**November 2024:** Meryn Primanti becomes the 250th girl from Penn Fusion to progress to play NCAA Division collegiate soccer. To date 680 PFSA players have progressed on to the play collegiate soccer.

**#2024:** For the 3rd consecutive year the Penn Fusion Girls Program is named as a Top 25 club in the nation by the ECNL.

**#2024:** The Penn Fusion Girls Program received a final national ranking of #5 for the 2023/24 season!

**2024:** Kate Kemmerley is named ‘ECNL U16 Player of the Year’.

**2024:** The ECNL 2008G (Scangarella) are crowned ECNL U16 Girls National Champions!

The team faced Crossfire Premier of WA, winning the game 3-2.

2024: Three PFSA Girls ECNL teams qualify for the ECNL National Championships / Elite 8 stage: ECNL 2009G (Badillo), ECNL 2008G (Scangarella), ECNL 2007G (Scangarella).

2024: Two PFSA Girls ECNL teams reach the ECNL National Semi Final game: ECNL 2008G (Scangarella) & ECNL 2007G (Scangarella)

**2024:** Five PFSA Girls ECNL teams qualify for the ECNL National Playoffs in Seattle Washington.

ECNL 2011G (Edwards), ECNL 2010G (Dawson), ECNL 2009G (Badillo), ECNL 2008G (Scangarella), ECNL 2008G (Scangarella)
Three team progress to the ‘SWEET 16’ round: ECNL 2009G (Badillo), ECNL 2008G (Scangarella), ECNL 2007G (Scangarella)

**2024:** Four PFSA Boys ECNL teams qualify for the ECNL National Playoffs in San Diego, California.

U13 ECNL 2011B (Alonso), U14 ECNL 2010B (Alonso), U15 ECNL 2009B (Gershman), U17 ECNL 2007B (Scott).

**2024:** Alum Keegan Rosenberry (Elite 1993B / Georgetown University) is selected as an MLS All-Star for the second time. Keegan has been a professional MLS player since 2016. Keegan is currently the captain of the Colorado Rapids.

**2023:** Alum Marissa Sheva from the PFSA Gaels 1996 team represented Ireland at the 2023 FIFA World Cup which was held in Australia.

**2023:** Penn Fusion is named a Top 25 ECNL Girls Club in the Nation

**2023: ECNL National Playoffs**

Boys:
The ECNL 2009 (Escalera) & ECNL 2007B (Gershman) qualified for ECNL National Playoffs.

Girls:
The ECNL 2010 (Dawson), ECNL 2008 (Radu), ECNL 2007 (Scangarella), & ECNL 2005 (Scangarella) qualified for ECNL National Playoffs.
The ECNL 2010 (Dawson) progressed to the SWEET 16.
The ECNL 2008 (Radu) progressed to the ELITE 8.

**2023:** Alum Kyle Tucker (Elite 1998 & ECNL 1999) signs a professional MLS Next contract with the Philadelphia Union II

**2022:** Lee Martin (Ph.D) is announced as the new Club President, taking over from Dan Kennedy’s thirty plus years of service to the club.out

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**2022:** Penn Fusion is named a Top 25 ECNL Girls Club in the Nation

Schlentz Hardford.jpeg — **2021**: Richie Shlentz signs his first professional contract with Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship.

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**2021**: Aiden McFadden is drafted by Atlanta United (MLS) in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, and signs his first professional contract with Atlanta United II in the USL Championship.

**2021:** AJ Marcucci is drafted by New York Red Bulls (MLS) in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, and signs his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II in the USL Championship.

**2020:**
Phoebe McClernon signs professional contract with the Orlando Pride (NWSL).
Jaylyn Thompson signs professional contract with the Zaragoza Club de Futbol, Spain.
Meghan McCool signs professional contract with the Washington Spirit NWSL.
Marissa Sheva signs professional contract with the Utah Royals NWSL.
Emily Sands signs professional contract with Boavista FC in Portugal.
Deirdre Bradley signs professional contact with Durham WFC in England.
WCUSC Recreation League is rebranded to the ‘Penn Fusion Recreation League’.
**2020:** Since the fall of 2010 PFSA have placed 482 players on to collegiate soccer rosters (251 at the NCAA D1 level).
**2020**: Zach Zandi signs his second professional contract and joins Switchbacks FC in the USL Championship.

