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College Soccer Playoffs: November 20–22

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College playoff season is here, and teams from across Eastern Pennsylvania are gearing up for a huge week of NCAA Tournament action. From Division I to Division III, our local programs are stepping onto the national stage with a chance to extend their seasons and make deep postseason runs.  

Division I Men’s:

  • Lafayette vs. Cornell 
    • November 20 | 5 P.M.  

Division III Men’s:

  • Dickinson vs. Lynchburg 
    • November 22 | 10 A.M. 
  • Messiah vs. Tufts 
    • November 22 | 11 A.M. 

Division I Women’s:

  • Penn State vs. Virginia 
    • November 20 | 6 P.M. 

Divison II Women’s:

  • Kutztown vs. Fairmount St. 
    • November 21 | 10 A.M. 
  • Bloomsburg vs. Gannon 
    • November 21 | 1 P.M. 
  • West Chester vs. West Virginia St.  
    • November 21 | 1 P.M. 
  • Jefferson vs. Wilmington (DE) 
    • November 21 | 3 P.M. 

Division III Women’s:

  • Messiah vs. Calvin  
    • November 21 | 1:30 P.M. 
  • Penn State Harrisburg vs. Mary Washington 
    • November 22 | 1:30 P.M. 
  • Swarthmore vs. Carleton 
    • November 22 | 2:30 P.M. 

The Final Showdown: PIAA State Finals Set for November 14-15 

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The high school season comes to a close this weekend as the PIAA State Finals take place Friday and Saturday at Northeastern High School.  

Teams from Eastern Pennsylvania are represented in all eight finals this weekend, each with a chance to close out their postseason run with a state title. Delaware County Christian reached the boys 1A final and will take on Bentworth, while Faith Christian advanced to the girls 1A championship against Bishop Guilfoyle. In 2A, Lewisburg moved on to face Fairview on the boys side, and Archbishop Wood earned a spot in the girls final against Burrell. The 3A matchups include Abington Heights meeting Conrad Weiser in an all-Eastern Pennsylvania boys final, while Radnor is set to play South Fayette in the girls game. At the 4A level, WC Henderson and Abington will compete for the boys title, and CB South and CB East will meet in an all-local girls final.  

Many of the teams heading into the finals are led by coaches who have spent years developing players within the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer community. Abington Heights’ Frank Dyska also serves as the Director of Coaching at Abington Youth Soccer and Radnor’s Joe Caruolo coaches at the Radnor Soccer Club. Abington head coach Randy Garber brings decades of experience in the region, showing how Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s coaching community continues to shape the game across the state.  

Friday and Saturday will bring the final matchups of the year, with eight teams leaving Northeastern High School as state champions. Best of luck to all teams competing this weekend! 

Boys 1A: Delaware County Christian vs. Bentworth 
– Northeastern High School |Saturday, November 15 | 4 P.M. 

Girls 1A: Faith Christian vs. Bishop Guilfoyle 
– Northeastern High School | Saturday, November 15 | 7 P.M. 

Boys 2A: Lewisburg vs. Fairview 
– Northeastern High School | Friday, November 14 | 4 P.M. 

Girls 2A: Archbishop Wood vs. Burrell 
– Northeastern High School | Friday, November 14 | 7 P.M. 

Boys 3A: Abington Heights vs. Conrad Weiser 
– Northeastern High School | Saturday, November 15 | 10 A.M. 

Girls 3A: Radnor vs. South Fayette 
– Northeastern High School | Saturday, November 15 | 1 P.M. 

Boys 4A: West Chester Henderson vs. Abington 
– Northeastern High School | Friday, November 14 | 10 A.M. 

Girls 4A: CB South vs. CB East 
– Northeastern High School | Friday, November 14 | 1 P.M. 

PIAA Semifinals Kick Off Tuesday

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Just four teams remain in each bracket as the PIAA Semifinals take place on Tuesday, November 11. Teams across Pennsylvania are now just one win away from a trip to the finals, with several schools from Eastern Pennsylvania looking to carry their postseason momentum into championship weekend.

