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ur new season is well underway by now and I’m pleased to see a healthy and vibrant return to the field for all of our members and families. 2022 has been an exciting year so far. We’ve had some major announcements such as winning the bids to host the 2026 World Cup and the 2023 US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup. We’ve seen our teams and players achieve great heights winning one USYS National Championship, two USYS national Presidents Cup championships, and a record 15 teams qualify for nationals. We’ve also reached an important milestone celebrating our past fifty years.
THE GAME IS THE BEST TEACHER
Chris Branscome Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer
One of our standard phrases is “the game is the best teacher.” That phrase can take on various meanings. It may mean how you train, how you hone your skills, or how you read a tactical situation. Over my many years, I prefer to look at the game as the best teacher for developing communication skills, dealing with adversity, taking responsibility, learning the value of team work and so on. Soccer is a game that is free flowing, and the player with the ball makes the decision that affects everyone else on the field. Players need to learn how to respond in the flash of a second. They need to process multiple scenarios quickly in order to determine what their next move should be, with the ball or without it. There are multiple answers a player can arrive at. There’s good, better, best as well as the not so good. But it’s these opportunities, through the game of soccer, that can help prepare kids for the more important decisions they’ll make in later years.
The ultimate reward is when we see today’s players grow and return as coaches and referees and fans. “
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The thing we can do best for them, is let them make those decisions themselves. We guide them the best we can through practice. We can give them support on game day, but we must let them play the game and learn from it. The game will show them what they did well and where they need to do better. When they do it for themselves, it’s more rewarding. The ultimate reward is when we see today’s players grow and return as coaches and referees and fans. Maybe four years from now, we may see a few of our kids down at the Linc playing in or managing the World Cup. That would be an incredible thing.
Aside from these wonderful things, the most incredible thing is that our kids are returning the fields. We’ve learned in recent years how precious the opportunity to play soccer can be. We are here first and foremost to provide opportunities to kids, of all ages and skill levels, to play this great game. What should be of the utmost importance to us, is that we are providing healthy, safe environments for kids. Our responsibility is to teach them and inspire them and let them grow within the game. We need to remind ourselves that soccer is about fun, fitness and friendships. That is the lasting effect the game can have on a player.
Looking ahead over the next few months, we have several exciting opportunities heading our direction. In October, NBC’s Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest will come to Philadelphia and will certainly shine a light on our region’s soccer enthusiasm and heritage. The first place Philadelphia Union is heading towards another exciting playoff season. The US Men’s National team is heading to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November, and will feature at least three local talents that will be keys to their success. In January, the United Soccer Coaches Convention returns to Philadelphia and is an event that should be experienced by everyone.
UNDERSTANDING TITLE IX
ifty years ago, Title IX changed the way of life for women across the United States, whether it be in the classroom or on theTitlefield.IX, passed in June 1972 by Richard Nixon, is a federal civil rights law that states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance”.
just a few examples where female athletes were discriminated against: Women were not offered athletic scholarships, there were no women’s championships, limited to no funding, difficulties with equipment and facilities, etc. And, due to the lack of opportunities, female athletes overall had less experience than their male counterparts. This meant that women made up only a small fraction of college athletes.
In 1982, the NCAA held its first Women’s Soccer National Championship. Then, it was a 12-team tournament, and the UNC Tar Heels won the first-ever National Championship title. The tournament has vastly grown and now consists of 64 teams.
The Tar Heels, perhaps the most celebrated of women’s college teams in any sport, won the first three national titles and have earned themselves 21 National Championships. The University of North Carolina’s dominance was the foundation for the establishment of the National Team in 1985.
She then became a member of the USWNT winning the first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991. The legendary 1991 roster consisted of nine UNC players out of 18. Some of which include captain April Heinrichs, Kristine Lilly, Shannon Higgins, and Mia Hamm.
