- Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Mountaineers   
  • Keegan Courduff- Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Mountaineers 

18U Girls  

  • Reese Hughes- Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons
  • Samantha Knisely- Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons
  • Ella Garmen- Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons

17U Boys  

  • Vincenzo Harwood- Huntingdon Valley AA Sting 2008 

16U Boys  

  • Jay Koch- FC Montco Legends

16U Girls  

  • Elyse Shull- Keystone FC Premier
  • Allison Scheungrab- Keystone FC Premier

15U Boys  

  • Kevin Wagner- Huntingdon Valley AA Stingers 2010

14U Boys 

  • William Booth- Steel United 11B Elite

Golden Glove 

  • Grahm Costello- Lower Merion SC 007’s  
  • Elisabeth Bordner- Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons  
  • Grace Grim- Keystone FC Premier  

Golden Boot  

  • Fusia Donz- Lower Merion SC 007’s
  • Mackenzie Siler- Keystone FC Premier 

Penn FC Claims U19 Girls National Championship as Seven Eastern Pennsylvania Teams Shine at US Youth Soccer National Championships 

July 27, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

Seven teams from Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer took the field at the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Orlando, Florida, capping off remarkable seasons by earning a spot on the biggest stage in youth soccer.  

Among the standout performances was Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black (U19 Girls) who made history by capturing the Evelyn Gill/Kathy Zolad Cup.  

The team’s title run was nothing short of thrilling. In the semifinal, both Penn FC and Wisconsin’s Madison 56ers Elite remained scoreless after two overtime periods, but Penn FC came out on top, winning 5-4 in penalty kicks. In the final, they completed a thrilling comeback, erasing a 2-0 deficit to defeat the defending champions MI Rangers FC Elite 3-2 and secure the U19 Girls title.  

Eastern Pennsylvania teams showed determination throughout the week, with YMS 10B Premier United (U15 Boys) making a run to the semifinals for the second straight year before falling in penalty kicks. Eastern Pennsylvania fought hard in challenging group-play matches and competed fiercely against top teams from across the country.  

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer congratulates all seven teams on an incredible season. Reaching the National Championships is a major achievement, and each team represented the region with determination and pride.  

Below are the full results from the 2025 US Youth Soccer Nationals.  

  • U14 Girls: Hex FC Dominion 11G 2 – 3 The Football Academy 11G Silver (NJ) (NJ) 
  • U15 Boys: YMS 10B Premier United 2 – 0 Indy Premier Elite 64 10B (IN) 
  • U16 Girls: NJ Nationals 09G Elite (NJ) 2 – 0 HEX FC Dominion 09G  
  • U17 Girls: Michigan Tigers Elite 64 08G (MI) 1 – 0  Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black 
  • U18/19 Boys: Raiders FC 2007 (IL) 2 – 2 FC DELCO NAL ’06 
  • U18/19 Boys: HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 2-0 CFYSC 06B Premier (IL) (IL)  
  • 18U/19U Girls: Solar South 06/07G Adames FDL (TX-N) 0 – 1 Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black 
  • U14 Girls: Hex FC Dominion 11G 2-0 St. Croix 11G Academy NL  
  • U15 Boys: YMS 10B Premier United 1-1 Team Challenger FC B10 Black  
  • U16 Girls: HEX FC Dominion 09G 0-5 Rebel Elite 09 Black  
  • U17 Girls: WIUFC Elite 64 08G 4-1 Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black 
  • U18/19 Boys: Azzurri Storm Elite 64 07B 0-3 FC DELCO NAL ’06  
  • U18/19 Boys: HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 1-2 Ohio Galaxies FC Elite 64 06/07B 
  • U18/19 Girls: Cook Inlet SC Elite 64 06G 2-0 Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black 
  • U14 Girls: NWI Lions United 2011G Yellow (IN SC) (IN) 1 – 1 Hex FC Dominion 11G 
  • U15 Boys: 10 (15U) CVFC Wolfsburg (NC) (NC) 0 – 1 YMS 10B Premier United 
  • U16 Girls: Solar South 09G Naizer FDL (TX-N) (TXN) 3 – 2 HEX FC Dominion 09G  
  • U17 Girls: Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black 3 – 1 CDA Slammers Elite 64 08G (CA-S) (CAS) 
  • U18/19 Boys: FC DELCO NAL ’06 1 – 3 Alliance Fire 06/07B (IN) (IN) 
  • U18/19 Boys: KCL Academy 06/07 (KS) (KS) 0 – 1 HEX FC Dominion 06/07B 
  • U18/19 Girls: Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black 4 – 0 FW United Elite 64 06/07G (IN) (IN) 
  • U15 Boys: Tuzos Tucson Academy 10B E64 (AZ) (AZ) 3-3 PKs: 3-1 YMS 10B Premier United 
  • U18/19 Girls: Madison 56ers Elite 64 06/07G (WI) 0 – 0 PKs: 4 – 5 Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black 
  • U18/19 Girls: MI Rangers FC Elite 64 06/07G (MI) 2 – 3 Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black 

Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black Crowned National Champions 

July 27, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

In a thrilling comeback on the final day of the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships, Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black captured the 19U Girls National Title and brought the championship home to Eastern Pennsylvania.  

Facing the defending national champions MI Rangers FC Elite 64 06/07G (MI), Penn FC fell behind 2-0 in the first half. The team responded with determination, scoring three goals late in the second half to earn a dramatic 3-2 victory and claim the Evelyn Gill/Kathy Zolad Cup, awarded to the 19U Girls National Champions.  

The win marked the end of a competitive journey that began at the state level, moved through Eastern Regional Championships, and culminated at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.  

Congratulations to the Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black on a remarkable achievement and a well-earned national championship.  

A full recap of Eastern Pennsylvania’s teams at the 2025 USYS National Championships will be available soon.  

Penn FC Youth 2007 Black to play in U19 Girls USYS National Championship Final

July 27, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

Penn FC Youth 2007 Black is competing for the Evelyn Gill/Kathy Zolad Cup in the National Championship Final today at 10:30 AM, with the match airing live on ESPNU. The team earned its spot with a strong showing in group play, followed by an intense semifinal match. After a hard-fought game going into overtime, Penn FC clinched its place in the finals in a thrilling round of PKs. This appearance marks a major accomplishment for the team and a proud moment for Penn FC Youth. Tune in to ESPNU to cheer Eastern Pennsylvania on and bring home the gold!

Seven Eastern Pennsylvania Teams Head to USYS National Championships 

July 21, 2025 by easternpennsylvaniayouthsocceradmin

Seven teams will represent Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer at the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Orlando, Florida from July 23-28. These teams earned their place on the national stage through dominant runs at the state, regional, and league levels, and now they’ll face off against the best teams in the country in the most prestigious youth soccer championship.  

HEX FC Dominion 11G (14U Girls)  
HEX FC Dominion 11G, one of four National League qualifiers from Eastern Pennsylvania, reached the final of the 2025 State Cup and will look to carry that momentum into Nationals.  

YMS 10B Premier United (15U Boys)  
YMS 10B Premier United returns to Nationals for the second straight year, looking to build on its 2024 semifinal appearance. The 2025 State Cup champions and National League qualifiers were also State Cup finalists in 2023 and will look to continue their upward trajectory on the national stage. 

HEX FC Dominion 09G (16U Girls)  
HEX FC Dominion 09G, also National League qualifiers, were finalists in the 2025 State Cup and bring both momentum, grit, and consistency to the national tournament.  

Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black (17U Girls) 
Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black head to Orlando as both Eastern Regional Champions and 2025 State Cup finalists. The team’s consistent high-level performance this year makes them as a strong contender.  

FC DELCO NAL ’06 (18/19U Boys)  
FC DELCO NAL ‘06 completed a dominant run through three major competitions, winning the State Cup, Eastern Regionals, and the NAL National Championship. The last FC DELCO team to win the McGuire Cup, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, was in 2003.

HEX FC Dominion 06/07B (18/19U Boys)  
HEX FC Dominion is led by legendary coach Mike Gorni, who returns to Nationals after winning the McGuire Cup in 2019. Gorni’s resume includes five national titles, 42 state championships, and 26 years of experience with the Olympic Development Program. With his leadership, the National League qualifiers are a team to watch this week.  

Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black (18/19U Girls) 
Penn FC Youth 2007 F Black is having an historic season, capturing the 2025 State Cup and Eastern Regional titles. No girls U19 team from Eastern Pennsylvania has ever won a national championship, and only one U18 team has done so. This group has the potential to make history.

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is proud to have these seven outstanding teams representing our state on the national stage. Each earned their place at Nationals through hard work and consistent excellence and now they’re ready to compete with the very best.  

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