Philadelphia Union hosts fundraiser to help area soccer programs

HughE Dillon is a Philadelphia-based photographer and creator of the PhillyChitChat blog. Follow him on Twitter @HughE_Dillon and on Instagram @PhillyChitChat.


The Philadelphia Union Foundation raised more than $250,000 during a fundraising gala, held on Wednesday. The event celebrated the impact of those that have gone above and beyond, both on and off the field, to make a substantial difference in Philadelphia, and the money raised will benefit soccer programs in Chester schools.

The honorees included two-time FIFA World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd, as well as Mayor Jim Kenney, and Fred Penny, President of Bimbo Bakeries USA. All three individuals have shown how soccer can be a driving force for good. Guests were joined by Philadelphia Union players like Alejandro Bedoya, Jack McGlynn, and Quinn Sullivan, as well as other notable community members.

Sébastien Le Toux, Brittany Wellner, Tori Leno and Dave Leno

Richard Leibovitch, Jay Sugarman, Carli Lloyd and Paul Howard
Kyle and Alyse Carberry
Rick Hall and Jennifer Lewis Hall

ALL IMAGES BY HUGHE DILLON

Metro Philadelphia

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