Philadelphia Union

Platinum Affiliate

The only Platinum Club Affiliate in NJ

As the only Platinum Club Affiliate in New Jersey, Hamilton Soccer Club has forged an unprecedented partnership with the Philadelphia Union. This prestigious status grants our club the highest level of access and exclusive benefits, ensuring an elite development environment for every player and coach. Our unique affiliation elevates every aspect of the club, from professional education to an unparalleled player development pathway.

Professional Training

    • Professional Team Trainers: Hamilton Soccer Club offers 20 training sessions per year with Professional Philadelphia Union trainers.
    • Tailored Development Plans: Each team has access to a trainer with a dedicated development plan tailored to the teams skills level to help with player and team development.
    • Direct Access: As a Platinum affiliate, we have a direct line to the Union’s Director of Coaching for a monthly call and dedicated access to their technical staff for strategic session planning.
    • Dedicated Goalie Training: Hamilton Soccer Club offers dedicated Goalie Training for our aspiring net minders.  This specialized position deserves specialized training from the best trainers from the Union Training Staff. 

Coaching Education

  • Exclusive Platinum-Level Workshops: Our coaches receive access to specialized workshops and bi-annual technical visits directly from the Union’s professional staff, a benefit reserved for Platinum affiliates.
  • Aligned Methodology: We work directly with the Union to align our coaching methodology with their professional philosophy, ensuring our players receive top-tier instruction from an early age.
  • Direct Access: As a Platinum affiliate, we have a direct line to the Union’s Director of Coaching for a monthly call and dedicated access to their technical staff for strategic session planning.

Exclusive Access

  • Elite Brand & Program Discounts: As the only Platinum affiliate, we are granted the highest-level permitted use of the official Philadelphia Union brand. Our members also receive an exclusive, top-tier affiliate discount on all Union programs.

  • Unprecedented Training & Game Day Experiences: This exclusive status provides our members with priority access to unique opportunities, including Union club summer camps, weekly training sessions, and exceptional game day experiences.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Look: Our players and coaches gain unprecedented access to watch select training sessions of the Union’s Academy, Union II, and the First Team, along with private guest speakers at club events.

Player Development Pathway

  • Priority Talent ID Pipeline: Our players are placed at the forefront of the talent identification pipeline, providing them with the clearest and most direct path to the Philadelphia Union Academy.

  • Advanced Training: We offer multi-level club development programs and specialized positional training, designed in collaboration with the Union to nurture elite talent.

  • Ultimate Opportunities: Our Platinum status provides unparalleled invitations to elite programs, premier Union select team opportunities, and the chance to compete in exclusive European events.