NEXGEN LEAGUE

Philadelphia Union is proud to introduce the NEXGEN League:

A Club-Driven League for Player Development Hosted by the Philadelphia Union.

• Clubs must enter at least 5 teams in the league from U8 to U12. Minimum of 1 team per age group.
• Must have a DOC/ Equivalent Role
• Must appoint one representative to the league who will communicate directly with the league throughout the year
• One club representative will be required to attend bi-yearly meetings at WSFS Bank Sportplex.

• USYS/EPYS Sanctioned League
• State Cup Qualifying
• League books referees
• League fees include referee fees and field usage
• All games in one location to make it more convenient for directors and coaches who have multiple teams
• Promotion/Relegation for teams for the top 2 and the lowest 2 teams per division after the Spring Season
• Clubs can request an exemption with valid justification
• DOC and Coaches Lounge on game days (light refreshments provided)
• Union Discounts
  • Tickets
  • Clinics/Camps
  • Adult Programing
  • Tournaments/Indoor Leagues
• Spring Championship Awards and recognition at a Union Game
• Year-end Awards
  • Golden Glove & Boot, and MVP
• Coaching Education Opportunities
• 1 Complimentary Player Clinic per team

• September Through May
  • 14 Games Total
  • Fall and Spring
• Game Lengths
  • U8 - U10
    • 2 x 25 min halves
  • U11 - U12
    • 2 x 30 min halves

• Applications Open April 20th, 2025
  • Application closes May 15th, 2025
  • APPLY HERE

• Registration Opens: June 1st, 2025
  • Register Here: https://system.gotsport.com/event_regs/53d20eefc3 (not currently open)
• Registration Closes: July 18th, 2025
• Flights/Divisions Posted: August 8th, 2025
• Schedules Posted: August 15th, 2025
• Teams/Clubs must reach out with any conflicts no later than August 22nd, 2025.
• Season starts Sept 7th, 2025

• U8 - U10: $1,000
• U11 - U12: $1,200
  • There is a 1.9% GotSport Software Fee on Credit Card Transactions
• Checks:
  • Payable to Union Sportsplex LLC
  • Mailing Address

Union Sportsplex

ATTN: Sky DuMont

BH 100

2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013

Teams/Clubs must pay no less than 50% of the league fee within 1 week of registration via check, or 50% of the registration fee via credit card.

Full payment is due no later than August 1st, 2025. Teams that do not pay in full by August 1st, 2025, will not be placed in Flights/Divisions on August 8th, 2025.

There is a 1.9% Processing Fee on Credit Cards and a $10 GotSport Fee.

Teams/Clubs can receive a full refund for teams registered if the refund is requested by July 18th, 2025.

Teams/Clubs can receive a 50% refund if the refund is requested before Flight/Division release by August 8th, 2025.

There will be no refunds after August 8th, 2025