Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Gala Program

E A S T E R N P E N N S Y LVA N I A Y O U T H S O C C E R

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Sponsored by the Philadelphia Union Complimentary soft drinks, wine, beer, water Stadium tours, field visits and a 360° video booth 5:00 – 6:30

DINNER Welcome from Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer President Jeff Sommer & CEO Chris Branscome 7:00

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS Teams of the Year • Coaches of the Year Service to Youth Award • Service to Community Award Young Referees of the Year • D’Anjolell Award The Union League of Philadelphia Good Citizenship Award The Dr. Thomas Fleck Award 7:30

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THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES CONGRATULATE

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER ON THEIR 50 TH ANNIVERSARY

WELCOME TO THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER

50TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA To Our Extended Soccer Family: It’s our pleasure to welcome you this evening to the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Awards Gala.

The past two years have been challenging to say the least, but there’s nothing better than being back with family, friends, teammates, and colleagues to celebrate something special to all of us. Soccer has held a special place in all of our lives but perhaps has become even more so in recent times. The game has been, and always will be, a bonding experience. Soccer is something that is always meant to be shared with others.

Soccer creates memories. Tonight, we will share old memories and create new ones.

Our history and tradition are rivaled by few. Our shared history with the adults, Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association, dates us back to our days as a charter member of US Soccer in 1913. Tonight, we celebrate that history. We celebrate it together while honoring our current youth players, youth referees, and other award winners, along with the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association Hall of Fame inductees.

Although our organization split from Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association to focus on youth soccer 50 years ago, our two paths never really diverged. We maintained connectivity in many ways, particularly as youth players became adult players and adult players became coaches. More than that, we continue to remain united in a common mission: to grow the game and develop lifelong supporters.

We look forward to tonight’s program by honoring outstanding achievements in our sport and our community.

We congratulate all of our honorees and thank those of you who have supported them in their efforts. Soccer is a shared experience. It takes two teams and a referee to play a game. Thank you to each family, team, club, and other support groups for making soccer so special in eastern Pennsylvania.

On behalf of our Board of Directors and our staff, we thank you for sharing your soccer experiences with us over the last 50 years. We are looking forward to sharing more together with this wonderful, growing soccer family in the future.

CHRIS BRANSCOME Chief Executive Officer

JEFF SOMMER President

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STATE ASSOCIATION STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STATE ASSOCIATION STAFF

President – Jeff Sommer First Vice President – Lennie Brown Second Vice President – Bill Fuller Treasurer – Jim Brown Secretary – Melissa Murphy Weber Registrar at Large – Jim Christian State Youth Referee Administrator – Jeff Tener District 1 Commissioner – Becky Barlow District 2 Commissioner – John DiGiuseppe District 3 Commissioner – Bill Ross District 4 Commissioner – Eric McKitish District 5 Commissioner – Scott Merritt District 6 Commissioner – Phil Frederick

Chief Executive Officer – Chris Branscome Chief Operating Officer – Kelly Connor Technical Director – Mike Barr Director of Soccer Development & Performance – Gary Stephenson Marketing & Events Manager – Kelsey Tepel Registration Specialist – Michele Burns Coaching Department Administrator – Gabrielle (Bree) Benedict Grassroots Soccer Manager – JT Dorsey Outdoor Cups – David Jones Communication Coordinator– Crystal Fountain Interns– Evan Tyler, Grace Hughes, Michael Kwasnik APRIL 30, 2022 • LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD

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50 Years occer has far exceeded Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s establishment. Though the organization was formally founded in 1972, its dedication to youth sports has coexisted alongside its original parent organization, Football Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and District.

Numerous records and publications show that organized soccer was played at a high level throughout Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania as early as 1880. The Football Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and District was formally established in 1913 as a charter member of the United States Football Association (U.S.F.A.). Through its well-established leagues, Philadelphia soccer leadership was a significant presence during the creation of the U.S.F.A., which we know today as the US Soccer Federation.

Having established a national federation, the U.S.F.A sanctioned competitions of the Football Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and District. The organization, which changed its name to Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association in the late 1960s, would quickly become a source of soccer’s growth and development throughout Pennsylvania and have a strong influence across the country.

