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Philadelphia Union Unveils $100m Wsfs Bank Sportsplex in Chester ...
CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 18 – The $100 million sportsplex is expected to generate $90 million in economic activity and attract 500,000 visitors annually, supporting youth sports and community programs.
- On Thursday, the Philadelphia Union cut the ribbon to unveil the 170,000-square-foot WSFS Bank Sportsplex at Chester riverfront.
- On paper, the plan originated in 2019, Jay Sugarman said, after predating the 2010 club debut, with a $100 million joint investment.
- The club estimates 500,000 new visitors annually, $90 million in economic activity over a decade, and WSFS Bank pledged 365 hours yearly to local nonprofits.
- MLS Commissioner Don Garber hailed it as 'more than just the opening of a facility,' while Jay Sugarman called it 'one of the most unique sport campuses in the entire country,'
- Looking ahead, the Sportsplex will make Chester a hub for youth sports and community events, supporting MLS's broader $2 billion investment, MLS Commissioner Don Garber noted.
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Philadelphia Union opens $100 million sports complex in Chester - Soccer America
The Philadelphia Union opened the WSFS Bank Sportsplex its $100 million sports and recreation complex adjacent to Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The post Philadelphia Union opens $100 million sports complex in Chester appeared first on Soccer America.
Philadelphia Union opened the doors of one of the most imposing facilities on Major League Soccer’s football map. The Philadelphia Union celebrated Thursday the official opening of the WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a modern $100,000-square-foot sports complex, located next to Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The ribbon cutting ceremony represents a crucial step in the club’s long-term vision: consolidating a world class center for football developm…
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