Published: 07/01/2025 - 8:00 AM
Media, PA — Tuesday, 07/01/25 — The Rocky Run YMCA is excited to team up with the Philadelphia Union, one of Major League Soccer’s premier teams, to bring recreational play to Media.
Union Rec is a recreational program that provides girls and boys with a fun, affordable, neighborhood soccer experience backed by professional design. Over the course of an eight-week season, players will learn the basics of the game, get open-air exercise, and have a ton of fun — all while playing alongside their friends, right in their own community.
Philadelphia Union Rec consists of 45-minute sessions once a week for eight weeks. The Rocky Run YMCA will offer two weekly sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting Wednesday, September 10, and Saturday, September 13, respectively.
Registration is now open through the Rocky Run YMCA for $120 for the full eight-week program. Membership is not required, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
“Philadelphia Union Youth is proud to partner with Rocky Run YMCA in bringing Union Rec Soccer to its members. We're honored to be aligned with an organization that shares our commitment to community-driven programming and positive youth development. Together, our goal is to create an environment of inclusive teamwork and connection through the sport of soccer,” says Patrick Kelleher, Manager, Youth Programming, Philadelphia Union.
“We are very excited to partner with the Philadelphia Union to bring soccer instruction to more kids,” says Shaun Elliott, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. “Soccer is the great unifier. It has a low cost of entry, which makes it playable anywhere kids have space. It’s an excellent way to develop cardiovascular health, coordination, and, most importantly, teamwork. And its global presence brings cultures together like few things can. It is a sport that sits at the very core of our mission to connect people to healthier lives. So we can’t wait to see what our two organizations can accomplish together.”