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Several clubs developed national reputations by winning championships at the youth, amateur, and professional levels. Teams from Bethlehem Steel, Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals, and Lighthouse Boys Club were incredibly successful and established Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s reputation as a leader throughout the 20th century.

Eastern Pennsylvania’s dedication to the youth game dates back to those early days as well. Before structuring Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer as its own independent entity in 1972, youth soccer was originally developed under the jurisdiction of the Football Association of Eastern Pennsylvania

SOCCER HISTORY

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is celebrating its Golden Anniversary season with a special 50th-anniversary logo that will be used throughout the year.

and District/Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association. Lighthouse Boys Club won their first U19 National Championships in 1938, followed by four more through 1967.

Many clubs and leagues sponsored and operated youth programs to teach children the game and develop players for the future. Frequently, many youth leagues grew out of the senior adult leagues, and some still exist today.

The history and tradition of the two associations are shared and inseparable. With the continued growth of the youth game through the late 1960s, it became evident that youth soccer would need its own jurisdiction. In 1972, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer president Werner Fricker and the charter member leagues (Inter County, DELCO, and United Junior’s) founded Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association.

It would be one of the first dedicated youth state associations in the country and predates the founding of US Youth Soccer by two years. Mr. Fricker would eventually become President of the United States Soccer Federation in 1984 and would lead the bid to award the 1994 FIFA World Cup to the United States. Today, his legacy lives on as Eastern Pennsylvania U16 State champions are awarded the Werner Fricker Cup. Eastern Pennsylvania has strong roots in developing players, coaches, referees, and administrators. Three eastern Pennsylvanians have served as US Soccer President.

Twenty-three have been inducted into the National Soccer Hall Of Fame. Two have been inducted into the US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame. There are also many players and coaches representing US National Teams and referees who reached the FIFA list. In recent years, several Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer teams have won US Youth Soccer National Championships and have consistently been represented at the regional level of the Olympic Development Program. Though the names are too many to mention, legends like Bahr, McLaughlin, Fricker, Chyzowych, Fleck, Groff, D’Anjolell, and Moran built an incredible foundation for the association of today.

Today, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer remains at the forefront of the game. With nearly 400 clubs and leagues, and consistently registering 120,000 players a year over the last decade, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is positioned well for the next generation.

Grassroots efforts continue to grow and develop players, coaches, and referees.

With a strong vision at the board level, steady leadership from a dedicated professional staff at the state office, and emerging professional leadership at the club level, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer has been able to become the sixth-largest youth soccer organization in the United States and has established a respected presence internationally.

For decades, soccer has always been a passionate sport throughout eastern Pennsylvania. It is for the continued interest of players, coaches, parents, and everyone involved who keep the sport moving ahead. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer can celebrate its 50th anniversary because of the individuals and teams who make it happen.

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Happy Anniversary & Congratulations on 50 years of Dedication and Service to the Youth Soccer Community of Eastern Pennsylvania! icslsoccer.org 2022 ICSL EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT: Bob Sterner • EXECUTIVE VP: Dave Mease • 2ND VP (GRIEVANCE): Jeff Tener 3RD VP (EPSA): Steve Weissmann • 4TH VP (ETHICS): Megan Heim • TREASURER: Jim Boligitz TRUSTEES: Andy Weyershaeuser, Dennis Denard, Brad Sorkin RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracey Smolyn

MEMBER CLUBS A.C. United Soccer Club Athletic Club of Fairhill Bensalem Soccer Academy Boyertown Soccer Club Bridesburg Cougars Soccer Club Buckingham Athletic Association Catasauqua Youth Association Cheltenham Jayvees Soccer Club Chestnut Hill Fathers Club ChiChester Soccer Club Colonial Soccer Club Council Rock United Soccer Association Coventry Soccer Club Danubia Soccer Club Deep Run Valley Sports Association Dynamo United ENCO United Soccer Club Falls Soccer Club Fairmount Soccer Club First German Phoenix Fishtown Soccer Club

