Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer club based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, United States. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the highest level of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. Philadelphia was awarded an MLS expansion franchise on February 28, 2008, and the team began competing in the league during the 2010 season. Its name reflects Philadelphia's historical significance in the formation of the United States and the Union of the Thirteen Colonies. The club's traditional colours are navy blue, gold and light blue, with its crest incorporating historical references to the American Revolution and the city's identity. \n\nThe Union plays its home matches at Subaru Park, a purpose-built soccer stadium situated on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania. The stadium forms part of a wider sports and entertainment campus that includes training facilities, professional-grade practice pitches and other commercial and community spaces. The club's headquarters are also located in Chester. Its ownership and business operations are associated with Union Sports and Entertainment, with an ownership group led by principal owner Jay Sugarman. \n\nPhiladelphia Union has established a competitive record in American soccer. The club won its first Supporters' Shield in 2020 after finishing the MLS regular season with the league's best record. In 2022, Philadelphia reached the MLS Cup Final for the first time. It has also reached multiple U.S. Open Cup finals and regularly participated in the MLS Cup Playoffs. These achievements helped establish the Union as a prominent club in the Eastern Conference. \n\nPlayer development is a major part of the organisation's identity. The Union operates Philadelphia Union II, the Philadelphia Union Academy, Union Youth Programs and the Philadelphia Union Foundation. Its academy provides a pathway for young players to progress into professional football, with several academy graduates signing professional contracts for the first team and other clubs. The organisation has also invested in coaching, scouting, sports science and player-development infrastructure. \n\nBeyond professional competition, Philadelphia Union supports community engagement through its foundation and youth initiatives. Its programmes use soccer to encourage participation, education and positive community outcomes. Through its first team, reserve side, academy, youth programmes and community projects, Philadelphia Union combines professional sporting ambitions with long-term investment in soccer development across the Philadelphia region.