Adult Leagues
The Delaware Valley is home to several adult soccer leagues. Most require that you link up with a club in order to get into the league, but some allow individual signups. Check each league’s link for more information. If you know of a league we haven’t linked to here, please let us know via our Contact page.
The Delaware Valley’s largest adult soccer league, with nearly 130 teams across 11 divisions, with games played across Philadelphia. Several PSP contributors have played in and managed this league.
Offering full field 11v11 co-rec as well as men’s and women’s leagues, the New Castle County Soccer League offers different play options throughout the year. The league also offers small sided men’s 9v9 and indoor soccer options as well. Both 11v11 and 9v9 games are played primarily on the turf field at Banning Park near Newport.
This women’s league plays at Community Park in Bensalem on Sunday afternoons and is generally quite open to new players signing up individually.
Men’s amateur summer league in Radnor, Pa. Teams are selected via player draft.
Three divisions, with clubs based largely in Montgomery and Bucks counties.
A small league based in the Lehigh Valley.
- Lehigh Valley Old-Timers Soccer League
A 30+ league based in the Lehigh Valley.
Coed adult league based in Doylestown. 11-on-11 seasons in spring and fall, with 7-on-7 in summer.
Indoor and outdoor soccer for coed and men’s teams. Several different formats and leagues on court, turf and field. Individual and team sign up available.
11 v. 11 coed league starting play in Fall 2023 in Northampton County.
Three-division women’s league with clubs ranging from Lancaster to Philadelphia.
Small, exclusive league that is home to the region’s oldest and most storied clubs. Very high quality of play.
12-team men’s division and 6-team over-35 league. 4 women’s teams play in the TCWSL.
Youth Leagues
The Delaware Valley and surrounding area has hundreds of soccer clubs for boys and girls, far more than we can list here. If you are interested in playing, coaching or volunteering for a club in your area a good place to start is through your local soccer league. Click on the appropriate link to find out about a club in your area, registration fees, age levels, league schedules, special events such as training workshops and more. The links below are organized by Philadelphia and nearby suburbs (including Southern New Jersey), Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
You can also find more information by visiting the websites of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EBYSA), New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) and the Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA).
Philadelphia and nearby suburbs
More than 30 member clubs and associations in Delaware County for boys and girls Under 6 through Under 19.
The largest travel soccer league in Southeastern Pennsylvania with nearly 90 active travel clubs from Bucks and Montgomery counties as well as Northeast and Northwest Philadelphia fielding nearly 870 teams for boys and girls in three divisions: Youth (U-8 to U-15), Juniors (U-16 to U-19) and Seniors (U-20 and up).
More than 100 member clubs for girls from Under 9 through Under 19.
Indoor and outdoor leagues for girls and boys Under 16.
The Philadelphia franchise of the national Soccer Shots company founded in 2000 is a program offered to boys and girls aged 3-8-years-old that meets once a week at daycare centers, schools, and parks throughout the city. Check their website for program offerings in your neighborhood.
Nearly 80 clubs for girls Under 9 through Under 19.
Over 70 clubs fielding more than 600 boys teams from Under 8 through Under 19.
14 clubs and year round soccer for boys and girls Under 8 through Under 15 in Philadelphia and nearby suburbs.
Eastern Pennsylvania
Nearly 50 clubs for boys and girls Under 9 through Under 18.
Boys Under 9 through Under 19, girls Under 9 through Under 14.
Nearly 65 clubs with 225 teams for boys and girls Under 9 through Under 19.
A travel league with 25 clubs for boys and girls aged 9 through 18 in the upper Susquehanna Valley of North Central Pennsylvania.
For boys and girls Under 11 through Under 18 in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Scores of boys and girls teams from Under 9 through Under 14.
25 member clubs with boys and girls teams from Under 6 through Under 19.
Delaware
A variety of boys and girls teams in different age groups.
An instructional and representative league for boys and girls aged 8 through 18.
15 member clubs and associations with over 11,000 youth players
Boys Under 9 through Under 19 and girls Under 9 through Under 15.
Six divisions: Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 15 Girls and Under 15 Co-ed.
Soccer Pubs
These are spots where you can often watch soccer on TV. If you want to suggest locations for us to add, let us know via our Contact page.
- The 700 – Philadelphia, PA
- The Blarney South – Philadelphia, PA
- Brauhaus Schmitz – Philadelphia, PA
- The Brickyard – Lancaster, PA
- The Crossbar – Havertown, PA
- Dark Horse Pub – Philadelphia, PA
- La Esmeralda – Philadelphia, PA
- Fado Irish Pub – Philadelphia, PA
- The Firehouse – Bethlehem, PA
- The Fox and Hound – King of Prussia, PA
- The Irish Mile – Haddon Township, NJ
- The Irish Times – Philadelphia, PA
- Iron Abbey – Horsham, PA
- Kildare’s Irish Pub – Philadelphia, PA
- McGillin’s Old Ale House – Philadelphia, PA
- New Deck Tavern – Philadelphia, PA
- O’Neal’s – Philadelphia, PA
- PJ Whelihan’s Pub – Cherry Hill, NJ
- Stoney’s British Pub – Wilmington, DE
- Tir na Nog – Philadelphia, PA
Supporters Groups
The Philadelphia Union enjoys a growing number of supporters groups, some of which are officially recognized by the club, others which are not. Led by the example of the Sons of Ben, all are focused on creating an enjoyable tailgating and match-time atmosphere, but some have grown to become involved in charitable work, as well.
Sons of Ben
Founded in January of 2007, the Sons of Ben are the granddaddy of Union supporters groups and the only one officially recognized by the club. A registered nonprofit,with more than 5,000 members, they also manage the Philadelphia Independence supporters group Daughters of Betsy and the USNT supporters group Delaware Valley Infantry. They are very active in charity work. Follow them on Facebook.
Tammany Saints
Taking their name from that of the Lenni-Lenape chief, the Tammany Saints were founded in 2009 and sit in section 101 at PPL Park. Their mission: “Just enjoy the game.” You can read our interview with founder Armando Rios and follow them on Facebook.
IllegitimateS
The IllegitimateS formed after the opening game at PPL Park against the Seattle Sounders in June, 2010. They are in section 133 below the area reserved for away support. There they work tirelessly to “Defend the Corner.” You can read our interview with co-founders Jeffrey Mitchell and Kenny Hanson and follow them on Facebook.
The Bridge Crew
The Bridge Crew are located in sections 120 and 121 ar PPL Park. Founded in 2011, they support the Union with a positive message of good sportsmanship. You can read our interview with co-founder Benjamin Bedard and follow them on Facebook.
Corner Creeps
The Corner Creeps are located in section 134 in the River End and just want to have a good time supporting the team they love. They got their name in June 2010 at the opening of PPL Park. Someone else in their section threw beer onto the pitch. Security eyeballed them because of their tattooed appearance. At halftime a security guard was overheard referring to them as a bunch of tattooed creeps. The rest is history. You can read our interview with founder Damian Cusumano and follow them on Facebook.
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