Good luck to everyone competing!

  • Delco Christian vs. Wyoming Seminary 
    • Hamburg Area High School | 5 P.M. 
  • Faith Christian vs. Muncy
    • North Schuylkill High School | 5 P.M.
  • Faith Christian vs. Lewisburg 
    • North Schuylkill High School | 7 P.M. 
  • Archbishop Wood vs. Northwestern Lehigh 
    • Upper Perkiomen High School | 6 P.M. 
  • Harriton vs. Abington Heights 
    • Hamburg Area High School | 7 P.M.  
  • Conrad Weiser vs. Allderdice 
    • Mansion Park Stadium | 6 P.M. 
  • Radnor vs. Lower Dauphin 
    • Cocalico High School | 5 P.M. 
  • Parkland vs. WC Henderson 
    • Hatboro-Horsham High School | 6 P.M. 
  • Seneca Valley vs. Abington 
    • Chambersburg Area High School | 4 P.M. 
  • Central Dauphin vs. CB South 
    • Cocalico High School | 7 P.M. 
  • CB East vs. North Allegheny 
    • Chambersburg Area High School | 6 P.M. 

U.S. Men’s National Team Returns to Subaru Park with Strong Local Ties

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When the U.S. Men’s National Team takes the field at Subaru Park on November 15, fans in Eastern Pennsylvania will see more than a world-class matchup with several familiar faces taking the field close to home.

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 25-player roster features several players with deep roots in the Philadelphia area, including three who came through the Philadelphia Union Academy and grew up playing in the Eastern Pennsylvania youth soccer community.

Brenden Aaronson, the Medford, New Jersey native rose through the Union Academy before starring for the first team, returns to the stadium where his professional career began. Mark McKenzie, another former Union homegrown, developed in the academy systems and quickly became one of the most respected young defenders in the country. Auston Trusty, born in Media and a product of Nether United and the Union Academy, continues his rise on the international stage after years of representing the region with pride.

Fans will get the chance to cheer on the local standouts as the USMNT hosts World-Cup bound Paraguay at Subaru Park on Saturday, November 15 at 5 P.M. To purchase tickets, click here.

DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION (Club/Country; Caps/Goals)
GOALKEEPERS (4): Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati; 0/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 11/0), Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena/ITA; 0/0), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; 3/0)

DEFENDERS (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew; 14/1), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 35/2), Alex Freeman (Orlando City; 11/0), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse FC/FRA; 24/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 78/1), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 37/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 21/0), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel/GER; 4/0), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 4/0)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/ENG; 52/2), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 7/0), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough/ENG; 11/0), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 32/8), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 41/0), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon/FRA; 10/0), Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew; 1/0)

FORWARDS (5): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/ENG; 54/9), Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco/FRA; 27/7), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 16/3), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 33/13), Haji Wright (Coventry City/ENG; 19/7)

PIAA Quarterfinals Set for Saturday, November 8

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The road to the state finals moves on this weekend as teams from across Pennsylvania head into the PIAA Quarterfinals. Saturday’s quarterfinals lineup features several schools from Eastern Pennsylvania looking to extend their playoff run.

Good luck to all teams in Saturday’s quarterfinals!

