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Villanova Product Signs Pro Soccer Contract with Philadelphia Union Affiliate
West Chester native Zach Zandi is now a professional soccer player after he recently signed a contract with the Bethlehem Steel, the Philadelphia Union’s affiliate in the United Soccer League, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Henderson High School graduate recently finished his college career at Villanova, where he led the Wildcats in…
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FROM CHESCO: WCU’s Marching Band Earns ‘Heisman Trophy of the Collegiate Band World’
West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Sudler Trophy is known as the “Heisman Trophy of the collegiate band world.” It is awarded every other year to a college or university marching band that has: demonstrated the highest…
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Washington Post: Billboards Beaming Pro-Eagles Messages Return to Philadelphia Area
Billboards featuring Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles are appearing in the city again to celebrate the team’s playoff run, writes Jacob Bogage for The Washington Post. The billboards first appeared a year ago, when Foles led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl championship after starting quarterback Carson Wentz got injured. Now, Dave Peacock, the…
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Founder of Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum Named Delco’s Sports Figure of the Year
Jim Vankoski, the founder of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum, has been named Delaware County’s Sports Figure of the Year, writes Jack McCaffery for the Daily Times. The honor has been awarded by the Daily Times for more than two decades to the individual or group that brings the best positive attention to…
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Villanova Product, NBA Rookie Adjusts Well to Pro Game and Reminisces About … Wawa
At 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Malvern native Mikal Bridges, a rookie with the Phoenix Suns, has both the height and athleticism that NBA teams covet, writes Bill DiFilippo for Uproxx. While playing at Villanova – where he redshirted as a freshman, then helped the Wildcats win two national championships – Bridges improved his game…
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Baseball Lifer Mike Scioscia Still Devoted to Delco, Philadelphia
Despite living in California for nearly four decades, Springfield native and baseball lifer Mike Scioscia is still devoted to Delaware County and Philadelphia, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The former Dodgers catcher and Angels manager has held onto the accent, the attitude, and passion for his old hometown. He still watches Philadelphia Eagles…
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Temple’s New Football Coach Has Delaware County Roots
Temple’s football team will look to continue its recent streak of success under new head coach Manny Diaz, who has roots in Delaware County, writes Mike Jensen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Diaz, whose mother grew up in Delaware County before moving to Florida, has sterling credentials. Prior to joining the Owls, he was defensive coordinator…
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#5 Springfield Native Earns Promotion as Assistant Coach of NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers
Springfield native Dan Geriot, whose legendary high school basketball career still resonates in Delaware County, has been promoted from his role as a player development coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers to a seat behind the bench as an assistant coach, writes Joe Vardon for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Geriot, 29, is now believed to be…
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Zach and Julie Ertz Among Philadelphia Celebrities Partnering with Union for Jersey Customization
In honor of its 10th season in 2019, the Philadelphia Union has announced a collaboration with fans and local influencers on a never-seen-before, customizable back tag initiative for the Union’s new 2019 secondary jersey. On the Union’s new kit, which will be released early next year, the back tags, a heat transferred design located on…
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PSU Student Meets Pro Golfer at Aronimink After He Secured Her Scholarship with Hole-in-One
This summer at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Penn State student Brooklyn Gabriel met pro golfer Jason Day, who secured her four-year scholarship with an ace at the 2017 BMW Championship in suburban Chicago, writes Justin McDaniel for Penn State News. During the tournament at Conway Farms Golf Club last year, Day made the…
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Merion Receives Platinum Status, Officially Placing It Among World’s Most Exclusive Golf Clubs
With its new platinum status, Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township ranks among the most exclusive golf and country clubs worldwide, writes Jim Dobson for Forbes. The 2018-2019 Platinum Clubs of the World represent the highest standard of excellence among private golf and country clubs around the globe. Platinum status, the ultimate achievement in the…
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Penn State Brandywine Promotes Alumna, Former Three-Sport Star to Athletic Director
Penn State Brandywine has found its new athletic director in alumna Bobbi Caprice, a four-year student-athlete during her time on campus, writes Bill Tyson for Penn State News. Caprice earned a master’s degree in school counseling from West Chester University three years ago and was then promoted to assistant athletic director at Brandywine. She served…
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Philadelphia Union’s Quest for First-Ever Championship Begins Tonight at Yankee Stadium
Tonight, the Philadelphia Union will return to Yankee Stadium – the site of its regular-season finale, a 3-1 loss to New York City FC on Sunday – as it begins its quest for the franchise’s first MLS Cup. The Union compiled a 15-14-5 record this season, good enough for 50 points, and has qualified for…
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NBA Star from Chester Gives Back to Community, ‘Shows Kids a Way Off the Streets’
For the last five years, Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been returning to his native Chester to give back to the community with a free basketball camp for local youth, writes Matt Mullin for PhillyVoice. This year, the camp at Chester High School hosted 160 participants from grades 4-12. Campers received backpacks full of…
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Philadelphia Union to Finance Soccer Program at Chester High School
The Philadelphia Union is currently in talks with the Chester Upland School District to finance the creation of a soccer program at Chester High School, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. “We’re going to be creating a program where we are putting forth financial resources, basically fund the creation of a high school program for…
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Unity Cup Final in Chester Attracts Fans Representing 52 Different Immigrant Communities in Philadelphia
Fans representing nations from all over the world gathered at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester last weekend to see which soccer team would take home the Philadelphia Unity Cup, writes Trish Hartman for 6ABC. “I just think it’s a great event,” said Jason Walker. “Philly’s a big town for sports.” This was the third year that…
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Villanova Combines Hoops with History to Complete $65 Million Renovation of the Pavilion
Villanova University has finished its $65 million renovation of the Finneran Pavilion, combining hoops with the program’s storied history, writes Jon Marks for Forbes. The original plans for the project hit a bump when the Wildcats won two of the last three NCAA titles. This meant that the designers of the privately funded project had…
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Philadelphia Union Partners with Local Retailer to Get Customized Footwear
The Philadelphia Union has partnered with KicksUSA, a Philadelphia-based footwear and apparel retailer with stores in Upper Darby and Eddystone, to get customized soccer cleats, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. KicksUSA will be the first “official footwear customization service” provider for a Major League Soccer franchise. According to Doug Vosik, the Union’s…
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