Equal Access in Sports Led to the Epic Rise of Women’s Soccer
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Also in 1985, George Mason University became the first team other than UNC to win the title. Eastern Pennsylvania’s very own Kim Maslin- Kammerdeiner was the starting goalkeeper for George Mason’s NCAA Championship team.
Kammerdeiner’s rise is certainly a result of Title IX.
Prior to Title IX, women did not have nearly the same access and opportunities that male athletes had, nor did they have the same support. In 1906, the NCAA was founded and became the governing body of college athletics.Hereare
She played locally for Lansdowne Girls Club under the legendary Betty D’Anjolell. One cannot talk about Title IX and the pioneers in women’s soccer without talking about Betty. D’Anjolell was a key figure in the late 70s and early 80s establishing women’s soccer in both Pennsylvania and the United States as a whole. Betty was active within Eastern Pennsylvania and its leagues and helped start what became known as the Olympic Development Program.
Title IX did not have a direct effect on club soccer due to the nature of the law. Neither clubs nor the state association is funded with federal money, however it opened up incredible opportunities in elementary schools, high schools and colleges. The indirect result for soccer has been extraordinary. Over the past fifty years, girls’ soccer has grown to and now comprises 47% of all Eastern Pennsylvania players. Several girls-only clubs and leagues developed and more age groups were added to the cups, locally and nationally to equal the boy’s side. ODP grew from one team in 1979 to over 400 girls this past season. Plus, the number of girls who began playing in the 1970s and 1980s became coaches, referees and administrators.EasternPennsylvania contribution to the growth of the girl’s game is unparalleled. From the pioneers who helped push open the door to more opportunities, to the girls who ran through that door and became some of the most outstanding players, coaches, referee and administrators in the country. As we celebrate 50 years of Title IX, there’s still more work to do, but we should all be forever thankful to those 37 words written into law in 1972.
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D’Anjolell worked to get women’s soccer accepted by the U.S. Olympic Committee in the early 1980s. This led to the creation of the U.S. Women’s National Team in 1985. The women wouldn’t find themselves in the Olympics until 1996 in Atlanta, however, in 1991 they won the inaugural Women’s World Cup. D’Anjolell served as the national chairperson of the U.S. Youth Soccer Girls Olympic Development Program. In just over forty years, the USWNT, has won four world cups and four Olympic GoldBettyMedals.wasabout women helping other girls and women succeed in soccer. Several other local women rose in prominence including Charlotte Moran. Charlotte picked up where Betty left off and programs grew tremendously through the 1990s. Charlotte also chaired girls ODP nationally and was instrumental in getting attention to the girl’s game on many levels. During the 1990s, soccer grew dramatically across the country, primarily due to girl’s participation. The combination of Title IX, the success of the USWNT, hosting the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the drive of leaders like Charlotte Moran increased the number of girls playing the game like never before.
Bob Urban is another local legend who, along with several others, lobbied the PIAA tirelessly to add girls’ soccer to the high school scene in the 1980s. Originally, girls’ soccer was offered in the spring so it wouldn’t affect existing sports. Surprisingly, it wasn’t until 2010 that girls’ soccer was finally moved to the traditional fall season. It’s hard to imagine today that girls’ soccer was once not a high school or college sport. But because of Title IX, it was able to happen.
KING CLUBSOCCERPRUSSIAOFCLUBPROFILE
It is known by many in our community that the early days of King of Prussia Soccer Club began with Mr. Baxter digging soccer balls from the back of his car, welcoming new players with a friendly smile, and happily providing a path for the kids to enjoy the morning through soccer. Throughout the years, new programs have formed, more people have found a home at KOPSC, but our parent volunteer coaches are still providing that path. We aim to provide a positive learning environment through a player centered approach, which allows the opportunity for all to play, enjoy, and achieve success.
