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Philadelphia Union is an American professional soccer club based in Philadelphia, PA and competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The Union was established in February 2008 (16th club in the league) and is owned by Keystone Sports and Entertainment, LLC. The team plays their home matches at Subaru Park located on the banks of the Delaware River in Chester, PA. For official Union news and updates: Web: www.philadelphiaunion.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/philadelphiaunion Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @PhilaUnion

2025 USL CHAMPIONS🏆 2023 Players' Shield Winners 🛡️ Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC was founded on March 11, 1998, by Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania native Paul Heasley. The team’s emergence ended the sport’s 12-year hiatus in the city at the professional level after the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer League folded in 1986. Heasley’s inspiration for the team formed when his son, Lucas, began seriously playing soccer in the late 1990s. As there were no local role models for Lucas to look up to, Heasley’s aim was to create a club embodying the character of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania that could fuel the ambitions of youngsters in the region and give them a pathway to become professional soccer players. This vision was realized during the 1999 USL draft when Peters Township native Justin Evans was selected as the Riverhounds’ first player. The team compiled a 16-12 record in its inaugural regular season, playing its home matches at Bethel Park High School. In 2004, Heasley sold the Riverhounds. The team subsequently underwent a number of venue and ownership changes before landing at Highmark Stadium for the 2013 season. Current owner Tuffy Shallenberger took control of the Riverhounds and Highmark Stadium in 2013. The Riverhounds also operate a thriving youth academy with locations in Pittsburgh and Connellsville.

Each year, LMSC offers the following programs: - Fall Intramural Program (ages 4-14) - Spring Intramural Program (ages 4-12) - Travel Team Program (Under 8 up through Under 19) - Pre-Travel Developmental Academy - Summer Tournament Team Program (travel team players) - Special Needs Program for children with physical, mental and emotional limitations - A wide range of Training Programs offered throughout the year for children of all ages and levels The 2019 - 2020 season is our 52nd season! Our club is about diversity. While our Travel Team Program competes against some of the top teams in the region (LMSC travel teams won three state championships in 2017, 2016 and also in 2014), we also offer a wide range of programs for novice players of all ages, regardless of athletic ability and soccer background. Our club offers a wide range of programs for children, based on age, gender, athletic ability, previous experience and desired competitive level. Our Travel Team Program offers up to four different teams in many age groups. The Travel Team Program is not just for the superstar. The Travel Team Program also offers teams for players looking to play at more competitive levels who are not super athletes. Our intramural program offers soccer for children ages 4-14. Our younger age groups all play in smaller numbers and on smaller fields than the older age groups. This philosophy enables players to be more involved with the play and develop at a much faster rate. The ultimate objective of all LMSC programs is "to provide each and every youngster with a fun filled experience in a soccer environment." This philosophy applies to the highest level travel team player down to the least experienced intramural players and everyone in between. LMSC is affiliated with the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). LMSC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.