  • Camp Hill vs. Delco Christian 
    • Conestoga Valley High School | 2 PM 
  • Southern Columbia vs. Wyoming Seminary 
    • North Schuylkill High School | 12 PM 
  • Lancaster Mennonite vs. OLSH 
    • Mansion Park Stadium | 3 PM 
  • Southern Columbia vs. Faith Christian 
    • North Schuylkill High School | 2 PM 
  • Muncy vs. Schuykill Haven 
    • Central Columbia High School | 2 PM 
  • Northwestern Lehigh vs. Faith Christian 
    • North Schuylkill High School | 4 PM 
  • Devon Prep vs. Lewisburg 
    • Northern High School | 2 PM 
  • Trinity vs. Archbishop Wood 
    • Owen J. Roberts High School | 3 PM 
  • Central Columbia vs. Northwestern Lehigh 
    • North Schuylkill High School | 6 PM 
  • Freeport vs. Lancaster Catholic 
    • Mansion Park Stadium | 1 PM 
  • Archbishop Ryan vs. Harriton 
    • Upper Perkiomen High School | 1 PM 
  • Abington Heights vs. Blue Mountain 
    • Lehighton Area High School | 4 PM 
  • Conrad Weiser vs. Franklin Regional 
    • Mansion Park Stadium | 5 PM 
  • Radnor vs. Abington Heights 
    • Lehighton Area High School | 2 PM 
  • St. Hubert’s vs. Lower Dauphin 
    • Conestoga Valley High School | 4 PM 
  • Cocalico vs. South Fayette 
    • Greencastle-Antrim High School | 2 PM 
  • Haverford vs. Parkland 
    • Quakertown Community High School | 2 PM 
  • Emmaus vs. WC Henderson 
    • Quakertown Community High School | 4 PM 
  • Warwick vs. Seneca Valley 
    • Chambersburg Area High School | 5 PM 
  • Abington vs. Fox Chapel 
    • Chambersburg Area High School | 1 PM 
  • Central Dauphin vs. Archbishop Carroll 
    • Owen J. Roberts High School | 1 PM 
  • Nazareth vs. CB South 
    • Upper Perkiomen High School | 3 PM 
  • CB East vs. Seneca Valley 
    • Chambersburg Area High School | 3 PM 
  • Downingtown West vs. North Allegheny 
    • Northern High School | 4 PM 

Seven U.S. Women’s National Team Players Nominated for the FIFA Women’s Best XI

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FIFA has announced the nominees for the 2025 FIFA Best XI, with seven U.S. Women’s National Team players earning recognition. The Best XI highlights the top performers in the world each year and celebrates players who have delivered consistent, high-level contributions for both club and country.

This year’s nominee list includes Emily Fox, Claire Hutton, Emily Sams, Sam Coffey, Croix Bethune, Lindsey Heaps, and Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Tullis-Joyce is also nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper, while Heaps is also nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player.

Fans can take part in the voting process through the official FIFA website.
– Vote for the Women’s Best XI Here
– Vote for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Here

FIFA will announce the final Best XI and individual award winners later this year, and full results will be available on the FIFA website once voting concludes.

College & High School Games of the Week: November 3-8

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College and high school postseason play is in full swing across Eastern Pennsylvania, with teams representing our region on some of the biggest stages in the game.

College programs continue their push toward conference titles and national tournament berths, while others close out strong regular seasons ahead of postseason play. On the high school side, first round matchups kick off Tuesday as teams battle for a spot in the state tournament and a chance to compete for a championship at Northeastern High School in Manchester, PA.

Good luck to all teams competing this week!

College Games

  • D1: Villanova Men’s Soccer vs. Holy Family  
    • Higgins Soccer Complex | 2 PM 
  • D1: Lehigh Men’s Soccer vs. Lafayette  
    • Ulrich Sports Complex | 6 PM 
  • D1: Bucknell Men’s Soccer vs. Loyola  
    • Emmit Field at Holmes Stadium | 7PM  
  • D3: Penn State Harrisburg Women’s Soccer vs. Penn State Berks  
    • Multipurpose Turf Field | TBD 
    • United East Semifinals 
  • D3: Misericordia Women’s Soccer vs. Arcadia 
    • Mangelsdorf Field | 7 PM 
    • MAC Freedom Championships 
  • D3: Kutztown Women’s Soccer vs. Shippensburg  
    • Keystone Field | 3 PM 
  • D3: Millersville Women’s Soccer vs. Shepherd 
    • Pucillo Field | 6 PM 
  • D3: East Stroudsburg Women’s Soccer vs. West Chester  
    • Gregory-Douds Field at Eiler-Martin Stadium | 7 PM 
  • D3: Penn State Harrisburg Men’s Soccer vs. Penn State Abington  
    • Multipurpose Turf Field | TBD  
    • United East Semifinals 
  • D2: Jefferson Women’s Soccer vs. Chestnut Hill  
    • Ravenhill Field | 2PM 
  • D2: West Chester Men’s Soccer vs. Shippensburg  
    • John A. Rockwell Field | 1 PM  
  • D2: Jefferson Men’s Soccer vs. Chestnut Hill  
    • Ravenhill Field | 2PM 
  • D1: University of Pennsylvania Men’s Soccer vs. Princeton 
    • Rhodes Field | 5 P.M. 