One aspect of providing soccer programs responsive to health, safety, and the general welfare of the community is being a Club of Character. This past year, the club
The King of Prussia Soccer Club promotes community vitality. While the club’s name is clear in that we provide soccer, the community has become much more than that over the years. The volunteers, the leaders, helpers, families, and children make our soccer community a family. One that comes together for the benefit of the children, to support an enriched environment through the beautiful game. On any given Saturday during soccer season, or the evenings of practice, the fields are buzzing with an energy that is not to be overlooked.
he King of Prussia Soccer Club was established in 1962 by Jim Baxter.
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was named the first Club of Character by adopting the attitude, character and leadership development program, Character of Champions. Through Character of Champions, youth train their mental game, and learn confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and grit through a series of on-field sessions with a Character of Champions trainer. The program is aimed at supporting the individual growth and development of the athletes both on and off the field.
Jim wanted a place for the children of our community to play “the beautiful game”. After sixty years, his values still ring clear, and we are grateful they have become a guiding principle throughout the decades. As a soccer club, we endeavor to develop and encourage innovative and creative soccer players and leaders for the future through our player centered pathway model.
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Celebrating 60 Years
Over the past six decades, Prussian members have not only led by example and given back to the community, but they have brought notoriety and impacted many. In addition to the families and licensed parent volunteer coaches, they provide leadership opportunities to many teens and young adults. From participating in the Junior Ref program, one that develops and teaches teens how to ref in a relaxed and positive environment, to leading and coaching in the Junior Prussians program, to volunteering to collect trash around the fields and build the nets each year, the teen community is brimming with spirit and teamwork. The King of Prussia Soccer Club is grateful to all who have served and supported the community over the sixty years and look forward to seeing how this community grows in the future.
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Florida’s Sun Shined Brightly on Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer at the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships
his year, a record 15 teams from Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer earned their spot in the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. Of the 15 teams competing, four qualified as East Region Champions, and eleven teams through the USYS National League. In addition to the play ers and coaches, two referees from Eastern Pennsylvania were selected to officiate the games. The weather wasn’t the only thing heating up that week as all of the teams had an unbelievable run in Orlando. West Mont United sent their first ever team to Nationals, making the U19 girls a part of their club’s history. The girls had a strong start winning their first game of the tournament but fell short of the semi-finals. West Mont’s Caroline McDonald was added to US Youth Soccer’s Best 11, which recognizes the top performers in each gender and age group. Along with McDonald, fourteen Eastern Pennsylvania players also earned this honor including Ryan Noel (U15 FC Bucks Dominion), Joshua Rodriguez (Ukranian Nationals), Sam Nyenka (U18 Boys Lower Merion), and Aleksander Peev (U19 Lehigh ValleyRefereesUnited).Zachary Smith and Vincent Whitmore were among the elite selected to officiate this year’s championship. For Smith, from Aston, this
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Penn FC sent their U14 girls’ team along with the 2021 National Champions, U18 Lightning. Penn FC 2008 girls made their first appearance at Nationals and while it was cut short, they made their mark. Erika Murphy and Emma Wasilewski represented Penn FC Youth 2008 for the Best 11 in their age group. Their sister team, the returning champions, had an unbelievable run in Orlando. While the outcome of the championship game didn’t go the way, the runner-up Lightning girls put their all into every game and never gave up. Elizabeth Suydam and Jamie Swartz earn a spot on the U18 Best Four-time11. State Cup champion, the U17 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Black attended the National Championships yet again. They qualified through the National league going undefeated. They then went undefeated in their group play bracket with two wins and a tie. The Ukrainians lost to a strong Illinois club in the semi-final.
