Weekend Rundown:
The 2025 summer season came to a close for our Philadelphia Union Summer Select teams this past weekend at the EDP Summer Sizzler, the final tournament of the summer. Facing off against top-tier competition, our squads rose to the occasion, earning impressive results and valuable momentum heading into the offseason. Hosted each summer, the EDP Summer Sizzler is recognized for its high level of play and regularly attracts elite youth teams from across the region.
All 34 Philadelphia Union Summer Select teams competed in this massive tournament experience. Our boys and girls gave it their all, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results:
Won - 65
Lost - 51
Ties - 7
5 1st place finishes - 2013 Boys Cavan, 2013 Boys Gazdag, 2011 Boys Blake, 2009 Boys Quinn, 2015 Girls
5 2nd place finishes - 2017 Blake, 2014 Boys North Jersey, 2011 Boys Gazdag, 2008 Boys Bedoya, 2013 Girls Gazdag.
3 3rd place finishes - 2013 Girls McGlynn, 2012 Boys Cavan, 2017 Boys McGlynn
(2 rained out finals - 2017 Cavan & 2014 North Jersey)
“We closed out our summer select program on a high note with a fantastic showing at the EDP Summer Sizzler. As the final weekend of the program, it was a true celebration of hard work and growth. The bonds these players developed over the past 6 weeks were fantastic to witness. We’re proud of the skill, effort, and teamwork they displayed and wish all the players the very best as they return to their clubs.”
- Patrick Kelleher, PPP Boys & Summer Select Director
From hard-fought matches to memorable victories, this group continues to wear the badge with pride, passion, and togetherness. Summer Select is built on growing through tough competition, and these players have risen to the occasion.
Up next... Player Pathway Program!