**2019:** Tino Mueller is announced as Technical Director, Jamie Scott is hired as Boys Academy Director.
**2019:** The club launches a new Summer Showcase Tournament.
**2019:**
Zach Zandi signs professional contract with the Philadelphia Union II (USL).
Todd Morton signs professional contract with the Philadelphia Union II (USL).
Matt Freese signs professional contract with the Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Shae Yanez signs professional contract with the Washington Spirit (NWSL).
Maddy Brill-Edwards signs professional contract with Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Scotland.
Kira Laurento signs professional contract with PK-35 Vantaa, Finland.
Charlotte Williams signs professional contract with FC Fuery, France.

**2018:** ECNL 2002B (Rhodes) were ECNL/US Club National Finalists, loosing out in the National Final to GPS Mass. The team were also Eastern Region ECNL Champions.

**2017:**
Anthony Fontana signs professional contract with the Philadelphia Union, MLS.
Isaiah Young (PFSA Alumnus) signs a professional contract with Werder Bremen, Bundesliga.
Kyle Morton (PFSA Alumnus) signs professional contract with the Rochester Rhinos (USL) - now playing with the Houston Dynamo (MLS).

Tino Mueller, Mark Thomas, Jamie Scott, Jonathan Rhodes, Susan Krause — **2017**: The club roles out a new management structure: Mark Thomas (Executive Director), Tino Mueller (Director of Soccer Operations / Girls Technical Director), & Jonathan Rhodes (Boys Technical Director). In 2017 the club leadership started two College Showcase tournaments; the PFSA Boys Winter Showcase, and the PFSA Girls Winter Showcase.
**2017:** PFSA Girls Program joins the US Soccer Development Academy as a founding member. The PFSA Boys Program joins the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) as a founding member.

**2016-17 :** Elite 1998B (Scott/Thomas) are crowned US Youth Soccer U19 Regional Champions for the 3rd Time (U14, U16, U19).

**2016-17 :** Elite 1998B (Scott/Thomas) are crowned US Youth Soccer U19 Boys National League Champions for the second time.

**2016:** Keegan Rosenberry signs professional contract with the Philadelphia Union, MLS (now with Colorado Rapids, MLS). Keegan played for several years on the PFSA 1993 Elite team who were three time Regional Champions and National Finalists. Keegan was named an MLS Allstar in 2016.

**2014-15:** Elite 1998B (Thomas) qualify for the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Oklahoma, progressing to the National Semi Final game.
**2014-15:** Elite 1998B (Thomas) are crowned US Youth Soccer U16 Boys National League Champions.

West Chester Predators - National Champions — **2015:** Our Men’s Elite ‘West Chester Predators’ team were crowned ‘USASA Werner Fricker Open Cup National Champions’. During the National Championship run the team was coached by Blaise Santangelo.

**2013:** The Elite 1998B (Thomas) qualified for the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Kansas. In a final four group format, the team missed out on the National Championship game by goal difference.
**2013:** The Elite 1998B (Thomas) team are crowned U14 Boys US Youth Soccer Regional Champions.

2013: During 2013 the Spirit United Soccer Club decided to dissolve the partnership, the WCUSC leadership team took on sole management of the PFSA program. In recent years eighteen players from with the PFSA program have been selected to USA Youth International Teams.

2015: ‘The PFSA Golf Classic’ golf outing is launched and becomes a major contributor to the PFSA Financial Aid Program.

**2011:** Penn Fusion Celtic 1993B (McCafferty/Martin) (U17) are US Youth Soccer National Finalists. The team were also crowned USYS Region 1 Champions, and EPYSA State Cup Champions during the 2010/2011 season.

Sean McCafferty, Dave Hatt, Dan Kennedy, Lee Martin — In **2009** WCUSC & Spirit United Soccer Club created a joint Venture called Penn Fusion Soccer Academy (PFSA). The joint venture was developed to improve the clubs ability to compete consistently at the Regional and National Level; and to also improve the player pathway for our talented college bound players. Longtime Board Member and elite coach Lee Martin was instrumental in the creation of PFSA.

**2009:** PFSA Girls Program joins the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) as a founding member and quickly became the premier destination for elite girls soccer within Pennsylvania.

Becky Edwards and the USWNT U20 Women’s Team — **2008:** Alumnus Becky Edwards wins the ‘FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup’ in Chile representing the USA. Becky had professional career that lasted over a decade and played for the U23 USWNT.

