What is the Player Pathway Program?
The Player Pathway Program (PPP), presented by Kinetic PT, is an invite-only, club-neutral supplemental training program for identified talented players to practice under the Philadelphia Union player development methodology and principles.
Who is the PPP for?
The Player Pathway Program is for dedicated travel players U7 - U16 (Boys) and U8 - U18 (Girls). These athletes seek high-quality supplemental training and competition that complements their existing club training schedules.
We are excited to share some important dates for the upcoming Boys 2026/2027 PPP Season.
ID EVENTS (Summer 2026)
ZONE 1: U7 – U12
✅ Dates: July 10 & July 31
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: U7, U8, U9
- 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm: U10, U11
- 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm: U12
ZONE 2: U13 – U16
✅ Dates: July 24 & August 7
- 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm: U13
- 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm: U14
- 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm: U15, U16
Registration for the ID events will open soon, so keep an eye out! For now, SAVE THE DATE!
PPP Boys Town Hall Meeting
We will also be hosting a Town Hall on April 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm, where we will present next year’s program, structure, and key details for the season ahead.
To join or access this meeting, please fill out this form, and a Zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting:
We look forward to an exciting year ahead and to continuing to build on the growth of our players and programs.
❓If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out:
- Patrick Kelleher – pkelleher@philadelphiaunion.com
- Jason Schwartz – jschwartz@philadelphiaunion.com
The Girls Player Pathway Program (PPP) is an invite-only, supplemental training environment designed for high-potential players seeking a higher level of development within the Philadelphia Union methodology.
We are excited to share some important dates for the upcoming Girls 2026/2027 PPP Season.
ID EVENTS (Summer 2026)
✅ Tryout #1: Saturday, July 18
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: U8, U9, U10, U11
- 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm: U12, U13, U14
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: U15, U16, U17, U18
✅ Tryout #2: Friday, August 7
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: U8, U9, U10, U11
- 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm: U12, U13, U14
- 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: U15, U16, U17, U18
Registration for the ID events will open soon, so keep an eye out! For now, SAVE THE DATE!
So that we can get a good idea of numbers for each age breakdown, please fill out this Google form if you plan on attending the ID Sessions:
NOTE: THIS IS NOT YOUR REGISTRATION!
❓If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out:
- Lisa Cotter – lcotter@philadelphiaunion.com
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.
