Boys PPP 2026 ID Sessions

ID Sessions are now open. Register today to be evaluated and take the next step in your development.

The Philadelphia Union’s Boys Player Pathway Program continues to grow, and with that growth comes exciting new opportunities.

For the 2026–2027 season, we are introducing a new Showcase Pathway for U15–U16 players. This addition reflects the program’s success and allows us to support players better as they prepare for the next stage of their soccer journey, including the path to college.

Our core Player Pathway is also expanding and will now serve ages U7–U14. Along with a broader age range, players can expect new features and enhanced benefits designed to elevate their development experience.

⬇️ Registration at bottom of page ⬇️

SHOWCASE PATHWAY

Core Benefits:

• PPP Welcome Event & Media Day
• 23 Training Sessions
• (4) Showcase Tournaments
• (2) Supplemental Trainings
• Video Footage for all Events
• PPP Summer Camp
• PPP End of Season Event

College Prep Benefits:

• College Highlight Video support
• One-on-One Evaluation Meeting 
• Game/Training Film Sessions 
• College Introduction Email Drafting
• College Prep Advisory Seminars

PLAYER PATHWAY

Core Benefits:

• PPP Welcome Event & Media Day
• 20 Training Sessions
• Frozeover OR Union Turf Cup (Players will be Staff Choice)
• (2) EDP Tournaments
• Spiideo Usage for all WSFS events
• PPP End of Season Event
• PPP Summer ‘27 Camp

Supplemental Benefits:

• (1) 5v5 in-house tournament
• (1) PPP Pickup Soccer Event
• (1) PPP Only Futsal Clinic
• Discounted small group trainings (through PDP, additional cost)
• EPL Tour (additional cost)
• NYCFC x NYRB x PPP Showcases (Select players only)
• PPP Union Game (with potential for players' experience) (additional cost)
• PPP x UDP Festival (Select Players Only)

What is the "Pathway" in the Player Pathway Program?

The Philadelphia Union is dedicated to developing young talent into the best versions of themselves on and off the field. Our dedicated pathway is here to help those players thrive in the right environment.

We want to prepare our players for any path that fits their needs and development, whether in their club environment, our academy, high school, college, semi-pro, etc. As players develop, so will their exposure to high-performance environments within our program.

All training is grounded in the Philadelphia Union’s methodology and core principles. Every term, concept, and session reflects what the Union values and how it succeeds.

Exercises are designed to challenge players’ perspectives on the game, introducing complex and thought-provoking ideas aligned with our methodology.

Each session integrates Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Mental components to support well-rounded development.

What is the selection process?

Every player must be identified or recommended through Philadelphia Union Youth programs or our Open ID Events. Selected players will be invited to join the PPP and placed into their age group Training Pool.

Training pools are designed to be adaptable to players’ individual needs, allowing movement within groups throughout the year to maximize growth and to challenge their development.

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER YOUR PLAYER UP! If your player should play up, we will make that adjustment.