2026 Summer Select ID Sessions

2026 Summer Select ID Sessions Are Here!

“We’re proud to bring our third year of Summer Select to Eastern Pennsylvania, giving young players the chance to showcase their skills, train at WSFS Bank Sportsplex, and represent the Union in two EDP tournaments this summer."

- Patrick Kelleher, Select Teams and PPP Boys Director

Open to Boys (U8-U18) & Girls (U8-U16)

The summer select program is open to all travel players, with each registered player being evaluated at our ID sessions. This year, we will host two ID events to give players an extra opportunity to be evaluated. While not compulsory, it is recommended that players attend both sessions so that coaches can properly assess them.

Players will need to attend at least one of the ID sessions so they can be accurately evaluated and placed in teams.
There will be at least one team per age group accepted into the program (providing we have enough numbers for that respective age group).
Teams will practice twice a week for 6 weeks and play in 2 EDP tournaments.

Registration for the ID Session is $10. REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 12, 2025
Attend the ID sessions to be evaluated.
Receive communication about tryout results.
Selected players will register through Daysmart on the "Philadelphia Union Summer Select 2026" registration and pay: $650.
Attend as many of the 12 scheduled training sessions as possible.
Participate in 2 summer tournaments.

FIRST SESSION:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 - INDOOR TURF FIELD

5:30 - 6:45pm: 2018/2017/2016 GIRLS
7:00 - 8:15pm: 2015/2014/2013 GIRLS
8:30 - 9:45pm: 2012/2011/2010 GIRLS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 - INDOOR TURF FIELD

2:30 - 3:45pm: 2018 BOYS
4:00 - 5:15pm: 2016 BOYS
5:30 - 6:45pm: 2014 BOYS
7:00 - 8:15pm: 2012 BOYS
8:30 - 9:45pm: 2010 BOYS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 - OUTDOOR FIELD 4

12:00 - 1:15pm: 2017 BOYS
1:30 - 2:45pm: 2015 BOYS
3:00 - 4:15pm: 2013 BOYS
4:30 - 5:45pm: 2011 BOYS
6:00 - 7:15pm: 2009/2008 BOYS

SECOND SESSION:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 - INDOOR TURF FIELD

6:30 - 7:45pm: 2018/2017/2016 GIRLS
8:00 - 9:15pm: 2015/2014/2013 GIRLS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 - INDOOR TURF FIELD

6:30 - 7:45pm: 2018 & 2017 BOYS
8:00 - 9:15pm: 2016 & 2015 BOYS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 - OUTDOOR FIELDS 4, 5, AND 6

12:00 - 1:15pm: 2009 & 2008 BOYS - Field 6
12:00 - 1:15pm: 2010 BOYS & 2012/2011/2010 GIRLS - Field 5
12:00 - 1:15pm: 2011 BOYS - Field 4
1:30 - 2:45pm: 2012 BOYS - Field 6
1:30 - 2:45pm: 2013 BOYS - Field 5
1:30 - 2:45pm: 2014 BOYS - Field 4

*Make-up date in case of a cancellation on 1/10 will be 1/24.

PRACTICES:

Teams will have 12 practices throughout the 6-week program.
Teams will practice Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 - 7:45pm or 8:00 - 9:15pm).
First practice Monday, June 15, final practice Thursday, July 23.
Individual team practice dates and times to be announced once teams are formed.

WHERE: WSFS Bank Sportsplex 2485 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013

Turf Fields 4, 5, and 6

TOURNAMENTS:

July 10 – 11: EDP Central Jersey Invitational - Multiple locations. (Select teams)
July 18 - 19: Lititz Summer Showcase - Multiple locations. (Only Select High School teams)
July 25 – 26: EDP Summer Sizzler - Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Hammonton, NJ (All teams)

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

This prestigious program registration cost is an "all-in fee" that covers:

2 Summer tournaments coached by union youth coaches.
12 Training sessions with union youth coaches.
Union player pack: 2x Jerseys, 1x shorts, 1x socks.
Professional, challenging, and engaging environment.
Developmental curriculum aligned with the Union Academy.
Coaching delivered by the professional union youth coaching staff.
Entertaining and energetic activities designed to create a unique and memorable experience.

PAYMENT:

No payment, besides the $10 ID Session fee, is due until after the ID Sessions have been completed. We will be offering parents the option to split their summer select fee ($650) into three separate transactions. The first deposit ($325) will be paid when registering for the "Philadelphia Union Summer Select 2026" registration. This registration will open upon completion of the ID Sessions. The second payment ($162.50) will be due on 3/1/26, with the third and final payment ($162.50) due on 5/1/26. Parents also have the option of paying in full when registering.