Fox Chase Soccer Club Glenside Celtic Soccer Club Hatboro Horsham Haverford Soccer Horsham Soccer Club Hulmeville Soccer Club Hunter Soccer Club Huntingdon Valley Activities Association Jeffersonville Soccer Club Jenkintown Youth Activities King of Prussia Soccer Club Langhorne Neshaminy United Soccer Club Lansing Knights Y.O. Lighthouse Soccer Club Lower Macungie Soccer Club Lower Southampton Athletic Association Montgomery Soccer Association Northeast Optimist Northwestern Youth AA Palisades Soccer Club Palumbo Soccer Club

Parkland Soccer Club Parkwood Youth Organization Patriot FC Penn Academy AA Penn Alliance Select Penn Athletics Soccer Club Pennridge Soccer Club Pennsylvania Rush Soccer Club Philadelphia Atlas Lions Soccer Club Philadelphia Soccer Club Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Club Philly Fever Soccer Club Pioneer Soccer Club Quakertown Soccer Club Rebels Soccer Club Roxborough Indians Samuels Falcons Soccer Club Saucon Valley Youth Soccer Club Solebury Soccer Club Souderton Area Soccer

South Parkland Southampton Soccer Association Southern Lehigh Soccer Club Springfield FC Springfield Soccer Club St Joseph the Worker SC St Thomas More Torresdale Boys Club Soccer Club Towamencin Youth Association Triboro Soccer Club United Philly Soccer Club Upper Dublin Soccer Club Upper Moreland Soccer Club Valley Soccer Club Vereinigung Erzgebirge Warminster Soccer Club Warrington Soccer Club Whitpain Soccer Club Yardley-Makefield Soccer Club

Founded by members of the Eastern PA Soccer Association, led by President Werner Fricker and the Inter County Soccer League, United Junior Soccer League and Delco Soccer League to specifically promote the game at the youth level

Charter member leagues begin play under Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association.

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer registers 7,400 players US Youth Soccer founded as the official youth division of USSF

1984 Annual Conference Program

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Logo, 1970’s 1983 Annual Conference Program

Hans Peters Elected Chairman Trevor Hunt elected Chairman

Olympic Development Program created

John Toutkaldjian elected Chairman

Ron D’Anjolell elected President Registration over 30,000 players

Werner Fricker elected President of US Soccer Olympic Games in the U.S

Mike Barr joined the staff at Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer

1985

1972

1974

1976

1977

1978

1983

1984

1998

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2006

FC Delco Dynamo wins boys U17 National Championship

FC Delco Dynamo wins McGuire Cup – Boys U19 National Championship

FC Delco Black wins McGuire Cup Boys U19 National Championship

FC Delco Arsenal wins boys U18 National Championship

FC Delco Arsenal wins McGuire Cup to claim back-to-back USYS National Championships

Olympics -- ODP player Kristin Luckenbill wins Gold for the U.S.

1998 U17 FC Delco Dynamo

Registration over 40,000 players

World Cup (Germany) -Three EPA alums Bobby Convey, Chris Albright (Philly Soccer Coppa), and Ben Olsen (FC Delco) participate in the 2006 World Cup.

2009 FC Bucks Vipers, led

by Coach Ed Leigh, wins Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s first national championship for girls

Kristin Luckenbill Bobby Convey

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Logo, 1980’s

Richard Groff elected President

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Logo

Registration 52,000 players

1987

1988

2010

2011

Office moves from its longtime location in Horsham to Plymouth Meeting; unveils new logo

YMS Thunder wins Boys U18 National Championship

Richard Groff elected Treasurer of US Soccer

1990

Fall 1996 edition of Touchline

Charlotte Moran elected President

Eastern PA hosts inaugural Chiquita Cup International Women’s Tournament

Registration 76,000 players

Registration 99,000 players

1991

1994

Registration over 130,000 players

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer turns 25

1995

1996

Rick Tompkins elected President

1997

2012

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer celebrates 40 years with gala celebration in Philadelphia

YMS Xplosion wins the U17 Girls National Championship

US, Mexico, Canada awarded the 2026 World Cup. Philadelphia named a Host City Candidate

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer partners with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Philadelphia Union to build 15 mini-pitches

First mini-pitch is dedicated at FJ Myers playground in SW Philadelphia

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer players Zack Steffen and Christian Pulisic qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FC Pennsylvania Strikers win U18 Girls National Championship

2019 McGuire Cup Champs Lehigh Valley United

Lehigh Valley United wins its second McGuire Cup championship – the 10th McGuire Cup for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer

A record number of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer teams reach the US Youth Soccer National Championships

Zack Steffen

50th Anniversary

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Rothman Orthopaedics’ Dr. Kevin Freedman is Proud to Chair the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Medical Advisory Board.

