Philadelphia Union Academy Takes on Europe

BySoccerNovo Editorial Team Published on
Philadelphia Union Academy Takes on Europe

Philadelphia Union Academy’s youth soccer players are heading to Germany to play 15 matches against some of Europe’s best youth teams this August.

TL;DR:

  • Two Union Academy teams (U-16 and U-18) will play 15 games in Germany this August
  • Philly Union teams will face famous European clubs like FC Schalke, PSV, and FC Koln
  • All games can be watched for free on PhiladelphiaUnion.com

Trip Details

This preseason trip prepares the teams for the upcoming MLS NEXT season. The players won the MLS NEXT Cup championship last season.

Teams They’ll Play

The Union teams will face clubs including FC Schalke, PSV, and FC Koln. Players will also explore German culture during their stay.

How to Watch

All matches stream free on PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Games start as early as 4 AM Eastern Time due to the time difference.

Complete Game Schedule

Philadelphia Union Academy Preseason in Germany

August 8:

  • 10 AM: U-16 vs. GSD
  • 12 PM: U-18 vs. ETB Essen

August 10:

  • 4 AM: U-16 vs. Viktoria Koln
  • 5 AM: U-18 vs. MSV Duisburg
  • 6 AM: U-16 vs. SV Meppen
  • 6:45 AM: U-16s vs. TBD
  • 7 AM: U-18s vs. Alemania Aachen
  • 7:40 AM: U-16s vs. TBD

August 12:

  • 6 AM: U-16s vs. PSV
  • 6 AM: U-18s vs. TBD

August 16:

  • 4 AM: U-16s vs. FC Schalke
  • 6 AM: U-16s vs. FC Koln
  • 8:30 AM: U-18s vs. Fortuna Dusseldorf

August 20:

  • 5 AM: U-16s vs. FC Schalke
  • 6 AM: U-18s vs. FC Unterrath

Getting Ready for MLS NEXT Season

This German trip is really about preparing for another exciting MLS NEXT season back home. The experience these players gain from competing in Germany will help them when the regular season starts up again.

The combination of tough competition and cultural learning makes this trip special. These young soccer players are getting a chance that most kids their age only dream about.

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