SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS
$207K
TOTAL FUNDRAISED
132
NUMBER OF GOLFERS
23 SPONSORS
We would like to take a moment to honor and remember members of our community who are no longer with us. Their impact, kindness, and love for the game will never be forgotten. Today, we carry their spirit with us, and their memory continues to inspire the Doop Cup and all who take part in it.
inremembranceof Steve Yarnall
inremembranceof Austin Wylie
PRESENTING HOLE SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD AND DOOP CUP COMMITTEE
Hayes Hunt
Matt Wallach
Mark Evans Chris Kopelcheck
Hayes Hunt | Board Chairman
Jean Bley | Member
Brian Borradaile | Member
Dineen Driscoll | Member
Nicole Fancher | Member
Lorelei Gaus | Member
Jacob Guzman | Member
Gregg Holgate | Member
Julie D. Lanzillo, Ed.D. | Member
John Lawton | Member
Shaun Gallagher
Lorelei Gaus
Cindy Leibovitch | Member
Tim McDermott | Member
William Morgan | Member
Dr. Alexander Poor | Member
Cristopher Ruggiero | Member
Robert Smith | Member
Patrick Traynor | Member
Matt Wallach | Member
Jimmy White | Member
The Philadelphia Union Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation proudly supported by the Philadelphia Union, a professional soccer team based in Chester, Pennsylvania. The Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of building safe spaces to play soccer in Philadelphia, strengthening youth programming, using soccer as a magnet to unite diverse communities, and growing the beautiful game in Chester, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley.
The organization has since then launched various initiatives, programs, and events to foster social impact and community development. We work towards making soccer accessible to all kids in Chester and beyond. We offer a range of programs, including Chester Soccer, iAM, HeadFirst, and Safe Spaces. They are all designed to provide children with life skills, coaching, equipment, and mentoring to succeed on and off the field We strive to create a culture of respect, sportsmanship, and inclusiveness
The Philadelphia Union Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to using soccer as a tool for positive change in the community. Through its various programs and initiatives, the organization has impacted thousands of lives and created a brighter future for those it serves. We are proud of the organization's achievements and its ongoing commitment to driving social change in the Greater Philadelphia region.
PHILADELPHIA
UNION FOUNDATION’S PHILADELPHIA UNION FOUNDATION’S Initiatives Initiatives
HEADFIRST
Improving mental health and wellbeing in our communities by promoting understanding while providing support and resources to enhance and uplift our community
IAM INITIATIVE
Helping high school students maximize their potential by connecting them with some of the region’s largest companies as well as mentors, universities and internships.
SAFE SPACES CHESTER SOCCER
Creating safe spaces to play soccer, in partnership with local leaders, communities and businesses
Increasing access to the game through no-cost programming, empowering youth through team sports and teaching them teamwork, discipline and perseverance.
HEADFIRST
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At the Philadelphia Union Foundation, we are committed to changing the game on mental health HeadFirst is our groundbreaking program aimed at promoting mental health awareness and providing support within the soccer community for players, parents and coaches. We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and that creating a strong support network is the key to a healthy, happy life Please visit myheadfirst.org to find out more.
We are proud to work closely with a variety of partners to make a real difference. With their support, we are able to offer critical conversations that can make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Our mission is to provide the youth of Chester, PA, with a transformative soccer experience, under the direction of the Philadelphia Union Foundation. We aim to empower young athletes, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, while promoting access to the sport and fostering community engagement. Through soccer, we strive to create a positive impact in the lives of our players, their families, and the broader Chester community. Chester Soccer Initiative is made up of two major components:
1 Chester Union, a philanthropic soccer club for Chester boys and girls of all ages
2 Development, operation and funding of the High School Boys and Girls teams of the Chester School District.
iAM
The iAM Project aims to address the effects of socio-economic inequality upon social mobility and to break the poverty cycle for every young person who joins our Program. Driven by a desire to challenge the status quo, The iAM Project supports aspirational high school students from low-income backgrounds to maximize their personal, academic and professional potential
The iAM Project leverages a network of inspirational speakers, academic and professional mentors, innovative links to industry, universities, and internship providers to foster the knowledge, skills and interests that will afford our scholars opportunities. Our success comes from high levels of strategic partnerships and collaboration around a shared purpose.
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Our vision of creating safe spaces has evolved into a commitment to building vibrant, accessible soccer fields in Chester and beyond, aligning with our dedication to the community.
These fields will serve as valuable resources for our Chester Union players, offering them safe, well-maintained spaces to train, play, and grow. We are proud to partner with community organizations that share this vision, working together to support and uplift the community through the power of soccer.
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