Congratulations on 50 years!

AWARD WINNERS

TEAMS OF THE YEAR The Team of the Year award honors teams exhibiting player development and competition through integrity.

GIRLS

PENN FC 2004 LIGHTNING

Penn FC 2004 Lightning (Girls) Youth Soccer team is committed to providing a positive developmental environment that benefits the longterm development of the youth soccer player. Penn FC 2004 Lightning won the US Youth Soccer National Championships Series in 2021.

BOYS

VILLANOVA SA 2007 CENTURIONS

Villanova Soccer Academy 2007 Centurions (Boys) youth soccer team is committed to helping each individual player become more confident in their abilities both on and off the field through high-level training. The Centurions are US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Champions and US Youth Soccer Nationals Semi-Finalists.

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THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF

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Congratulations!

AWARD WINNERS

COACHES OF THE YEAR The Coach of the Year award honors individuals who have displayed sportsmanship, player and personal coach development, and coaching integrity.

Award recipients are eligible for state, regional, and national award consideration.

PENN FC

BILL BECHER

As the director of coaching, executive, at Penn FC, Bill Becher strives for the success of his players and program. Becher’s dedication to the sport and his players ensures his resolve for keeping the game growing.

PA DOMINION

BILL JAMES

As the 2008 and 2005 boys head coach at PA Dominion FC, Bill James guides his players through continued success and development.

James’ display of collective development, innovation, and integrity allows his athletes further opportunities for success.

D’ANJOLELL AWARD WINNER The D’Anjolell Award recognizes an outstanding organization of the year that significantly contributes to the game and the youth who play it. All organization activities are evaluated, including the development of both recreational and competitive players through the club’s or league’s dedicated administrators, creative coaching, tournament play, foreign travel, and support of the Olympic Development Program.

RIDLEY UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Ridley United Soccer Club is an organization that promotes individual, team, and collective growth.

Whether through its little tykes program or travel program, Ridley United Soccer Club ensures it fosters successful development in every aspect of its organization – including its coaching staff and supporters.

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Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Congratulations on celebrating 50 years of service to the beautiful game!

Inspiring our youth players to achieve their potential, on and off the field, through education and opportunities.

EPSA Proud member of the United States Adult Soccer Association

AWARD WINNERS

SERVICE TO YOUTH The Service to Youth award honors individuals who have made an outstanding impact in the sport over a period of years. Recipients have demonstrated dedication to youth soccer’s collective development on and off the field, displayed good sportsmanship, and fostered Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s principles while promoting its respective teams and leagues.

KATHY HELM

Kathy Helm has unique experience advocating for soccer’s impact on youth sports. Helm’s experience is rooted in serving the youth and the community.

Whether as an Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Boy’s ODP administrator or a Lancaster County League president, Helm truly works for the betterment of the sport, players, and supporters.

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DAN KENNEDY

Dan Kennedy is a major advocate for youth sports and the role sports play in one’s life. As Penn Fusion – West Chester United Soccer Club President for more than 32 years, Kennedy’s dedication and leadership continue to help young athletes grow the game of soccer. He advocates for both the men’s and women’s games through continual community engagement.

YOUNG REFEREES OF THE YEAR The Eddie Pearson Award Young Referee of the Year award is presented to a male and female referee who display admirable and outstanding participation both on the field and in their personal lives.

HOPE BARRIST

LUCA BRACALENTI

Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association

Referee Committee Proudly supports

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer on celebrating 50 years of service to the beautiful game!

Congratulations to our Young Referees of the Year!

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Honoring them for their hard work, determination, commitment and leadership, both on the field and in their daily lives.

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SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD PHILADELPHIA 2026

The Service to Community Award recognizes the people and organizations whose philanthropy and goodwill have helped our various soccer communities. Recipients are nominated by and voted on by the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Board of Directors.