PFSA-WCUSC Turf Field (Kildares Field) — **In the 2000's,** Damon Nolan was instrumental in his role as Executive Director creating a more professional player development environment - managing the organization for several years. During that time Damon and the Board of Directors led a major capital campaign to install an all-weather synthetic turf soccer field at the WCASA complex. The turf field enables year-round play for players of all ages. During the winter of 2007 both Mark Thomas and Tino Mueller were hired as Directors of Coaching & Programs. Under their leadership the club has developed into a true 'full service' soccer club with a variety of supplemtary programs and events. With a focus on coaching and programming excellence; the club has gained a reputation for professionalism and quality.
**In the late 1990s,** the West Chester Sports Complex at the Chester County Government Services building was conceived by Mr Al Kelly. Under Mr Kelly’s leadership, the West Chester Area Sports Association was formed. WCUSC joined with the Sports Association to fund a lighted field at the complex.

Delacy Soccer Complex — **The 1990’s ,**As soccer grew in West Chester, so did the space needed to meet the demand. The West Chester Area School District has been an outstanding partner for many years. However, it soon became clear that the club needed additional fields. Through the leadership and tireless efforts of Mike Hazley and Derald Hay significant progress was made. The club signed a long-term lease with Mr Delacy, owner of a multiple-acre parcel of land near the Brandywine Creek. Five beautiful game and practice fields, along with parking, were built.
A second, even larger soccer complex was developed in Thornbury Township. Under a long-term lease with the township, the soccer park along Rte 926 became a reality. The soccer complex contains five full size fields, three smaller fields for the younger age groups, ample parking lots, and a functional club house. The club owes a debt of gratitude to Mike Hazley and Derald Hay for their contributions to WCUSC, and to the township leadership of Chuck Wilson and Mahlon Rossiter.

During the early **1990’s** WCUSC teams started placing multiple players into college soccer programs. *The WCUSC Knights* were one of these teams placing 10 Division 1 college players and three professional players, including the club’s first MLS and US Men’s National Team player, Jeff Larentowicz.
*WCUSC Predators ‘87* Girls team coached by Lee Martin were one of our most successful girls teams winning five state cups 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, & 2007; the majority of the roster went on to play collegiate soccer with several players progressing to the professional ranks (including Jill Hutchinson, Becky Edwards, Mallori Malachi, & Maura Ryan)

Summer Classic.jpg — In August **1989,** the club launched the first West Chester Annual Classic Soccer tournament. With a modest start of five U-12 boys teams and four U-14 girls teams, the two-day tournament was held at East High School. The annual event has grown considerably since its inception and typically hosts around 200 teams.
The first WCUSC team to travel overseas was the 1976 birth year squad coached by Bill Moore and Goeff Bowen. Traveling to Hirschau Germany in **1989**, and again in **1992.** The team played matches with Hirschau and other area clubs. The Hirschau club came to West Chester in **1990** to play in the club’s annual Summer Classic tournament (the same year Germany won World Cup). Bill Moore coached teams for West Chester United for a staggering 31 consecutive years!

Dan Kennedy (Club President) — In **1990**, Dan Kennedy was elected club president. He has served continuously in that role to the present day. His leadership has created an environment which fosters growth, new ideas, partnerships, and fiscal responsibility. As the longest serving club president, he has provided a steady hand in guiding the club as it strives to Inspire Excellence through Soccer.

In Fall 1978, the first travel team was created with boys born in 1969. Gary Hyatt was the team’s coach; in Spring 1979, a second team was created. The teams played under the West Chester Soccer banner (club colors were green and white).

1982: Multiple travel teams were formed for boys and girls. The girls teams played in the Tri-County Soccer League, while the boys played in the Delco Soccer League. The club grew steadily, the youth programs expanded into the middle school and high school ages. The club patch was a bit primitive by today’s standard, oblong in shape and featuring a canon.

As WCUSC continued to grow, a small but dedicated set of volunteer leaders kept the early club heading forward. Most notable were Jack Shapiro, Betty Moore, Mike Barkasy, and Tony Pizzi. The articles of incorporation were completed in 1981.

To avoid competing for the same players, and to strengthen the quality of all teams, WCS and the West Chester Suburban Soccer Club merged to form the West Chester United Soccer Club in 1985 (although the articles of incorporation weren’t completed until 1988). Jack Shapiro was elected president and Rick Silva was elected vice president. The newly formed club selected black and silver as their colors, and developed a new patch/emblem featuring a two-headed eagle (signifying the merger of WCSC and Suburban). Fred Valentino succeeded Jack Shapiro as president in 1988.

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