The Philadelphia Union unveiled plans Tuesday to build a $55 million sports and recreation complex in Chester through a partnership with WSFS Bank.
The 170,000-square foot WSFS Bank Sportsplex is part of the ongoing effort to develop and revitalize the Delaware River Waterfront in Chester. It will span 32 acres between Subaru Park, the Union’s soccer stadium, and the Union Power Plant office building.
“We believe this will make us a premier location for soccer on the East Coast, and elevate Chester and make its waterfront an iconic location for the region,” said Jay Sugarman, principal owner of the Union.
The project will bring the Major League Soccer club’s Philadelphia Union Academy and YSC Academy to one campus. The academies were developed by the organization for the development of young soccer players and to provide a pathway for them to become professional players.
“The heart of this project is our commitment to community and our desire to be an agent for positive change” said Tim McDermott, president of the Union. “The announcement of WSFS Bank Sportsplex is the beginning of an important next chapter for the Philadelphia Union and the growth and development of the Chester Waterfront.”
WSFS Bank entered into a multiyear sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Union in August. That partnership includes the Wilmington-based financial institution receiving naming rights for planned sports complex.
*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journals
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