High School Games – Tuesday, November 4

  • Julia R. Masterman vs Delco Christian School 
    • Northeast High School | 5 PM  
  • Wyoming Seminary vs. Minersville 
    • Wyoming Seminary High School | 6 PM 
  • Lancaster Mennonite vs. McConnellsburg 
    • McConnellsburg High School | 6 PM 
  • Southern Columbia vs York Catholic  
    • Southern Columbia High School | 6 PM  
  • Camp Hill vs. Millville  
    • Siebert Park Stadium | 6:30 PM 
  • Julia R. Masterman vs. Faith Christian  
    • Northeast High School, Philadelphia | 3 PM 
  • Brandywine Heights vs. Southern Columbia  
    • Brandywine Heights High School | 6 PM  
  • Muncy vs. York Catholic  
    • Shikellamy High School | 5 PM  
  • Holy Redeemer vs. Schuylkill Haven 
    • Wilkes University | 7 PM  
  • Northwestern Lehigh vs. Midd-West  
    • Northwestern Lehigh High School | 7 PM 
  • Lancaster Catholic vs. Faith Christian  
    • Lancaster Catholic High School | 7 PM 
  • Devon Prep vs. Palisades  
    • Rosemont College | 4 PM 
  • Lake Lehman vs. Lewisburg  
    • Lake Lehman High School | 6:15 PM  
  • Juniata vs. Tulpehocken 
    • Mifflin County High School | 8 PM 
  • Trinity vs. Allentown CC  
    • Trinity High School | 6 PM  
  • Villa Joseph Marie vs. Archbishop Wood  
    • CB West High School | 4 PM  
  • Central Columbia vs. Wyoming Area  
    • Central Columbia High School | 6 PM  
  • Northwestern Lehigh vs. Troy  
    • Northwestern Lehigh High School | 5 PM  
  • Forest Hills vs. Lancaster Catholic  
    • Forest Hills High School | 7 PM 
  • Archbishop Ryan vs. Northern  
    • Holy Family University | 7 PM  
  • Harriton vs. Susquehannock  
    • Harriton High School | 6:30 PM  
  • Abington Heights vs. Selinsgrove  
    • Abington Heights High School | 6 PM  
  • Blue Mountain vs. Franklin Towne Charter  
    • Blue Mountain High School | 5 PM  
  • Conrad Weiser vs. Thomas Jefferson  
    • Conrad Weiser High School | 7 PM  
  • York Suburban vs. West Allegheny  
    • West Allegheny High School | 6 PM 
  • Radnor vs Susquehannock 
    • Radnor High School | 6 PM  
  • Shikellamy vs. Abington Heights  
    • Shikellamy High School | 7 PM  
  • St. Hubert’s vs. Strath Haven  
    • Holy Family University | 5 PM  
  • Blue Mountain vs. Lower Dauphin  
    • Blue Mountain High School | 7 PM 
  • Cocalico vs Benjamin Rush  
    • Talon Field, Cocalico High School | 6 PM 
  • Haverford vs. Manheim Twp  
    • Haverford High School | 6 PM  
  • Parkland vs. Springfield Twp  
    • Parkland High School | 6 PM  
  • La Salle College HS vs. Emmaus  
    • La Salle College HS | 6 PM 
  • Wyoming Valley West vs WC Henderson  
    • Spartans Stadium Wyoming Valley West | 6:30 PM  
  • Warwick vs. Great Valley  
    • Warwick High School | 5 PM  
  • Abington vs. Chambersburg  
    • Abington High School | 7 PM  
  • Manheim Township vs. Central Bucks East  
    • Manheim Township High School | 7 PM  
  • Pennridge vs. Central Dauphin  
    • Pennridge High School | 7 PM  
  • Archbishop Carroll vs Parkland  
    • Harriton High School | 4 PM  
  • Nazareth vs. Lower Merion  
    • Nazareth Area High School | 5 PM 
  • Williamsport vs. Central Bucks South  
    • Balls Mills | 6 PM  
  • Downingtown West vs. Mechanicsburg  
    • Downingtown West High School | 6 PM  