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is Philadelphia’s civic committee overseeing the region’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Established in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is governed by a five-person Board of Directors, which includes representatives from the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (the sponsoring entity of the bid) and the City of Philadelphia.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS F R O M E A S T E R N P E N N S Y LVA N I A

CUP

YEAR

AGE

TEAM

US Youth Soccer Cup

2021

Girls 17U

Penn FC Youth 2004 Lightning

James P. McGuire Cup

2019

Boys 19U

Lehigh Valley United 2000 Black

US Youth Soccer Cup

2016

Girls 17U

Yardley Makefield Soccer Premier Xplosion 98

James P. McGuire Cup

2013

Boys 19U

Lehigh Valley United 93

Francis J. “Frank” Kelly Cup

2012

Girls 18U

FC Penn Strikers

Andy Stone Cup

2011

Boys 18U

Yardley Makefield Soccer Thunder

Francis J. “Frank” Kelly Cup

2009

Girls 18U

FC Bucks Vipers

James P. McGuire Cup

2003

Boys 19U

FC Delco Arsenal

Andy Stone Cup

2002

Boys 18U

FC Delco Arsenal

James P. McGuire Cup

2001

Boys 19U

FC Delco Black

Adidas Cup

2001

Boys 15U

FC Delco Dynamo

James P. McGuire Cup

2000

Boys 19U

FC Delco Dynamo

Don Greer Cup

1998

Boys 17U

FC Delco Dynamo

D.J. Niotis Cup

1991

Boys 16U

FC Delco Demons

James P. McGuire Cup

1967

Boys 19U

Lighthouse Boys Club of Philadelphia

James P. McGuire Cup

1957

Boys 19U

Lighthouse Boys Club of Philadelphia

James P. McGuire Cup

1949

Boys 19U

Lighthouse Boys Club of Philadelphia

James P. McGuire Cup

1948

Boys 19U

Lighthouse Boys Club of Philadelphia

James P. McGuire Cup

1938

Boys 19U

Lighthouse Boys Club of Philadelphia

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CONGRATULATIONS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER

50 Years of Exemplary Service to our Youth

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NATIONAL SOCCER

HALL OF FAME

INDUCTEES FROM EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Fabio Salcedo

Werner Mieth

Alfred Smith

2005

1974

1951

Tommy Fleming

Julius Alonso

2005

1972

Elmer Schroeder

Benny McLaughling

James Walder

1997

1971

Walter Chyzowych 1997

Alex Ely

Thomas Sager 1968

Harry Fleming

1997

1967

Al Miller

Wally Peters

1951

Robert Morrison 1951

Harold Brittan 1951

Edward Donaghy 1951

William Jeffrey

1995

1967

John Nanoski

William Hemmings

1951

1993

1961

Archie Stark

Werner Fricker

Emil Schillinger

1950

1992

1960

Manfred Schellscheidt

Francis Ryan

Andrew Brown 1950

1990

1958

Robert Gormley

Jimmy Mills

1989

1954

John Best

David Gould

1982

1953

Al Harker

Johnny Jaap

1979

1953

Ed McIlvenny

William Palmer

1976

1952

1950

Walter Bahr

Harry Fairfield

Jock Ferguson

1976

1951

1950

Horace Edgar Lewis 1950

Dick Spalding 1950

Peter Wilson 1950

Douglas Stewart

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T H E D R . T H O M A S F L E C K AWA R D W I N N E R

MIKE BARR

S Youth Soccer Excellence in Youth Coaching Education Award, “The Dr. Thomas Fleck Award,” was designed to honor a lifetime of dedication where one has, with integrity, honor, humor, and humility, made extensive and far-reaching contributions to the process by which youth soccer coaches are educated in America.

Mike Barr has dedicated his extensive career to coaching athletes with the highest standards while encapsulating the impact of his involvement in the sport and community.

The Dr. Thomas Fleck Award is to be renamed the Mike Barr Award. Future recipients are awarded based on merit as determined by the US Youth Soccer State Directors of Coaching when deemed appropriate, but not necessarily on an annual basis.

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