Union Youth

Girls PPP 2026 ID Sessions

Girls PPP IDs

Girls Registration is now open!

We want the best girls in the region to come try out for our 2026/27 Player Pathway Program, presented by Kinetic PT, The PPP will give your player opportunities to showcase talent, develop and grow in a professional training environment, play with top talent from other clubs, and learn from Philadelphia Union USSF Licensed coaches.

Who is the PPP for?

The Player Pathway Program is for dedicated travel players U8 - U18 (Girls). These athletes seek high-quality supplemental training and competition that complements their existing club training schedules. PPP is an invite-only, club-neutral supplemental training program for identified talented players to practice under the Philadelphia Union player development methodology and principles.

The dates for the NEW age breakdown are below. If we think your player should play up, we will make that adjustment. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER YOUR PLAYER UP!

U6: August 1st 2020 - July 31st 2021
U7: August 1st 2019 - July 31st 2020
U8: August 1st 2018 - July 31st 2019
U9: August 1st 2017 - July 31st 2018
U10: August 1st 2016 - July 31st 2017
U11: August 1st 2015 - July 31st 2016
U12: August 1st 2014 - July 31st 2015
U13: August 1st 2013 - July 31st 2014
U14: August 1st 2012 - July 31st 2013
U15: August 1st 2011 - July 31st 2012
U16: August 1st 2010 - July 31st 2011
U17: August 1st 2009 - July 31st 2010
U18: August 1st 2008 - July 31st 2009
ID EVENT DATES

ID EVENT DATES

✅ 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

❓Questions, please contact: Lisa Cotter

PPP Pathway

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.

PPP Methodology

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.

PPP Methodology Circle
PPP Selection

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.