Union Roll Past Chicago to Reach Conference Semifinals

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The Philadelphia Union left no doubt in Round One, defeating Chicago Fire FC 3-0 on the road to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Tai Baribo sparked the Union’s fast start, striking twice within the first 16 minutes for his first career playoff goals. Bruno Damiani extended the lead before halftime, finishing off a dominant opening frame for the Union.

Chicago had a chance to pull one back in the 32nd minute, but goalkeeper Andre Blake came up big with a penalty save, his only save of the night, to keep the clean sheet intact.

With the win, the Union advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and will play the rest of their postseason at Subaru Park after earning the Supporters’ Shield as the league’s top team in the regular season. Philadelphia will host either Charlotte FC or New York FC the weekend of November 22.

Salone FC Featured on “Good Morning America” as Part of New U.S. Soccer and Chobani Partnership 

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Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania – October 27, 2025 – Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer club Salone FC was nationally recognized on ABC’s Good Morning America as part of the new U.S. Soccer Federation and Chobani partnership, Feeding the Dream.  

The Good Morning America segment featured Salone FC during a live broadcast announcing the new partnership between U.S. Soccer and Chobani.  

The team was practicing on the field at Subaru Park in Chester, PA on Thursday, Oct. 23rd when U.S. Soccer CEO and General Secretary JT Batson and Chobani Founder & CEO Hamdi Ulukaya called them over and surprised them with the news that they will receive funding to support player development and coaching education along with several other youth clubs across the country.  

“On behalf of Salone FC, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Chobani for their generous sponsorship of the Salone FC Academy,” said Foday Turay, Founder of Salone FC. “Their investment is pivotal in allowing us to educate our coaches and grow the game of soccer. Their commitment to social betterments sets a powerful example for our entire community and we are proud to have their partnership in creating lasting change.” 

The recognition comes as U.S. Soccer and Chobani announced a multi-year partnership making Chobani the Official Nutrition Partner of U.S. Soccer. The collaboration focuses on nourishing potential, strengthening communities, and expanding access to the game through initiatives such as coach-development pathways, the Soccer Forward Foundation, and new nutrition-education tools for coaches and players.  

“Seeing one of our member clubs celebrated on national television is an incredible moment for our state association,” said Chris Branscome, CEO of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer. “Salone FC represents everything our game stands for: community, opportunity, and growth. We’re proud to see their hard work and passion recognize by U.S. Soccer and Chobani.”  

As part of the celebration, Salone FC was invited as special guests at the U.S. Women’s National Team match against Portugal at Subaru Park later that day.  

This collaboration highlights the shared mission between U.S. Soccer, Chobani and youth organizations like Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer to support player development, empower coaches, and strengthen communities through the game.  

Watch the full Good Morning America segment here.

About Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer: Since 1972, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer has worked throughout 36 counties in Eastern Pennsylvania to promote, foster and perpetuate the game of soccer to the region’s youth. Through competitions, educational programs, outreach efforts and coaching clinics, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer impacts the lives of more than 130,000 youth soccer players from ages 5 to 19. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is one of 55 state associations in US Youth Soccer and a member of the United States Soccer Federation. Additional information can be found at www.epysa.org.