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Bella Brown, a Coppa forward, said she felt a sense of relief and joy when the final whistle was blown. Brown also mentioned how proud she was of her whole team, “and how well we played the whole week”. Their undefeated run proved just how determined Coppa was to earn the title of National Champions. Four Coppa girls -- Taylor Mays, Gianna Rivera, Kayla Kulp, and Sam Ridler -- were name to USYS U17 Best 11. In addition to the Best 11 honor, Kulp and Ridler, uniquely shared the honor of being named the Golden Glove winner. Coppa Rage’s win makes them the first to win a championship for
Both Penn FC and Lower Merion Soccer Club sent two teams each this year. LMSC sent the U18 Boys Invictus and U16 Girls Impact. Invictus tied for first in their bracket but did not advance to the semi-finals due to a goal differential tiebreaker. Six other Eastern Pennsylvania teams faced similar position. U16 FC Revolution Reds, U15 FC Bucks Dominion, U16 FC Europa, U18 FC Bucks Dominion, U19 Lehigh Valley United and U19 CASA United played extremely well but ended their Nationals journey on tie-breaking rules. The skill these teams demonstrated showed that each one of them earned
Orlando was truly the most magical place on earth for the U17 Philadelphia SC Coppa Rage girls as they took home the gold. After coming up short in the previous year’s championship game, Coppa left it all out on the field in a 5-0 victory to win the U17 National Championship.
Coppa’s championship keeps Eastern Pennsylvania’s streak going, making this the third consecutive year with a team winning a National Championship.
was his first time at Nationals, while Whitmore (Exeter) has been chosen to work the finals for the second time in his
U14 YMS Celtic boys had a resounding tournament performance- undefeated in group play, the boys advanced to the semi-finals. An unfortunate loss in penalties kept the boys from moving forward to the finals, but their fight all week proved they are a team to watch in the upcoming seasons. A highscoring player from Celtic, Tommy Walsh, earned a spot on the Best 11, helping to put this YMS team on the national map.
As a result of this continued initiative, more than 200 kids from Harrisburg, Reading and Philadelphia enjoyed having soccer as part of the summer programming.EPYSAworked with local parks and summer programs to offer free soccer to the kids who attend their respective community programs.“Ourchildren and community are facing challenging times. The Reading Recreation
astern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer has been determined to grow the game in under-resourced areas within our state association.
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or the first time in over a decade, Eastern Pennsylva nia Youth Soccer will host a US Youth Soccer regional championship event. The 2023 Eastern Presidents Cup Championship will be played June 16-20 next summer. The games will be played at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting.
Eastern Pennsylvania last hosted a US Youth Soccer event in 2011 and 2012 in Lancaster when the National Championship Series was played at multiple sites. The Valley Forge area provides approximately 30 hotels all within 20 minutes of the fields.
Youth Soccer can provide not just a great opportunity for the soccer community, but also to secure an event that can benefit the greater community including the awesome shops, restaurants and hotels in the Valley Forge area.”
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO HOST 2023 US YOUTH SOCCER EASTER PRESIDENTS CUP
Eastern Pennsylvania has a tremendous history in the Presidents Cup with teams annually winning the regional tournament and reaching the national finals. This past July, North Union United U16 girls and Iron Valley U18 Girls were National Presidents Cup champions.
The roots of this bid started a few years ago as CEO Chris Branscome discussed with fellow state association executives that regional events need to be more centralized with more convenient travel. There was also a general need for more efficiency for competing teams and officials. The bid was formally announced in January 2022 in a partnership with the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. The bid was supported by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, the Supervisors of Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships as well as several other elected officials.
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A press conference was held on July 28th at the Proving Grounds to announce the successful bid. In addition to Branscome and Scheuren, Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence and Proving Grounds owner Paul Tornetta were at the podium.
“Eastern Pennsylvania has a storied history in soccer. As our association celebrates our 50th year, I couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments of 2022. We just had that incredible World Cup announcement in June, now here we are, one month later with another awesome soccer event coming to the area, and specifically to Montgomery County,” said Branscome as he made the announcement official.
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a National Championship event. State association winners advance to four regionals and on to a national final. 140 teams, 2500 players and 80 game officials will come to Eastern Pennsylvania next June. The east region runs from Virginia to Maine and is comprised of 15 state youth soccer associations. According to Valley Forge Tourism’s Jon Scheuren, the President’s Cup will be the largest youth championship event ever in Montgomery County and will generate nearly $5 million in economic impact for the county. Branscome stated “I’m proud that we at Eastern Pennsylvania
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