Philadelphia Union announced today that the club will host the first-ever Snow Bowl 2026 presented by The SWAG and YSC Academy. Taking place from February 9-14, this prestigious international academy tournament will take place at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, Pa., featuring top-tier youth talent from across Europe and North America. The inaugural tournament will feature U-15, U-16, and U-18 age groups, bringing global powerhouses such as Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, S.L. Benfica, and Newcastle United to Chester to compete against the Philadelphia Union Academy. Designed to provide elite competition, the event serves as a premier preparation platform for the Union Academy ahead of the 2026 Generation adidas Cup. It also marks a major milestone for the club, showcasing the state-of-the-art indoor facilities at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex to an international audience. The field includes some of the most respected academies in the world: U-15 Division: Philadelphia Union, Manchester United (England), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Newcastle United (England), C.F. Monterrey Rayados (Mexico), Chicago Fire FC (USA). U-16 Division: Philadelphia Union, S.L. Benfica (Portugal), Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Lyngby Boldklub (Denmark), Chicago Fire FC (USA). U-18 Division: Philadelphia Union, S.L. Benfica (Portugal), Lyngby Boldklub (Denmark), Alberg Next Gen (South Africa). All matches will be played on the IBX Field at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex. Every match of the tournament will be streamed live. For full schedules and scores, visit http://www.Philadelphia Union.com/SnowBowl.
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Philadelphia Union Hosts Inaugural Snow Bowl 2026
Philadelphia Union to host Snow Bowl 2026, a prestigious international academy tournament featuring top-tier youth talent from across Europe and North America.
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